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  • Microsoft Is Reworking File Explorer to Better Match Windows 11

    Microsoft Is Reworking File Explorer to Better Match Windows 11

    Microsoft is reportedly reworking File Explorer to make it better match the rest of the Windows 11 aesthetic and features.

    Microsoft has been working to improve File Explorer, adding tabs and remote work improvements in April 2022. The company was rumored to be revamping the app to make it better fit in with Windows 11, but Windows Central has confirmed the company’s plans.

    According to the outlet, the overhaul will also help the app better integrate with Microsoft 365 and OneDrive. Everything from button placement to the left sidebar navigation is being improved. The app will also make it easier to see Microsoft 365 comments and email threads about files by looking at the details pane.

    File Explorer’s photo handling is also getting a major upgrade, with users able to mouse over photos to see larger previews. Microsoft may even add tagging to make it easier to sort and find files.

    The improvements look to be some of the biggest changes File Explorer has undergone in some time and bring welcome upgrades to users.

  • Microsoft Remote Desktop Update Brings Major New Features

    Microsoft Remote Desktop Update Brings Major New Features

    Microsoft updated Remote Desktop for Windows this week, bringing a number of significant new features.

    The new update allows users to copy files between local and remote PCs, use an email address to access remote resources and allows user accounts assigned to remote resource feeds to be changed. There are also a number of bug fixes, including an actual icon showing up in the File Explorer when assigning .rdp files to Remote Desktop.

    As the primary method of accessing another computer in the Windows ecosystem, these updates bring a number of quality-of-life improvements to the app. The new version, 10.1.1149.0, is available for download.

    Release Notes

    • You can now copy files between the local and remote PCs.
    • Your email address can now be used to access remote resources, if enabled by your admin.
    • The user account assigned to a remote resource feed can now be changed.
    • When assigning .rdp files to this app, a proper icon will be shown in File Explorer instead of a blank one.
    • Additional bug fixes.