Looking for a lost picture or document? Trying to make it easier to view and manage all your files? These tips will help you master File Explorer in Windows 10 and 11.

You can use the Documents by Readdle app to work with files on your device and in the cloud.

The file you tapped and held is now selected, and you can tap other files and folders to select them as well. The changed icons on the bottom—Copy, Cut, Delete, and so on—are pretty obvious.

Switch from File Explorer to an alternative like XYplorer or OneCommander—and set the alternative as the default, with the help of a registry hack.

The Linux ranger is a file manager that works in a terminal window and provides a smooth way to view and edit files.