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6 of the Best Android File Manager Apps for 2019

It doesn’t matter if you are using Windows, Mac or Linux on your desktop; all of them come with a File Manager application for you to view and manage your files. It is an important part of the system. The same goes for your Android phone. Every Android phone will come with a default file manager, though not all of them are good enough. If you are looking for an app that has all the bells and whistles, these are some of the best Android file manager apps that you should try. 1. MiXplorer One of the best-kept secret file managers for Android, MiXplorer has… Read more

8 Windows File Explorer Tips Everyone Should Know

In Windows, File Explorer is one of the most-used programs. Though File Explorer looks simple, it is quite powerful and feature-filled. In fact, it has several hidden or hard-to-find options that can make your life a tad bit easier. Here are some of the useful File Explorer tips you should consider following. 1. Show File Extensions I really don’t know why Windows still doesn’t enable this option by default, but it is important that you configure the File Explorer to show file extensions for all files, not just unknown files. The good thing is it is quite easy to enable this option. Just open… Read more

New Windows Build Will Use Separate Process for Folders by Default

Have you ever had a folder go unresponsive and then when you close it, you notice your entire desktop disappeared in the process? It can be a very frustrating occurrence, but Microsoft is aiming to tackle that. A future update to Windows 10 will enable an independent process for folders by default. This should, in turn, reduce the impact folders have when they crash. What Does this Mean? When you open a folder in the current version of Windows, it doesn’t have an independence from the rest of the OS. It’s buried within a process called Explorer.exe, which takes care of all your folder needs…. Read more