The File Explorer Replacement - The Files App for Windows!

[@Productive_Tech]

Though, I have heard that by pressing the LIKE button it helps to reduce the chance of your next file transfer failing by a considerable amount...

[@todoshirikato]

I wish there were a way we could add widgets to the desktop as in Mac. I know there are some apps like Rainmeter or Bewidgets, but Bewidgets feels like trash and with Rainmeter you need to download the whole skin just to get a particular widget which sometimes doesn't work properly. Is there any solution for this???????????????

[@juliusreycalderon1998]

me who is content using Explorer++

[@juliusreycalderon1998]

I prefer simplicity and performance si I would rather use Explorer++ and the design is compact and very lightweight and can be a portable one saving your settings in the same directory as the exe file. Edit: this is my Explorer++ looks like: imgur /gallery/explorer-NNh9xUt

[@Productive_Tech]

@@juliusreycalderon1998 Will check it out, thanks for the comment and info 👍

[@kotyara_myaunskiy]

the files app is a very good app, id use it if it wasn't for the fact how slow it is sometimes

[@Productive_Tech]

That was generally my consensus as well. Has some decent features that even FE can’t touch but they just got to work on the performance side of things really…

[@AndroidGamingApps]

It is slow, almost everytime

[@JPNox]

Same here, used it for a while, but had to go back due to big performance problems. That was maybe even a year ago though, if it still hasn't been resolved that's disappointing

[@Productive_Tech]

I think it's ok, not sure how bad it was before, but it certainly isn't up to the same level as file explorer is currently

[@UncleJemima]

yep this was my thought when I tried it about a year ago. and a file explorer is one of those things that just *has* *to* be fast

[@mattmatt_mm]

A solo developer can almost defeat the whole Microsoft design and development team. They should just hire this guy.

[@Productive_Tech]

XD yh its open source and don't think anywhere near the number of people worked on this compared to the file explorer. I think in the long term I see FE just gaining these features slowly. I mean surely Microsoft can't just do nothing for another 10 years??

[@user-bl8jc4hr3y]

The thing is that Microsoft doesn't care while this is made out if passion

[@itsbinoyghosh]

Registry tweak in registry manager?

[@expwithkem]

@Productive_Tech yea its a whole community where contributions and constructive criticism is tollerated

[@Greeniofan-y7l]

I used it since release and lemme tell ya, I got used to it so fast

[@DavidBakhash]

The jagged scrolling with a mouse in file explorer has been my Roman Empire for years hahaha. Happy someone is finally making a video about it

[@Productive_Tech]

Haha XD glad it was useful 🙂

[@DiverseGreen-Anon]

Currently sorting through a folder with more than 10000 individual photos and it is impossible to work in file Explorer. I had to split the content into separate folders using some cmd tool as FE was just loading (for more than 24h) indefinitely when trying to access the folder... And still sorting through the split up folders is so hard to focus on as the pictures jump up when scrolling through.. So hard to track with your eyes it's actually exhausting after

[@Productive_Tech]

I can’t relate more haha XD. The pain of this is off the charts especially when FE takes ages to load the picture or video previews with that little green bar at the top that never makes it all the way. I face this issue the most when it comes to archival photos and managing external drives. It is honestly a nightmare to manage.

[@DavidBakhash]

@Productive_Tech hahahaha frrr it’s like brb lemme grab the scroll bar real quick forgot it was 2003

[@Productive_Tech]

@ XD

[@User-v7e4e]

I love this channel, it has the same kind of vibes as BOG (KZbinr) who also does this kinda thing. The editing, pacing, position of things it's all perfect. Keep it up!

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks! Really appreciate that, I've taken inspiration from various sources really and just added my own twist. Glad you enjoyed 🙂

[@thes.m.uchannel9685]

Exactly

[@TheEliteMan723]

files is great but the resource usage and performance hits are kind of deal breaker.

