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Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11 File Explorer that reduces RAM usage during file searches. The company announced improvements in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523, which is ...

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Representative Thomas Massie said he wants to see the FBI's FD-302 forms related to its Jeffrey Epstein investigation when the files are released that he said will contain the names of people ...

If your Windows PC is running slowly, crashing frequently, or showing unexpected errors, performing a clean reinstall can often restore its performance and stability. Many users, however, hesitate to ...

Hi there, I am using SDL for one of my library, and I have, as well as users, noticed that the folder selection dialog on Windows (Linux seems fine) is not very handy. The current implementation of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Microsoft confirms that starting Oct. 14, “File Explorer ...