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These 3 Windows file managers made me ditch File Explorer - and they're free

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Don't settle for the Windows default file manager.

Here are three options that improve on the default.

Each of these can be installed and used for free.

The file manager is one app that doesn't always get the appreciation it deserves. It's fairly easy to assume that the default app is good enough. After all, isn't it just about managing, finding, and opening files?

On a very basic level, yes, that is what a file manager is about. But not all file managers are created equal. It doesn't matter what operating system you use, because there are always options from which to choose (some of which are better than what you're using).

Case in point, Windows File Explorer.

Sure, File Explorer will do, but why settle for "will do" when you can use an app that will serve you better?

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