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10 ways to view files like a Pro, in File Explorer

Codrut Neagu
24.05.2019

In Windows 10, File Explorer has a ribbon interface with lots of tabs and options. The View tab is one of the most useful, as it gives you many different ways in which to browse and look at your files. You can make File Explorer show you different panes with different types of information, change the layout of your files and folders, sort them,

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5 things you can do from File Explorer's File menu

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
14.05.2019

Most Windows 10 users browse the files and folders on their PCs and devices, using the File Explorer app created by Microsoft for this purpose. The app is built into the operating system and itțs found at one click away, on the taskbar. However, many users do not know all its features and capabilities, so they never use it as productively as they could.

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How to reset the views in File Explorer or Windows Explorer

Daniel Parchisanu
28.02.2019

Some Windows users personalize the views in File Explorer or Windows Explorer to make the app more useful for the way they navigate files. We can get carried away and make so many changes that we want to get rid of them and return the File Explorer to its original state. Windows offers a fast and efficient way of reversing all changes by resetting

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2 ways to create a password-protected ZIP file in Windows

Codrut Neagu
26.02.2019

If you are used to working with files and documents, you are also probably used to working with ZIP files. You meet them everywhere: on the websites where you download files, to the documents your colleagues send through email. ZIP files are common because they reduce the size of files or folders and thus make it easier to send them over the internet or

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How to configure the default viewing templates in File Explorer

Daniel Parchisanu
22.02.2019

One of the changes often performed in Windows is to customize the way File Explorer displays files. We show you how to make these changes once, and make sure they re-apply automatically for all the other folders that contain the same type of files. This magic is done using the default viewing templates, and using them is easier than you might think. Let's go

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Clear recent files in Windows 10, and stop showing frequent folders

Daniel Parchisanu
19.02.2019

Windows 10 shows you the frequently accessed folders and recent files in the Quick access view when you open File Explorer. While this feature can be useful if you need quick access to your frequent resources, it might also be an annoyance if you are using a shared computer, and you do not want other people to see what you are doing on the

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What is a folder? Why do I need folders?

Daniel Parchisanu
07.02.2019

The folder term that is present in all modern operating systems was used for the first time more than 60 years ago in a computing device. Initially, folders were called directories. But, once graphical user interfaces became the norm, the term was replaced with folders. In the modern versions of Windows, folders are easy to use, and, at the same time, allow sophisticated operations

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15 ways to improve File Explorer or Windows Explorer in Windows (all versions)

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
15.01.2019

When you want to browse your files and work with them in Windows, most people fire up File Explorer (in Windows 10 and Windows 8) or Windows Explorer (in Windows 7). While these apps are good-enough file managers, for most people, they can be improved and tweaked to work even better. To improve your user experience, we have compiled a list of fifteen tips

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What are libraries in Windows, and how to use them for organizing your files

Codrut Neagu
06.03.2018

Libraries are one of the most misunderstood and, at the same time, the most useful features in Windows. They can help users organize their files and folders efficiently. By using libraries, you can build a system so that you can always find what you want in seconds. Not only that, but you can also sort, tag or edit files and folders with just a

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What are disk quotas and how to use them to limit the space of each user

Codrut Neagu
21.02.2018

If you are not the only person using your computer, you might want to limit the amount of storage space that every user can use. If you do that, you ensure that the storage space on a specific drive or partition is never filled up by only one user account. Everybody has their personal space to fill, and nobody can trespass his or her

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7 ways to share files and folders from File Explorer (in Windows 10 & Windows 8.1)

Codrut Neagu
27.09.2017

File Explorer is one of the most powerful tools in Windows, and one reason for that is the fact that it offers many different options to share files and folders with others. It has tools for sharing items with your local network but also with other people, using email, various apps or other means of communication. Here are seven ways in which you can

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How to share files from File Explorer to apps like Mail, Skype, Dropbox, or OneDrive, in two steps

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
14.09.2017

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is coming on October 17th, 2017, for free, to all Windows 10 users. One improvement is the Share feature that has been added to File Explorer. Microsoft did not brag about it, but it might just be one of the most useful things that they have added to File Explorer. With it, you can quickly share files, straight from

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How to burn discs in Windows, using File Explorer or Windows Explorer

Codrut Neagu
15.05.2017

What desktop app do you use to burn your data to DVDs, CDs or Blu-Ray discs? If you are thinking Nero, Roxio, Power2Go or any other third party application for Windows, you might be interested to know that you also have a free option built right into your operating system. Both File Explorer and Windows Explorer have the ability to burn data to CD,

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How to make Windows 10’s File Explorer start in any folder you want

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
11.10.2016

Windows 10 offers an easy way of changing the start location for File Explorer. However, it only gives you two starting locations to choose from: Quick access and This PC. But what if you want File Explorer to start in another location? What if you'd like your File Explorer to start in your OneDrive folder , your Dropbox folder, one of your Libraries or

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What is a file's metadata and how to edit it in Windows?

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
21.09.2016

Very few people are aware that for each file stored on your computer there is a set of metadata associated with it, that gives information about its source, author and other important details, depending on its type. In this article I am going to discuss metadata, what it is and how it can be used. Then, I will cover how to add, remove and

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What's Different About File Explorer In Windows 10 Vs. Windows 8.1

Codrut Neagu
01.09.2015

In many ways, Windows 10 is similar to both Windows 8.1 and with Windows 7. However, it's also very different from both these operating systems. And amongst all the similarities and differences, here's one very interesting question some of our readers asked: "What are the differences between Windows 10's File Explorer and Windows 8.1's File Explorer? What's changed?". We believe this question deserves an

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Top 6 Improvements In Windows 10's File Explorer

Codrut Neagu
24.08.2015

Windows 10 brought many changes and improvements when compared to Microsoft's previous operating systems. One of the best changes is the improved File Explorer that comes with a slightly different design and some new features and options. While it didn't undergo any radical transformations, at least not when compared with Windows 8.1, its small changes and improvements are noticeable and working with it just

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How to Manage & Use Your Favorites in Windows Explorer or File Explorer

Maria Madalina Blaga
29.09.2014

The Favorites in Windows Explorer or File Explorer are an under-appreciated feature, even though they can help boost your productivity. That's why we would like to show how the Favorites work, how they can help you and how to manage them. Let's get started: What are the Favorites in Windows Explorer or File Explorer? Favorites are a series of shortcuts that are shown

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How to Set Up and Use Work Folders in Windows 8.1

Julian Atanasoae
28.10.2013

One of the many new enterprise-friendly features in Windows 8.1 is named Work Folders. Folders? Work? Sounds boring, doesn't it? :) But, to some people this feature will be very useful. Especially to people that have many devices and need to work also on their personal PCs and devices. Here's how to set up Work Folders on the client side and how to use

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How to Add or Remove Buttons on the Windows Explorer Toolbar

Ciprian Adrian Rusen
31.07.2013

If you are using Windows 7, you have a small selection of buttons available on the Windows Explorer toolbar and this may not help you be very productive. You may want more buttons on it. Luckily, the team from WinAero have created a free tool that you can use to enhance the toolbar and add new buttons to it. With it, you can transform