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But it isafile explorer.

It’s one of the more popular File Explorer alternatives available on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Files app on Windows

Files has improved steadily over the years, including becoming more stable.

It has tabs, a column view, a file preview, and a customizable interface.

I speak with its developer regularly and have used various beta versions of the app over the years.

I love the design of Files and several of its features.

Files App | $8.99 at Microsoft Store

Files has improved steadily over the years, including becoming more stable.

When I see people discuss the Files app, they usually laud its design and feature set.

But performance of the app can vary from system to system.

Files has unique features that make it more than a better-looking clone of File Explorer.

Files app with acrylic backdrop

Files has improved steadily over the years, including becoming more stable.

For example, its tagging system is excellent and will be familiar to those who use macOS.

I also like the fact that a third-party file management app frequently delivers features before Microsoft’s File Explorer.

Apps like this can push development of first-party apps forward, which is good for all Windows users.

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