[@Productive_Tech]

Yeah I agree, when it’s only a couple of windows or tabs it’s not that big of a deal but it can soon add up if you start to open more. All in all, good app and features but the resource usage needs to come down. Great to see your comment once again. 👍

[@samueldelmar5237]

Always bringing the best apps for productivity and improve user experience, thanks 🙏🏽

[@Productive_Tech]

You are most welcome! Glad my videos are useful to people out there! :D

[@fcantil]

Seems pretty neat. I will say that the improved file preview thing can also be done with PowerToy. The strongest feature has gotta be smooth scrolling and the Miller columns. Never used MacOS, but always liked how it was organized. Wish it was more lightweight, like it looks super modern and all, but what's the point when it takes longer to get from point A to point B. An option to disable or minimize animations would be great honestly.

[@Productive_Tech]

Fair point made. Agreed if there was a lighter version with the ability to turn certain features on and off in order to increase performance would certainly be interesting

[@Denim022]

Installed files by your reccomendation few weeks ago, but its been sitting there ever since. After watching this I am able to use it properly lol, will probably try to replace it for 1 week and I will see how it goes :)

[@Productive_Tech]

Yeah its one of those, I just share apps that might be interesting to a large group of people so sometimes its useful for some but maybe not for others. :) No worries, I think if there was one thing that might end up being annoying it likely will be the performance side of things but yh, no harm in trying it out and then making a decision regarding which one works best for you 🙂

[@jarekzaruba]

The large jumps while scrolling in file explorer drive me mad. The smooth scrolling feature of the Files app convinced me to download it

[@Productive_Tech]

Honestly not having smooth scrolling is just shocking in 2025. I can’t think of any other OS or device that doesn’t have smooth scrolling. Yet this behaviour is in one of the most commonly used apps in the world.

[@zyan...]

Very interesting video, I used the file when Windows 10 was about to update to 11, and I stopped using it after it got bugged... but these new functions are really cool, maybe I'll test it, I thought it was really cool

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks! It's an app with a lot of potential and it is super modern as well. The only issue with it like many others have mentioned is the speed, reliability and performance but this also varies based on your device and various other factors I'd say.

[@Clickworker101]

Tags on apple is a real killer feature for me. I speaks a lot about Microsoft that haven’t implemented it since it was first published

[@Productive_Tech]

Interesting, I personally don't think I would never use tags for file navigation, though I can see some people using them and gaining value from it. It should be an option at the least I say

[@samueldelmar5237]

¡Gracias!

[@Productive_Tech]

Ah thank you so much, I really appreciate that!! 😊

[@prasadpaigude]

Can you make a video on Zen Browser Customization ?

[@Productive_Tech]

Yep I plan to do at least 2 videos on the Zen browser. One reviewing it and then the second in regards to zen mods and customisation - Stay tuned!

[@foreveroyuncu2]

i like how much effort he puts in his videos, lol i love those arrows xD

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks! 🙂

[@paugirones6083]

Let's pray and hope Microsoft implements these feature into Files Explorer.

[@Productive_Tech]

Unfortunately I don’t think that will happen any time soon knowing MS…

[@GAURAVKRISHNAMISHRA]

How do u know man what I was looking for from so long Thank You brother keep it up...

[@Productive_Tech]

Cheers, thanks so much man, glad I was able to provide value 🙂

[@julholsch]

I really like the Files App I use it as my default file explorer on all my devices. Depicte of the performance hit. but I could make it lower by disabling the transparent effect. And another issue that could have been mention is that the Files App sometime has issues with admin privileges.

[@Productive_Tech]

I find it just on the edge of noticeable and bearable and unbearable, really depends on what your doing. If its alot of files and transfers the stability could be an issue but if it is for single quick and light browsing then it will be just fine in that regard.

[@None17555]

I use Files for two reasons. It doesn't have that "bounce back to the top" bug that's brought on by a few things (like the automatic trim color setting in appearance). It also doesn't have that "wait for OneDrive to catalogue the file" thing. My internet is slow, so I have to wait 10-30 seconds to rename a file that I copy into any synced folder. Files lets me rename it instantly.

