The Windows 10 version of File Explorer has a few new bells and whistles. Here's a handy guide for new users (and Windows veterans) on the new interface.

On Windows 10, you can use these tips and tricks to be more productive with File Explorer, from changing settings to learning how to use the different features and shortcuts.

On Windows 10, whenever you open File Explorer, you're presented with the Quick access view, which includes your frequent folder navigations as well as a list of your recent files.

Windows 11/10 includes a new hidden UWP Windows File Explorer app, that is optimized for Touch devices and includes a Dark theme as well. This is how you can access this hidden app.

Even certified Windows masters can learn a trick or two from Ed Bott's series of how-to articles. This edition covers tips, tricks, secrets, and shortcuts for using File Explorer.

Method 1: Restart Windows Explorer.exe via Windows 10 Task Manager If you are using Windows 10, the easiest way to restart Explorer.exe is through the Task Manager.

Heck, you don’t even have to be running Windows 10. If you’ve got Windows XP, 7, or 8 you can add tabs to Windows Explorer/File Explorer right now via the Clover 3 extension.