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Selecting multiple files in File Explorer can be one of the most aggravating tasks one can perform in Microsoft Windows.
You hold down the Ctrl key and start clicking on filenames, only to find yourself accidentally creating a ton of duplicate files because of an errant click and drag sequence.
And the task is even more difficult if your hands are shaky or you have difficulty controlling the mouse pointer. [Read more…]
Question from Calvin: I just bought a new computer and every time I select some files in File Explorer it places those annoying check boxes beside the files I selected.
I don’t need those check boxes since the files I select are highlighted anyway.
My old computer didn’t have those check boxes. I’m hoping you can tell me how to remove them from the new one? [Read more…]
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The Windows Desktop in every version of Microsoft Windows since Win 95 has included a “My Computer” icon which opened the handy “Windows Explorer” window when you clicked on it.
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 still have the “My Computer” icon, but it’s now called “This PC”. And “Windows Explorer” is now called “File Explorer”.
But even though their names have changed, these features still work in much the same way, and they are still two of the most-used components of Windows.
In fact, most Windows users take advantage of the File Explorer tool every day.
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For whatever reason, the folks at Microsoft have decided it’s a good idea to hide file extensions when using the File Explorer dialog in Windows 10.
I really don’t understand the thinking behind having file extensions hidden since they’re so useful for quickly determining a file’s type when viewing its filename.
In case you’re wondering how viewing a file’s extension can help you, here’s a great example (and it’s an important one).
Luckily, it’s very easy to force Windows 10 to display the file extensions when you view the names of files in File Explorer. Here’s how: [Read more…]
Question from Keith P.: Hi Rick. I have a computer with Windows 10 and I have a question about it.
When I open File Explorer it always shows the “Quick Access” view by default, but I really prefer to see “This PC” instead.
Is there any way to make File Explorer automatically open with “This PC” displayed without having to manually click the link to show it?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]