To enable compact overlay in the Files app, click the tab actions menu icon and choose "Enter Compact Overlay." The Files app ...

Don't like the new File Explorer in Windows 11? Wishing for something more useful? The free Files app is all you need, to add custom touches, and seamless file management.

First, download PowerToys from its Github page and install it. Once installed, launch the program and go to the File Management section.

The February patch KB5051987 for Windows 11 is causing problems for users. Some can't download it properly, for others the file explorer no longer responds to entries. Here's what you can do.

To add a Google Drive link to Windows' File Explorer, you'll need to download and install the Google Drive app.

Download and install the MSI file for the latest version. Open the PowerToys program and make sure the switch is turned on for File Explorer (Figure A). Figure A Open File Explorer.