Windows 11 quietly gets a new security feature to protect system files in KB50741050 0

There is a new security feature in Windows 11 to protect system files, which was quietly rolled out in the latest update.
MUO on MSN

Microsoft finally fixed File Explorer — but only if you disable this manually

File Explorer is finally fast—as long as you turn off Microsoft’s idea of “help.” ...
GitHub

Drag files from Windows Explorer into WSL Linux GUI application windows

wsl-drag-relay is a simple small utility that adds a missing feature to WSL in Windows 10/11: to allow dragging a file (or multiple files) from a Windows Explorer window (including the Windows desktop ...
MUO on MSN

I tried dozens of Windows file managers — and still came back to File Explorer

Power tools impressed me, but simplicity won long-term.
TweakTown

Files Is the Perfect File Explorer Alternative Every Windows User Should Try

Although Microsoft has improved File Explorer over the years, it still doesn't meet modern expectations. You can't open folders side by side, add tags to folders, pin ...
GitHub

Adds previews for VTF files in your file explorer of choice on Windows and Linux.

Supports PC VTF v7.0-7.6, all Xbox XTFs, all Xbox 360 VTFs, and the two PS3 VTF formats. If you can find a texture made for a Source engine game that this doesn't support, make an issue, and it will.
Neowin

First preview build for Windows 11 in 2026 is out with fixes for File Explorer and more0 0

The Windows Insider Program team is back from holiday vacation with the first Windows 11 preview build in 2026. Build 26220.7535 is now available for download with a few important features, namely ...