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Unofficial Windows 11 file manager Files gets new useful features and settings

Sayan Sen — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:40:01 +0000

Files is a popular third-party alternative to Microsoft's native Windows file manager, the File Explorer. The new update has a bunch of new improvements. Read more...

One of the best file managers for Windows 11 and 10 gets a useful customization feature

Taras Buria — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:40:01 +0000

This third-party file manager is among the best File Explorer alternatives for Windows 10 and 11, and its latest update delivers a very useful customization feature. Read more...

Files gets new improvements for tabs, context menus, and more

Taras Buria — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:44:01 +0000

Popular Windows 11 file manager Files has been updated to a new version with various improvements for tabs, context menus, and more. Read more...

Windows 11 file manager Files gets better performance and smaller size

Taras Buria — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:12:01 +0000

A new update for Files, a popular file manager for Windows 11 and 10, is here with better performance and a smaller app size. Read more...

Popular Windows 11 file manager Files gets improved context menus and more

Taras Buria — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:20:01 +0000

Files, a feature-packed file manager for Windows 11, has been recently updated with some useful improvements for its context menus. Read more...

Popular file manager for Windows 11 gets integration with one of PowerToys' best utilities

Taras Buria — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:02:01 +0000

Files is among the best file managers for Windows 11, and its latest update makes it even better by integrating one of my favorite PowerToys utilities. Read more...

Copilot in Microsoft 365 companion apps will get stuff done in Windows 'lightning fast'

Usama Jawad — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 02:58:01 +0000

As we know, Microsoft is on a mission to integrate Copilot into as many pieces of software as possible, and its latest integration is yet another stepping stone in that direction. Read more...

Files gets a massive update to version 4.0 with a long list of new features

Taras Buria — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:58:01 +0000

Files, a popular and feature-packed file manager for Windows, has been updated to version 4.0, which is chock-full of new features. Read more...

Popular File Explorer alternative Files gets signature check, improved dual-pane, and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:24:01 +0000

A fresh preview update is now available for Files, one of the best File Explorer alternatives, with the ability to check signatures, dual-pane improvements, and more. Read more...

One of the best file managers for Windows 11 gets brand-new Omnibar and more

Taras Buria — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 18:30:01 +0000

The Files app, one of the best file managers for Windows 11, is getting a big update with the new Omnibar, filtering improvements, and more. Read more...

My favorite file manager for Windows 11 gets redesigned icon, better performance, and more

Taras Buria — Tue, 13 May 2025 10:08:01 +0000

Files, one of the best third-party file managers for Windows, is getting some neat updates, including a redesigned icon, more cloud storage providers, and more. Read more...

Files is getting an improved sidebar, size units customization, and other changes

Taras Buria — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:08:01 +0000

Popular file manager Files has received a new preview update with several quality-of-life improvements, including file size formatting, sidebar changes, and more. Read more...

Files app gets massive update with a new layout and improvements for tags, tabs, and more

Taras Buria — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:07:33 +0000

This third-party file manager for Windows 10 and 11 is now even better, thanks to the latest update to version 3.9 with a massive changelog. Read more...

Files is getting new Cards View layout and other improvements

Taras Buria — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:50:01 +0000

Files, a popular file manager for Windows 10 and 11, received a new update for its preview version. It adds a new Cards View layout, thumbnail improvements, and more. Read more...

Files Preview is now available in the Microsoft Store with improved details pane and more

Taras Buria — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:38:02 +0000

If you want to test preview versions of Files, a popular file manager for Windows, you can now download the preview version from the Microsoft Store. Read more...

Files 3.8 is now available with alternate data streams, tab improvements, and more

Taras Buria — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:42:02 +0000

Files, a popular third-party file manager for Windows 10 and 11, received a big update to version 3.8. It adds alternate data streams and other improvements. Read more...

Files gets bulk file renaming support, improved dialogs, and more

Taras Buria — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:30:01 +0000

The latest update for Files, a popular file manager for Windows 10 and 11, lets you rename multiple files at once and enjoy other improvements. Read more...

Files 3.1 is out with smart archives, better drag and drop, tray icon and more

Taras Buria — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:02:02 +0000

The Files app version 3.1 is now rolling out to all users via the Microsoft Store. It brings new archive features, improved drag and drop, a tray icon, better sorting, and other changes. Read more...

Files 2.4.40 is out with tags editor, improved context menus, and other changes

Taras Buria — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:00:01 +0000

The Files App has received another feature update with a bunch of notable changes. Version 2.4.40 is now available for download with a tags editor, better context menus, and various bugfixes. Read more...

Files App gets support for password-protected archives and more in latest preview update

Taras Buria — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:01 +0000

Files App, arguably the best third-party file manager for Windows and a winner of the Microsoft Store App Awards 2022, received a lot of new improvements in the latest preview update. Read more...

Files, a popular third-party file manager, gets big update with new features

Taras Buria — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:16:01 +0000

Files, a user-favorite third-party file manager for Windows 10 and 11, received a big update with numerous bugfixes, several new features, and under-the-hood optimizations for future releases. Read more...