[@Productive_Tech]

It's interesting what you mention about the bug caused by the appearance settings, will have to check that out. I don't use one drive personally but is also crazy that MS services work better through 3rd party open source software XD

[@lasitha_harshana]

well explained,keep it up

[@Productive_Tech]

Thank you! I appreciate that 😁

[@snexriser]

I love the Files app and have set it as my default file explorer. But is it possible to show the 'This PC' folder? In my Files app, the left sidebar shows Home first, then Pinned, Libraries, and Drives, but I can't find the 'This PC' section. Is there any way to make it appear?

[@Productive_Tech]

Hmmmm, not sure if your on a different version of Files cause I have "This PC" as a clickable list item in the sidebar on the left. Have you tried pinning it? There might be something in the settings but I also know that if you right click on the headings or the white space with all headings collapsed you get some reordering options. Hope that helps? I think your best bet is to pin the menu and move it to the top in the pinned menu :)

[@lozikl]

1:34 It's not a "nice, cool" animation of elements changing their position when resizing the window. It's fuckin NESSESARY! It's not just an animation that makes experience more delightful, this animation helps our brain to track where items have moved to. In default File Explorer elements just teleport to a different position, which is very confusing, because we don't understand where exactly items moved to. Like... I bet you all noticed that File Explorer DOES NOT have smooth scroll… in 2025… Yeah =_= And I think we all agree that this is terrible. Smooth scroll works in the same way, it allows our brain to track the movement of the items, so you see the element in position A, and how it moves to position B, it helps to track changes in the interface. This resizing animation is the same and it's as important as smooth scroll. But yeah... 2025 multibillion company can't even add a smooth scrolling into basic system app of one of their most important products... HOLY F...

[@Productive_Tech]

Couldn't agree more, I probably should of been as thorough as I was in the smooth scroll section at 5:57. 😅 I find the lack of animations in FE very jarring. Though many have divided options on Apple, which is fair, their UI design is unmatched, especially in the animation department which they got right from the very beginning. Yh they've made a a few questionable decisions but their UI decisions are usually on point and it's clear MS took heavy inspiration in the win 11 design but just didn't bother to touch file explorer...

[@lozikl]

@ To be honest the whole windows 11 redesign feels like they just made it, because they needed to make it more fresh looking and because MacOS had this design. So they just copied it, without having any understanding of why and for what purpose they were changing interface and didn’t even understand why Apple's designers did what they did. Like seriously… do they even have designers at Microsoft?

[@Productive_Tech]

Exactly, even the design side of things they literally missed stuff out and removed features in the process especially in the beginning. You only have to take a look at the control centre all these years on to know where their priorities lie. I think if this was any other company they would be ridiculed like no other but for some reason MS gets a free pass? Like you say it's like they just copied the design trends many other companies have established without thinking about usability... Maybe windows 12? 😅 Or switch to the light side or dark side instead? 🐧🍎

[@_p4n0s_]

How many props do you have? I'm starting to believe that if you talk about dinosaurs, you will bring one of them on camera. 😂 Great vid as always.

[@Productive_Tech]

XD Yep I have a lot, and think that it spices things up a bit for the video. I'm a bit of a tech collector to be honest 😅. Also, regarding dinosaurs or any other non tech topics, if I ever do, then all I can say is challenge accepted ;)

[@athardavid]

00:08 okie you took the match cut advice seriously, Mashallah ❤

[@Productive_Tech]

Still places where things can always be improved but yh just taking things one step at a time. Good to see your comment once again :)

[@fredrikandersson7662]

Thanks for a good video. When you set this to default it doesn't start on my PC. When you copy files you don't see that this is being done. It would be good to have some visual feedback.

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks 🙂 and fair points you bring up. Not sure about a progress indicator when copying (I know that you get one in the top right of the app like I showed) but otherwise I'm not to sure :/. In regards to the start-up I would imagine that you are able to set the files application to load on start-up to solve the issue?

