Redmond Magazine

Set File Explorer to Open 'This PC' by Default

One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...
Ars Technica

Windows 11 stop reverting Explorer windows to "This PC" view on resume

Whenever I resume any of my Windows 11 PCs from sleep (not power off) they always revert most/all open Explorer windows to the "This PC" view: I can then hit the back arrow on each window and it will ...

Windows 11 update gives those using their PC in a dimly lit room just what they need – jarring flashes of white when opening folders

The latter two are rarer actions, granted. But you'll still get white flashes with every folder or tab opening, or when going to, or leaving, the Home or Gallery in File Explorer, which may be ...
PC Magazine

File Under Cool: 5 Windows 11 File Explorer Alternatives

Microsoft has done much to improve File Explorer in Windows 11, but you can get tabs, tags, and more by using one of these File Explorer replacements. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more ...