Windows users believe that their operating system has a file management system superior to macOS Finder. While this statement is pending discussion, a file management feature that Mac users can keep on top of Windows is the Finder tabs: these tabs allow you to quickly switch between file windows as you would with desktop sites. a web browser, something comfortable and efficient you can’t do. to do in Windows. At least so far.
Apple introduced Tabs in the Finder in 2013 with the release of Mac OS X Mavericks. Now, Microsoft has not ignored this feature for most of a decade: the company tested the tabs for File Explorer about four years ago, but eventually decided not to implement it in its operating system. However, in March, The Verge reported that Microsoft was reviewing the feature for a future version of Windows 11. Although not yet an official feature, it is available to some Windows users, with more hope on the way. .
The company is currently testing the File Explorer tabs as part of the Windows Insider preview. This latest version, compilation 25136, makes File Explorer look a bit more like a web browser: when you open a new window, you’ll see its active tab at the top left, next to a (+) you can click to open another. tab. If you are someone who works with multiple windows in File Explorer at the same time, this tabbed system is definitely a game changer and makes moving files and switching windows very easy.
Unfortunately, Microsoft has not fully launched the File Explorer tabs in the Insider Preview program: the company wants to collect feedback before launching more testers, without a timeline on when it would be. That said, the best way to try to access the new feature right now is to enroll your computer in the Windows Insider preview.
One word of caution, though: Signing up for Insider Preview is asking Microsoft to update your computer with unfinished software. You will be able to take advantage of the new features before other Windows users, but at the risk of inheriting errors or other issues. You should consider signing up for Insider Preview on a device other than your main computer, or using a virtual machine to protect your core data. Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from registering your computer as it is now; it is only important to understand the risks.
How to register your computer in Windows Insider preview
With that in mind, here’s how to sign up: Go to Start> Settings> Windows Update> Windows Insider Program, and then click “Get Started.” Choose ‘Link an account,’ click your Microsoft account, and then click one of the three Insider channels to choose from. Microsoft recommends Beta Channel, but Dev Channel is the best option to get File Explorer tabs first. Please note, however, that this channel has the highest risk of errors and other software issues.
Once you’ve made your choice, click “Continue” and then “Continue.” Finally, click “Restart Now”, wait for your PC to restart; go back to Home> Settings> Windows Update> Update Now to install the latest software. If you don’t see these tabs right away, look forward to them – we hope Microsoft will deploy the feature to your computer as soon as possible.
[The Verge]