Windows 11’s File Explorer Gets Speed Boost: Faster Launches or Just More Background Noise?
Microsoft is testing a new feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times on Windows 11. It’s like giving File Explorer a head start in the morning race without you noticing! Just don’t forget, you can disable this turbo-boost in File Explorer’s settings if you prefer the scenic route.
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s at it again, trying to make our lives faster while leaving File Explorer to pull the ultimate disappearing act in the background. Who knew our beloved files needed a head start just to keep up with our click-happy fingers?
Key Points:
- Microsoft is testing a new File Explorer background preloading feature for faster launch times.
- The feature can be toggled on or off in File Explorer’s Folder Options under the View tab.
- Preloading follows a similar approach used in the Startup Boost feature for Office applications.
- File Explorer’s context menu is being reorganized for less clutter and easier access to actions.
- New features are available to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels.
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