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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. File Explorer is a bit of a mess. The application, which is how ...

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 ...