How-To Geek on MSN

File Explorer is sluggish, buggy, and missing features—here's what to use instead

Outclassed by the competition.
Windows Latest

Windows 11 File Explorer is finally getting faster in 2026, but it’s been slower than Windows 10 for years

Windows 11 File Explorer is finally getting performance fixes in 2026. Microsoft promises faster search, navigation, and file ...
ZDNet

You can search for files in Windows using Copilot now - here's how

You can now search for files through the Copilot app. The new search requires a Copilot+ PC and Windows 11 insider access. The feature works by scanning the files in your Recents folder. Follow ZDNET: ...
Hosted on MSN

Windows 11’s Copilot app gets a facelift — plus tools you’ll actually use. Here's why I like it.

The Copilot app for Windows 11 is a new “home experience,” according to an August 20 th blog post from Microsoft. Indeed, I have the update on one of my PCs, but it’s a slow rollout as my others, ...
PC World

I optimized Windows Search to find any PC file in a flash. Here’s how

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...