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The Windows File Explorer is likely one of the most used tools on your PC.
It’s the home for finding files and anything else that might be saved.
If you find yourself opening the File Explorer often, you may want to try a new shortcut.
These shortcuts for Windows 10also apply to Windows 11.
Microsoft fixed that problem in Windows 11, thankfully.
Microsoft added File Explorer tabs to Windows 11along with the November 2022 security update.
Tabs in the File Explorer work essentially the same as they do in a web web client.
you could also press Ctrl+T to open a new tab.
To do so, open File Explorer and right-click any blank space in the left sidebar.
Activate “Show All Folders” from the menu, and you’ll see Recycle Bin and Control Panel.
It’s not enabled by default, but you should turn it on.
Enabling the Preview Pane is different inWindows 10and Windows 11.
In Windows 11, open File Explorer and select “View” in the top toolbar.
Then click Show > Preview Pane from the menu.
Now, when you select a file, you’ll see a preview in the right sidebar.
Thankfully, it’s easy to do in Windows 10 and 11.
You’ll need torun File Explorer as an adminfor that.
Unlike most apps, you’re able to’t simply right-click and select “Run as Administrator.”
Instead, you have to find the Explorer EXE and right-click that to “Run as Administrator.”
It’s filled with a few common folders by default, but you shouldcustomize it for yourself.
Now you don’t have to go searching for the folder every time.
you might change it to open to “This PC” instead.
Click “Apply.”
For Windows 10, go for the “View” tab in File Explorer and select “Options.”
Under “Open File Explorer To,” select “This PC” and click “Apply.”
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