Windows 11 gains File Explorer tabs and Taskbar tweaks

19 October 2022
The update applies only to the non-security preview version.

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TheAlienNextDoor, 20 Oct 2022I had to bring up Apple because everyone's neighbour a... moreI’m suppose to praise Microsoft for removing important features we had for 20 years, but they added some tabs. Yay. The rest is just your imaginary made up nonsense showing how little understanding and reading comprehension you have to claim I’m an Apple shill. And ranting about it in article about Microsoft. You’re the pinnacle of everything that’s wrong with GSMArena’s comment section.

    File Explorer Tabs improve user experience so much. The new 2H22 update is super smooth with excellent animations. Best Windows so far

      SShock, 20 Oct 2022Oh yes, you just had to bring in Apple somehow. Nice try Ah... moreI had to bring up Apple because everyone's neighbour and their dog know you're an Apple shill.

      Just a few topics ago you were claiming how you don't just come to the rescue for Apple. No, you defend every brand. And here you are attacking Microsoft for adding something new, while you were defending Apple for selling a cut down iPhone 13 Pro for more money.

      You're a liar, a hypocrite and in general just trash.

        TheAlienNextDoor, 19 Oct 2022Start menu is fine. I only use the right click start menu a... moreOh yes, you just had to bring in Apple somehow. Nice try Ahole. I’m using Linux and Dolphin had tabs for ages. File browser in KDE, not that you’d know… Also ignoring all other problems just so you can rant about Apple somehow even though no one ever mentioned it. Wtf is wrong with you people?

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          • 20 Oct 2022

          The only reason I downgraded from Windows 11 is the non-customizable task bar. Laptops now are at 16:9 ratio, Windows 11 is okay if I have 3:2. Smh.

            Anonymous, 19 Oct 2022Got tabs today. Pretty good. My only complain is that it is... moreLeave Control Panel alone. Windows doesn't feel like Windows without Control Panel . I heard they are planning on phasing it out which is why they brought in 'Settings'. Give me Control Panel any day over Settings. I see enough Settings on my phone and other devices. Windows should keep the uniqueness of Control Panel.

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              Anonymous, 20 Oct 2022I can't believe that MIcrosoft is largely still just a... moreHm, I haven't seen ads, I haven't seen any old features from W10 added again. Why people keep making things up?

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                • 4j0
                • 20 Oct 2022

                I can't believe that MIcrosoft is largely still just adding in features that already existed in Windows 10. And you still can't move the taskbar to the side of the screen, like in every previous version of Windows. Why?

                Windows 11 is a huge step backwards from almost every previous version of Windows, in terms of the interface.

                Windows 11 is also even more packed with Microsoft "telemetry" (i.e. spying on user behavior) than Windows 10 was (though 10 wasn't great either). And Windows 11 is more full of ads, bugging users to consume Microsoft products.

                I used to feel like Windows was okay. Now it is just a privacy nightmare. It makes Google look like a privacy respecting company.

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                  • 20 Oct 2022

                  Finally, I have waited for tabbed Windows since Windows 7. No more using 3rd party software like Clover. So weird that some people here find it lame.

                    Inconsistencies UI, performance degradation when copy / paste a large file, printer issue, WSA only available for certain regions. This is still half baked OS, not like what they demonstrated when they introduced windows 11
                    Still waiting for win32 ui disappear completely (like all pop-up dialog including winver, msconfig, etc.) also wondering when we can say goodbye to control panel completely

                      Anonymous, 19 Oct 2022Nobody needs all these hip hop features. Windows 95 was the... moreSpeak to yourself, stop generalized

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                        • 19 Oct 2022

                        Got tabs today. Pretty good. My only complain is that it is always gray and can't change colors like taskbar. Didn't found task manager in right click but it isn't a big deal for me. For overfow can't speak as I use few apps at the same time. Windows 11 is good overall. My unsupported old laptop runs fine. I love media player app. Ultra high quality of music and powerful bass compared with weak groove music in windows 10.

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                          • 19 Oct 2022

                          Wow, tabs, just like what Linux had since forever. Still nowhere near Dolphin on KDE Plasma, or even Caja, but a good start anyway.

                            Eric20, 19 Oct 2022Yeah, GSMArena seems to be transforming into websites like ... moreIf you don't like it then goodbye.

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                              Anonymous, 19 Oct 2022Nobody needs all these hip hop features. Windows 95 was the... moreYeah, I've read "good-bye" so many times since 1995... And still Windows are by far the most popular system.

                                SShock, 19 Oct 2022Wow, tabs in File Explorer. How about fixing nonsensical br... moreStart menu is fine. I only use the right click start menu anyway.

                                Tabs in explorer are incredible. They are a must have for people with dozens of open windows...you know, not Apple shills who actually know how to use a PC.

                                  Anonymous, 19 Oct 2022Nobody needs all these hip hop features. Windows 95 was the... moreI do need them. Boomer

                                    Wow, tabs in File Explorer. How about fixing nonsensical broken Start menu and give us ability to get rid of "recommendations" section entirely, give us back access to Task Manager from anywhere on the Taskbar, give us back ability to have all tray icons visible at all times, get rid of meaningless forced online accounts, get rid of asinine "compatibility" restrictions, give us back stronger borders in CPU core graph so you can even see which graph is which because they now just blend into each other without stronger outlines for each core, you know, all those 500 million times more important things that they've managed to remove that we had for 30 years, but behold, they gave us "tabs" in File Explorer. WOW, MIND BLOWN!

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                                      Eric20, 19 Oct 2022Yeah, GSMArena seems to be transforming into websites like ... moreGSMArena needs a rebranding or atleast a website redesign, it's old now.

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                                        • 19 Oct 2022

                                        Nobody needs all these hip hop features. Windows 95 was the Apex of innovation at Microsoft. Good-bye Microsoft.