[@SuperTort0ise]

The problem with this app (as others have mentioned) is performance, but that's a problem with FE as well (win11 made it so much worse), I've had so many crashes and bugs with FE, and I can still replicate them. It's insane to me that no one at MS gets pissed off enough to fix it, let alone because it's their job.

[@Productive_Tech]

To be honest it's not just the file explorer it's other aspects of windows as well. If it was any other platform people would be going mad but windows and Microsoft often just get a free pass with some of the UI and design decisions. Windows is highly scattered and inconsistent and I don't see it changing any time soon unfortunately. Maybe it's time to switch sides to the light side 🐧 or the dark side 🍎, depending on how you look at it XD

[@SuperTort0ise]

@Productive_Tech I switched to the light side years ago and it's great, but I still have windows for a few things(I also like to check in and see if they improve, but they don't) and if I help anyone it's typically windows, every time I use it, it sucks.

[@Productive_Tech]

One day I might get around to testing Linux out and making videos on there as well, but for now it's windows only and yes I do find alot of it annoying hence the videos to get the most out of it and avoid the annoying stuff lol. Thanks for the comment.

[@NSPG911]

0:46 the file you downloaded isnt an exe, its more like an apk for windows (hence extension is either .appx or .msix)

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks for correcting me there, I just made the assumption without digging or looking further 👍

[@NSPG911]

@Productive_Tech no problem, i used to abuse these to install stuff on my school laptop lol

[@Productive_Tech]

XD

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

I think this is a great app and I have tried it out before, however what kept me from using it was the fact that it can't be used as the file picker in programs. I really don't want to have my main file explorer app and then a different one for picking files in programs. It's just too jarring to switch between them, especially on windows 10.

[@Productive_Tech]

Yep completely valid on windows 11 Microsoft closed the gap by adding tabs in file explorer but in windows 10 Files was even more compelling. Have you tried the replacement toggle switch that I showed where you can replace the files app from a system level. I haven't tried it but just thought to mention it if it helps

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

@Productive_Tech I have tried it, however it doesn't replace the file picker in other apps. I do actually use QTTabBar to tweak the file explorer to add tabs, and it has worked wonders for me. Too bad there's no dark mode.

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

@Productive_Tech I have tried enabling that option, which does work for showing files in the file explorer, however it doesn't replace the file picker when opening files in other apps. I have been using QTTabBar, which tweaks the windows file explorer and adds tabs as well as many other things. It has worked wonders for me. Though it would be even better if it had a dark mode.

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

@Productive_Tech I have tried enabling that option, which does work for showing files in the file explorer, however it doesn't replace the file picker when opening files in other apps. I have been using QTTabBar, which tweaks the windows file explorer and adds tabs as well as many other things. It has worked wonders for me. Though it would be even better if it had a dark mode.

[@ego-lay_atman-bay]

@Productive_Tech So, my reply keeps getting deleted, but the gist of it is that didn't work and I use QTTabBar.

[@Wesmosis]

We need videos about Directory Opus

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks for the suggestion, never heard of it until now and looking at the stuff online it seems super powerful. Will add it to my list :)

[@halbour]

@Productive_Tech If you're wondering - I use DOpus., ask me anything about it!

[@z3t4n]

@Productive_Tech Directory Opus its the most powerfull apps ive seen, but it needs quite a bit of customization to the interface, cause the default one, its a bit to different from what we are used to on windows explorer. But you do get used after a bit of usage. As i said its really powerfull, i had to watch a bunch of youtube videos just to see what it can do.

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks I will definitely be making a video on it at some point. Never heard of it until now and maybe a more up to date resource on the customisation for a beginner getting familiar with it might be of value to many people. Let's see

[@temperance7]

All of the features are excellent, but the uwp part of it slows it down tremendously, I blame microsoft too

[@Productive_Tech]

Fair point. MS I feel have just given up on Windows and making tangible improvements. They likely have bigger fish to fry that will make them more money rather than solving fundamental usability issues with FE for example.

