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Windows 11: Show File Extensions

Posted on January 28, 2022January 14, 2022 by cynmackley
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Here's a quick to make sure Windows File Explorer always shows the file extensions to let you know what kind of file you're looking at.

Posted in File & Disk Management, Quick Tips, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows ExplorerTagged Control Panel, file explorer, quick tips, show file extensions, Windows 101 Comment

Windows 11 – File Explorer’s Streamlined Look

Posted on January 19, 2022January 11, 2022 by cynmackley

File Explorer windows have a leaner look in Windows 11. There's much less going on in the top window.

Posted in Windows 11Tagged file explorer, Windows 11, windows tipsLeave a comment

What happens if I clear my downloads folder?

Posted on September 13, 2021August 30, 2021 by cynmackley

Get to know your downloads folder a little better.

Posted in File & Disk Management, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedTagged cleaning up files, downloads, downloads folder, file explorer, files, windows2 Comments

Take Control Of Your Folders

Posted on February 3, 2021January 20, 2021 by cynmackley

Windows 10 allows you to customize where File Explorer opens and what happens to folders when you click on.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Windows 10Tagged file explorer, general folder options, Windows 10Leave a comment

Customize File Explorer Navigation Pane

Posted on February 2, 2021January 20, 2021 by cynmackley

How to customize the File Explorer Navigation pane.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Windows 10Tagged file explorer, Navigation Pane, Windows 10Leave a comment

Why Does File Explorer Look Different?

Posted on January 30, 2021January 20, 2021 by cynmackley

I go in search of a missing Navigation Pane in File Explorer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Windows 10Tagged file explorer, Navigation Pane, navigation pane missing, Windows 104 Comments

Clear File Explorer History

Posted on October 23, 2020October 10, 2020 by cynmackley

Learn how to protect your privacy in File Explorer.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Security Help, Windows 10Tagged file explorer, file explorer history, file explorer privacy, Windows 10Leave a comment

Change Your View in File Explorer

Posted on October 22, 2020October 10, 2020 by cynmackley

Change what File Explorer opens to with this quick Windows 10 tip.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged file explorer, quick access, This PCLeave a comment

File Explorer: Quick Access

Posted on October 21, 2020October 10, 2020 by cynmackley

Learn how Quick Access works in Windows 10.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Windows 10Tagged file explorer, quick access, Windows 101 Comment

Why Do I Need To Know What’s On My C Drive?

Posted on October 20, 2020October 9, 2020 by cynmackley

Why do you need to know what's on your C drive? We explain.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, File & Disk Management, Windows 10Tagged C drive, file explorer, Windows 10Leave a comment

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