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March 9, 2025

8 Windows 11 features that should never have been added

Windows 11 features a centered Start menu, which can be reverted to the left through Settings. The taskbar search box can be disabled in Settings if not needed. The Widgets board can be toggled off to prevent it from opening unintentionally. The taskbar's position is restricted to center or left, and third-party applications like Start11 can provide more flexibility. Users can manage overwhelming desktop notifications in Settings and minimize the presence of Microsoft’s Copilot. The right-click context menu requires an extra click for more options, and users can explore Registry edits to restore the traditional menu. Changing default applications for file types is cumbersome, requiring individual adjustments for each type. Many features in Windows 11 may feel unnecessary and can be modified or disabled through system settings.

Winsage

February 27, 2025

This Windows app is like File Explorer on steroids

File Explorer has been criticized for its sluggish performance and cumbersome interface, leading some users to explore alternatives. File Pilot has emerged as a new file management application that offers remarkable speed, opening folders almost instantaneously and providing a seamless browsing experience. It features a slider-based system for smooth transitions between viewing modes and includes productivity enhancements such as tabbed browsing, split-screen view, and an inspector mode for previewing folder contents. The app also boasts a fast search capability and extensive customization options, allowing users to remap shortcuts, adjust fonts, and toggle animations. However, File Pilot currently lacks support for network browsing and cannot be set as the default file manager without registry modifications, although developers are working on improvements.

Winsage

February 23, 2025

I used Explorer Tab Utility to make Windows Explorer tabs work like a web browser

Windows Explorer is a key application for file navigation on Windows PCs, but managing multiple instances can be cumbersome. The Explorer Tab Utility enhances this experience by allowing users to open multiple Windows Explorer instances as tabs within a single window, similar to web browsers. This utility requires Windows 11 (22H2 Build 22621 or later) and integrates seamlessly with Windows Explorer upon installation. Users can rearrange tabs, open multiple folders as individual tabs, and utilize customizable hotkeys for efficiency. Although some antivirus programs may flag it as malware, it is an open-source application. After using the utility, many users find it challenging to return to standard Windows Explorer due to its improved functionality and streamlined interface.

Winsage

November 26, 2024

Windows 11 File Explorer gets smarter tabs and new option to disable OneDrive backup

Windows 11's File Explorer is being enhanced in Build 22635.4515, currently in testing for Beta Channel users. Key features include the ability to open folders in new tabs within the existing window, reducing desktop clutter, and managing OneDrive backup reminders directly in File Explorer. Users can now snooze backup reminders for one month or turn them off completely with a right-click on the "Start backup" button. These updates are being tested in the Windows Insider Program, with an official announcement expected soon, and will roll out with Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 23H2.

Winsage

November 24, 2024

Microsoft is finally fixing a very annoying quirk of Windows 11 File Explorer tabs

The Windows 11 Moment 1 update introduces a tabbed File Explorer, allowing users to choose between opening folder links in a new tab or a new window. This feature is part of build 22635.4515, which also changes the default behavior for opening desktop and external folder links to new tabs. Users can enable the tabbed browsing option manually using the ViVeTool application. Additionally, the update includes the ability to disable the OneDrive backup notification in the address bar.