[@temperance7]

@Productive_Tech Just to say, you get it, man. I have never seen anyone with the products I use; most of the creators recommend software I already know better version of or something that eliminates the problem. You have recommended a good amt of the sw i know is good

[@tomershami1]

Use MacOS finder with all of this features without the limitations :)

[@Productive_Tech]

Maybe time to switch to the dark side? 🍎

[@TeamSM-official]

Underrated Software i really like Ui but sometimes it's lagging.

[@Productive_Tech]

Maybe 2025 is the year they fix the performance side of things...

[@Renigen]

Uhh How do you make something as simple as the file manager... Lag? I'm just wondering, how?

[@Productive_Tech]

I'm not a software developer but I think it could be something to do with the extra features that they have added in that kind of have to load for each page when browsing files. Removing these features would make it more stable and faster but then at that point it has no edge over FE and trying to optimise it might be harder than it seems to get it to run smoothly. That's just a guess though

[@TeamSM-official]

@@Renigen I mentioned it's sometimes, open source no one can contribute perfectly or faster if they not get anything from that except learners. I am not saying that they can't they need time. File Manager like Essential Component Require openSource becouse no one can trust third party even they not collecting data. Like Arc Browser Does they broken Trust becouse of not openSource even a Chromium as Base. If you are a developer only then you can understand upper things. if you don't sorry I can't let you understand.

[@TeamSM-official]

@Productive_Tech i Appreciate & also Thankyou 💕

[@Jalmaan]

I really want to love this app, because it has all i am really looking for. But it's so friggin laggy

[@Productive_Tech]

Hopefully they can improve that aspect in 2025...

[@noellewastaken]

Now it's on par with Linux's file managers from 15 years ago!

[@Productive_Tech]

Never tried Linux, maybe it's time to move to the light side... 👀

[@jaj18]

its slow, there is a new winhawk module to enable folder sizes in windows explorer. the default explorer with some tweaks is better now.

[@Productive_Tech]

Interesting, will add it to my list of things that I need to check out, thanks for sharing. 👍

[@collincatmull]

I used Files for a while, but what I have to say is while it's really nice, its also quite laggy.

[@Productive_Tech]

Yeah they really need to sort that out, otherwise it would become quite feasible as a complete replacement, especially if you're looking for a more modern version

[@Z_eroOfficial]

You the goat of windows

[@Productive_Tech]

Much appreciated, thank you so much! :)

[@CesarPeron]

Nice content

[@Productive_Tech]

Thank you! :)

[@zagvot]

Miller Views is so nice ... can MS add that feature in file explorer?

[@Productive_Tech]

If they wanted to they would of by now. It's a MacOS feature and I think the argument from MS is that the breadcrumbs in the title bar with the tiny drop down arrow achieves the same thing, which is true but it cant beat having the dedicated layout of miller columns

[@rickygonal]

Can this file explorer rename files in bulk? that's a mayor feature I just recently discover is not available in windows like in MacOs, I use multiple files in my work laptop (MAC) and trying to do the same in my personal PC I had to check a tutorial and use excel and the cmd just to rename files in bulk. I can't believe something so useful is not available in windows.

[@Productive_Tech]

This feature is available in the normal windows Files Explorer but you will need to download a "mod" app if you like. This app is designed and made by Microsoft and gives you additional features. The app is called "PowerToys" and you can get it from the Microsoft store for free. After you download it you just want to enable the "bulk rename feature" from within the features list. This will then add this feature into File Explorer as if it was there in the first place by default, there is not commands that you need to write or complex UIs, the feature is pretty neat and intuitive once you enable it. There's quite a lot of info about this online but I've also made a video on PowerToys here if you want to check it out. :D kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2mVYZ2aiL90mZI

[@rickygonal]

@ no way, thanks so much, you’re a life saver

[@Productive_Tech]

@ Most welcome! 🙂

[@abhiabzy]

The best part is some of these Files app feature is then added to Default File Manager after a year or so later by Microsoft ( the tab view , the side bar preview etc ) . 😂 And still didn't made all the changes Files offeres. The only issue i faces was its a bit slow.

