file management

In the heated battle of cloud storage, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive stand out as titans. Both platforms promise to safeguard your precious files while providing accessibility and functionality, but which one deserves the crown on your digital throne? As of November 2024, a fresh...

If you're like many computer users, your digital life may resemble a chaotic library, with files scattered in a manner reminiscent of a game of Tetris gone wrong. However, there's a nifty little trick hidden within Windows File Explorer that could make your life a whole lot easier...

Navigating the labyrinthine world of files on Windows 11 can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Over time, folders transform into chaotic repositories—an indistinguishable mix of documents, images, and miscellaneous data that would leave even the most organized person...

In the ever-evolving world of Windows 11, the latest KB5037853 update has introduced a nifty little feature that is set to change how users manage their files in Windows Explorer. Gone are the days of tedious right-clicks and convoluted steps just to move or copy files. Now, with this new...

On November 7, 2024, Microsoft announced a substantial enhancement to Teams: the introduction of the Loop workspace. This innovative feature aims to revolutionize how meeting organizers manage and share content, creating an organized and efficient experience for users involved in collaborative...

Microsoft continues to refine the user experience in Windows 11 with its latest cumulative update, KB5037853. This update introduces a significant enhancement to File Explorer, empowering users with a more intuitive and efficient way to manage their files. By leveraging the familiar...

In the ever-evolving landscape of operating systems, Microsoft continues to enhance the Windows experience with tools that cater to both casual users and power users alike. One such suite of utilities that has garnered significant attention is Microsoft PowerToys. Designed to expand and optimize...

Windows 11 has brought a sleeker interface and numerous improvements to File Explorer. However, there's one feature that many users find elusive: the ability to display folder sizes directly within the File Explorer view. If you’ve ever been frustrated by the absence of this basic functionality...

Microsoft has done it again, elevating its free tuning tool, PC Manager, with the release of version 3.14. This update brings a suite of enhancements aimed at optimizing your Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. Gone are the days when you had to guess your internet speed during those nail-biting...

In an exciting development for Windows users, Microsoft has rolled out a feature that bridges the gap between Android and Windows, making mobile file management smoother than ever. As of October 2024, users of Windows 10 and Windows 11 can now access their Android devices directly through File...

Meet Files: Your New File Explorer App For Windows 11 Let’s face the music: the File Explorer on Windows 11 has its quirks, and users are feeling the sting. With a user interface that prioritizes aesthetics over functionality, many of us have found ourselves longing for the old, familiar ways of...

Let’s face it! The File Explorer on Windows 11 isn’t winning any awards for perfection. While the modern aesthetics are nice, they've come at the cost of practicality. Features like the top ribbon have been neutered and many useful functionalities, such as the full right-click context menu, feel...

It is hard to explain so a picture is worth a thousand words. Here is this grey box with a bar in all my photo thumbnail icons, so what is it and how to I get rid of them?

As we step into 2024, Windows 11 users are in for a treat with the rollout of the version 24H2 update. This significant upgrade introduces a slew of exciting features that promise to enhance usage, security, and connectivity— all of which come at no additional cost. Let’s dive into the key...

I used Metadata Fixer to extract some Google Photos files. I am done with the folder that held the zip files and can delete it, along with the empty folders within. However, when I select the folder and press Delete I get the message: "Could not find this item. This is no longer located in...

Does anyone know how to save documents in the application "LibreOffice" to a folder on my desktop? I have tried googling the problem as well as trying to find it in LibreOffice's help section, but for some reason I cannot find it. I am running Windows 11 Home. Thank you in advance.

I have a Windows 10 desktop computer and a Seagate 1 TB external hard drive, and I would like to know: What is the best and easiest way to update my music files onto the external hard drive? I often add new music files to my computer and sometimes delete music files that I don't really listen...

Hello, I installed Windows 11 24H2. I noticed that when I open a file in any Office application and make changes, clicking the "x (Close)" does not update the column in question, although the file has the changes made. For this to happen I have to go to File > Save. Here the column has the day...

In an electrifying announcement during the recent 2024 OneDrive event, Microsoft unveiled a tantalizing glimpse into a new user experience for OneDrive that promises to elevate the cloud storage platform for both Windows 11 and macOS environments. This upgrade is not just about aesthetics...

The tech landscape is buzzing as Microsoft prepares to shake things up with the Windows 11 2024 Update. Primarily, this update features the Resilient File System (ReFS), a file system that's long been a staple in Windows Server environments but is finally making its debut for consumer use. And...