Files by Google adds MX Player-like brightness and volume adjustment gestures

Usman Khan Lodhi — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:00:01 +0000

Files by Google, which started out in 2017 as Files Go, has added gesture controls for its media player that lets users adjust brightness and volume by swiping upwards or downwards on the display. Read more...

Files by Google gets a new Safe Folder feature to securely hide files

Rajesh Pandey — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:06:01 +0000

Google has started rolling out the new Safe Folder feature in Files by Google app that lets users store documents safely behind a 4-digit PIN-encrypted folder. The feature is currently in beta. Read more...

Files by Google is getting a 'Safe Folder' option for hiding files securely

Rajesh Pandey — Sat, 13 Jun 2020 07:14:01 +0000

A new 'Safe Folder' feature in the Google Files app has been detailed. The feature will let users protect their important files and documents by moving them to a safe folder and using a 4-digit PIN. Read more...

Opera Touch's Flow now lets you send files between devices

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 14:04:01 +0000

Opera Touch has received a new update which makes it possible to send files using the Flow syncing feature. You can sync files across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS devices. Read more...

Google celebrates 100 million Files users with a couple of new features

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:56:02 +0000

Google's file management app has reached over 100 million monthly users, and to celebrate the occasion, the company has shed light on a couple of new features making their way to the app. Read more...

Microsoft patents intelligent file targeting system to improve user engagement

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 23:02:01 +0000

Microsoft's latest patent showcases a new file targeting system that identifies patterns of user inaction, and then brings them back up to the required level through intelligent content promotion. Read more...

Google working on AirDrop rival dubbed Fast Share to replace Android Beam

Paul Hill — Sun, 30 Jun 2019 16:12:01 +0000

A new Android Beam replacement has been uncovered in new versions of Google Play Services. Fast Share uses Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct to share files to a range of different devices. Read more...

Google rebrands Files Go and gives it a makeover

Paul Hill — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 17:32:01 +0000

Google has rebranded its space saving Files Go app; it's now called Files and has a slightly different icon and includes a refreshed interface. Google said Files has 30 million monthly active users. Read more...

Office for iOS now lets you open documents from the Files app

Rich Woods — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 18:26:02 +0000

Microsoft released an update for its Office apps on iOS today. Among other new features, it allows you to open your documents directly from within the new Files app that's on iOS 11. Read more...

Microsoft to bring OneDrive support to iOS 11 Files app

Boyd Chan — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:54:01 +0000

After Apple confirmed the inclusion of a first-party file management app in iOS 11, Microsoft has announced that OneDrive will be amongst the supported cloud storage solutions supported by the app. Read more...

Microsoft is working on a new file sharing interface for OneDrive, coming this summer

Usama Jawad — Thu, 18 May 2017 06:44:01 +0000

Microsoft will soon debut a new file sharing experience for OneDrive users. The company also highlighted new features that will be making their way to Office 365 customers utilizing SharePoint. Read more...

OneDrive for Android will soon offer to free up space once it backs up your files

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:56:01 +0000

The beta version of OneDrive for Android just got an update with a new feature. To free up space the app will now offer to delete some of your local content that it has already backed up. Read more...

Microsoft is downloading Windows 10 to your device, whether you've reserved it or not

Usama Jawad — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:23:03 +0000

A report has surfaced claiming that Microsoft will download the files required for Windows 10 on your device, whether you have reserved the free upgrade or not. The company has confirmed this claim. Read more...

Microsoft is finally dropping its 2GB file restriction for OneDrive

Brad Sams — Mon, 01 Sep 2014 21:55:33 +0000

Microsoft's OneDrive platform serves as a common link between nearly all Microsoft products, and the company is making the service slightly better by removing an artificial block on large files. Read more...

Microsoft finally launches the 'Files' app for Windows Phone 8.1

Shreyas Gandhe — Fri, 30 May 2014 21:33:54 +0000

One of the most requested features for Windows Phone since the beginning has made its way to the operating system in the form of an application which has been finally released by Microsoft today. Read more...

Official Windows Phone file manager delayed to June, to be called 'Files'

Anthony Tosie — Fri, 23 May 2014 21:03:37 +0000

Microsoft's file manager for Windows Phone 8.1 has apparently seen a slight delay, as it will now launch in June instead of the previously announced late May time frame. Read more...

Windows 8.1 'Files' app revealed in leaked build 9369, file browsing comes to the Modern UI

Brad Sams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:39:17 +0000

The leaked build 9369 hit the web a few hours ago but users are already starting to uncover features that were not present in the previous leaked Windows 8.1 build, such as the new Files app. Read more...

Google Drive integration in GMail to allow huge file sharing

Steven Parker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:01:36 +0000

We've all been there: you want to attach a file in Gmail that's a few megabytes only to find the recipient server rejects it, or it's a little too large to attach. Now Google has a solution for that. Read more...

Gmail can now search inside attachments

Paul Ferson — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:57:38 +0000

Gmail's latest addition might help you dig up documents you forgot you ever received, indexing .doc and .pdf files among others so they can be hunted down with a simple search in the web interface. Read more...