By putting conflicting metadata in LNK files, a researcher found four new ways to spoof targets, hide arguments, and run unintended programs in Windows Explorer.

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Although Microsoft has improved File Explorer over the years, it still doesn't meet modern expectations. You can't open folders side by side, add tags to folders, pin ...

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...

If your Windows PC is running slowly, crashing frequently, or showing unexpected errors, performing a clean reinstall can often restore its performance and stability. Many users, however, hesitate to ...

What’s happened? A new Windows 11 update is live, aiming at smoother day-to-day use for most people, including gamers and anyone using accessibility tools. This is important because: The update trims ...

Microsoft will bring its Copilot Actions feature that can perform certain tasks to its Windows 11 operating system, enabling work with locally stored files. It's coming first to people in the Windows ...

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...

Startup accelerator and venture capital firm Y Combinator (YC) today filed an amicus brief supporting Epic Games in Epic's continued legal fight with Apple. Y Combinator says that Apple's ...

Tired of Windows 11 throwing a stun grenade at you every time you open File Explorer? Here is a simple fix. There are a lot of bad words one can rightfully say about Windows 11's underwhelming dark ...

Windows continues to be the most widely used operating system in the world, powering over a billion devices from personal laptops and desktops to workstations and enterprise machines. It is the ...