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📁 File Explorer = Power User

File Explorer is more powerful than you think. Power user tips make file management faster.

📝 File Explorer Tips

# Navigation Shortcuts
Win + E          → Open File Explorer
Alt + ↑          → Go up one folder
Alt + ←          → Back
Alt + →          → Forward
Ctrl + N         → New window
Ctrl + W         → Close window

# File Management
Ctrl + Shift + N → New folder
Ctrl + C         → Copy
Ctrl + X         → Cut
Ctrl + V         → Paste
Ctrl + A         → Select all
F2               → Rename
Delete           → Delete

# View Options
Ctrl + Scroll    → Change view (icons, list, details)
Alt + P          → Show preview pane
Alt + Shift + P  → Show details pane
F11              → Full screen

# Quick Access
Pin folders to Quick Access
Recent files
Frequent folders
Customize navigation

🎯 Advanced Features

# Search Tips
- Use * for wildcards
- Use "phrase" for exact match
- Use AND, OR, NOT
- Search by file type: ext:.pdf
- Search by date: date:>2024-01-01

# File Explorer Options
1. View → Options
2. Change folder options
3. Show hidden files
4. Show file extensions
5. Navigation pane

# Copy Path
Alt + D          → Focus address bar
Ctrl + L         → Focus address bar
Shift + Right-click → Copy as path

# File Type Associations
- Open with different apps
- Set default programs
- File type icons
- Open with options

# Command Line Integration
- Open command prompt here
- Open PowerShell here
- Windows Terminal integration

# Network Drives
Map network drives
Access shared folders
Network discovery

💡 File Explorer Tips

• Use keyboard shortcuts
• Customize Quick Access
• Show file extensions
• Use search effectively
• Pin frequently used folders