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The redesigned context menu trims clutter and keeps common actions close at hand. Microsoft is also adding new settings that let users control what appears in the menu.

The latest Windows Insider build lets you add, remove, and manage commands in the right-click menu so it's less crowded and ...

A few days ago, a new Windows 11 preview (Build 22635.4515) began rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders on the Beta Channel. This new update for Insiders includes several new features and improvements, ...

Microsoft is rolling out multiple File Explorer changes to Windows 11 users in the Insider program, including improvements to launch speed and performance. While Microsoft didn't share how the speed ...

Microsoft is removing eight OneDrive Copilot shortcuts from File Explorer in November 2026. Here's what's changing and how users can still access Copilot.

Old persistent cleanup tasks on Windows 11 trigger package removal after OS updates, forcing File Explorer back to classic Windows 10 layouts unless registry overrides are applied.

It's still there, but a lot less present.