The right way to zip large files on Windows 11 PCs (and why it makes a big difference)

ZDNET's key takeaways Zipping files enables users to organize their files more efficiently and expedite sharing. Windows 11's native tools enable users to compress multiple files and folders without ...

Microsoft tests File Explorer preloading for faster performance

Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times on Windows ...

Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11

Microsoft is making some changes to the File Explorer in Windows 11 that will make it less cluttered and launch faster. The ...
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First look: Microsoft reducing UI clutter in Windows 11, starting with right-click menu

Microsoft finally trims the Windows 11 right-click menu. We tested the new compact File Explorer context menu in Insider ...

Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it faster, which is a good reminder that you should probably try a different fil…

"We’re exploring preloading File Explorer in the background to help improve File Explorer launch performance," Microsoft ...
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Windows Has Another Hidden Malware Scanner Tool – How and When to Use It

Tucked inside Windows is a handy malware-removal tool that keeps working in the background and proves surprisingly useful ...

Window 11 pilots File Explorer access for AI apps like Claude

Microsoft is testing a new integration in Windows 11’s File Explorer that could allow AI apps—such as Anthropic Claude and ...

Windows PCs have a secret ‘last resort’ emergency restart button

To get to the hidden emergency restart function, first press Ctrl + Alt + Del on your keyboard. The usual “lock,” “switch ...

My 8 must-use Linux commands, and how they can make your life easier

Sure, using the Linux command line is optional. But these are commands I rely on every day, and you can benefit from them, too.