Karlston Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 To get the most out of Windows 10 as an advanced user, you’ll need a file manager and a really good one at that. To be honest, there are quite a few free file managers out there, and most of them are good enough for the job. However, at the end of the day I chose to settle on Explorer++, so let’s explain why I made this decision. You see, one of the things we like about Explorer++ is the fact that the program is lightweight, therefore, it won’t take up a lot of system resources when in use. Additionally, the user interface is easy to understand and good to look at. Now, while it does share a few features found in Windows Explorer, we like the fact that it comes with tabbed browsing. For some strange reason, Microsoft is taking a long time to implement tabbed browsing in Windows 10, and that’s not cool. As a person who’ve been using Linux Ubuntu alongside Windows 10 for years, I must say that native tabbed browsing within the file manager works. This has been part of Ubuntu for years, so it’s time for Microsoft to step up. Until then, I’ll be using an Explorer alternative software to better manage our files for the long-term. Explorer++ – alternative to Windows 10 File Explorer 1] Create new tabs In order to create a new tab for a particular folder, you must right-click on that folder, then select Open in New Tab. Now, the tool does not require a steep learning curve because, for the most part, it works the same as Windows Explorer. 2] Bookmarks What we like about this tool is the option it gives to bookmark tabs. It might not sound very useful, but if you’re the type of person who tends to manage files on a regular basis, it will come in handy, no doubt. OK, so to bookmark a tab, simply create the tab, then click on Bookmarks, and finally, select the option that says Bookmark This Tab. If you have a lot of bookmarked tabs, click on Organize Tabs to get things under control. 3] Tools Users can search the entire system and customize colours with ease via the Tools menu. Furthermore, folks can get to the Options menu directly from here. 4] Options As in most cases, the Options window gives the user the ability to change how an app operates, and the same can be said here. Folks can choose whether or not they want they want to load a default tab or a previous tab on start-up. Interestingly enough, users can decide from the Options window if they want to replace the default Windows Explorer with Explorer++. We suspect that those who are not fans of what Microsoft has to offer will choose to replace. We also like the fact that there are ways to hide protected operating system files and some file extensions. Also, if folks want to single-click to open files and folders, then this can be done with ease. In fact, it’s much easier to turn on and off certain features with Explorer++ when compared to Windows File Explorer. Download Explorer++ directly from the official website right now. Source: Explorer++ is a great alternative to Windows 10 File Explorer (The Windows Club) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogs Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I used it for a long time, then it was not updated so I stopped using it. I think now its again been maintained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisebiscuit Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Official and GitHub page still do not provide links for pre-release version 1.4.0. Last stable version available to download is 1.3.5! Soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leland Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 You can find the development version on Softpedia at https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Management/David-Erceg-Explorer.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronY-Man Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Tried most of the tabbed explorers after ditching Clover but then got back to : QTTabbar+Plugins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debebee Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 It's total commander then xyplorer for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisebiscuit Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 @lelandthanks but same as on official web page, it is just written, but links are leading only to version 1.3.5 (version is from 2013). "Explorer++.exe" have one excellent feature - it is a portable app. I want to try a new pre-release because with version 1.3.5 experienced some minor incompatibility issues. e.g., although in settings I replaced default Windows Explorer completely, first it would be opened Windows Explorer, and then after you click for example on Program Files folder, it will pop up a new window in Explorer++. I am seeking for alternatives for Clover who started to drive me nervous (need updates), and for very good XYplorer which I'm currently using. QTTabbar is not bad, but XYplorer better suited to my needs and Clover have excellent potential in further. Slim and straightforward as Chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debebee Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 imho stay away from clover.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francis Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Just installed Explorer++ yesterday, and I don't know how I've managed to put up with Microsoft's File Explorer for all those years! How can such a company get it wrong time after time? (remember that infuriating little dog?). Anyway, now I'm looking for a way for other software to open Explorer++ instead of Explorer. I'm thinking of Everything search, or the Open containing folder in the browser download. I'll compare Explorer++ with other options later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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