It is possible to hide sensitive folders and files from prying eyes in File Explorer using a few attribute settings. We show you how to hide folders and prevent their accidental deletion.

On Windows 11 (and 10), you can create a new folder through File Explorer in multiple ways, but the only caveat is that you can only create one item at a time.

On Windows 10, whenever you open File Explorer, you're presented with the Quick access view, which includes your frequent folder navigations as well as a list of your recent files.

Just right click on the app icon in File Explorer and select Create Shortcut, as shown in Figure C. Figure C From within the Applications folder, you can create shortcuts to Universal Windows Apps.

Click on the Add icon (or plus icon) available just next to a tab in File Explorer Use Ctrl+T hotkey Right-click on a folder or drive and use the Open in new tab option. A new tab will open ...

The Windows 10 version of File Explorer has a few new bells and whistles. Here's a handy guide for new users (and Windows veterans) on the new interface.

By default, File Explorer in Windows 10 has a recent-files section when you open to the Quick Access section. That’s nice, but personally I’d prefer to look at a recently-used-files section ...

Further reading: Unlock the potential of Windows File Explorer with this free app To move files using Explorer’s file paths, use the breadcrumb navigation of the Explorer in the address bar.