[@Productive_Tech]

That's Microsoft for you lol. If there was one feature that is a bit annoying for me personally it is the smooth scrolling. Coming from a laptop trackpad file explorer was alright in this regard but moving into more of a desk setup I just found that the content jumps in notch intervals which is so annoying for me. Literally no other UI does this nowadays yes this fundamental part of windows does for some reason. And yes I agree they really should put all development on the speed and performance side of things rather than that of more features cause it has enough of that advantage

[@sammozafari]

the only downsides for me are the slowness, and the weird approach to context menus, I’ve been using this since the early beta days and this came a long way from back then.

[@Productive_Tech]

Appreciate the comment and insights, yes slowness is something that they really need to work out. I think it has improved but could be better 👍

[@GrantSR]

Will it sort a folder where the files and folders are mixed together, and are sorted purely alphabetically. Instead of the folders always sorted separately, at the top?

[@Productive_Tech]

Nope it works in the same way to file explorer, in the sense that the folders and files are sorted separately in 2 distinct chunks. Now that you bring this up, it would be a valuable option to have in both the normal FE and this app for that matter

[@lululemon0424]

Its all good only a nit too slow.

[@DearDevSharmaSir]

Great video

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks! 😁

[@Elvio-G]

I'm devoted to Directory Opus

[@Productive_Tech]

I will definitely do a video on it at some point, thanks for the comment👍

[@PhilMinecraft]

I think the File Explorer is good enough, and not slow

[@Productive_Tech]

Yep I agree it's "good enough" but it could always be improved. Just thought to share this app which potentially shows features FE could implement 👍

[@JoRoBoYo]

The preview page exist in Explorer and behave the same.

[@Hi-HK]

Files is beautiful app. But the Performance is slow. Until they fix that, I am sticking with Directory Opus 👑

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks for the comment once again, directory opus, never heard of it until this video and seeing all the comments. Definitely seems like a good video topic. 👍

[@nsawatchlistbait289]

Bazzite is bliss

[@TheEvelynMakesThings]

Dolphin somehow is ported to windows, and it isnt bad

[@SteveMacSticky]

Dolphin is way better than this. It's not a bad mini clone of it though.

[@Productive_Tech]

Never heard of dolphin or what it does, will check it out thanks 👍

[@SteveMacSticky]

@Productive_Tech dolphin is from KDE linux

[@TheEvelynMakesThings]

@Productive_Tech Refering to the KDE file manager, not the wii emulator just incase there is any confusion

[@fotnite_]

I don't get why Microsoft just can't seem to make a decent file manager. Over in Linux land, there are many file managers available, most of them are free and open source, and all of them that I've seen are better than the Windows file manager. Files is better in UI design and features compared to Windows Explorer, but for some reason it is very slow a lot of the time. Again, comparing this to Linux land, all options I've seen are better on this front (in fact all options I've seen are faster than Windows Explorer).

[@Productive_Tech]

Never tried Linux before. Hopefully I can get around to trying it out this year but let's see... If this open source project was created for windows and the only problem with it is performance (likely for difficulty in optimising for windows) then would indeed imagine the Linux file managers to be pretty decent. Files is great I think as a showcase of what FE could be with some further tweaks and windows optimisation but MS always just puts half baked stuff out there

[@fotnite_]

@Productive_Tech One of the most popular ones, Dolphin, apparently has a Windows build. Dunno how well it would run, or if it will look ugly because it is expecting theming that isn't there, etc. but it's there. Probably isn't maintained as well as the Linux version so there are bound to be bugs.

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks for the info, will add it to my list of things to check out :)

[@Clickworker101]

This should be the default file explorer. The bad thing is it won’t open if you open or save a file

[@Productive_Tech]

Yeah I think the integration side of things might be a bit difficult for any app to sort out. Though I would imagine that the "fully replace file explorer option" in the settings of this app likely might do this but I haven't tried it myself.

[@jonaykon]

@Productive_Tech it sadly doesen't

[@typingcat]

In a Simpson's episode, a character asked why make 32 flavours when they can't get vanilla right. I have been thinking the same thing about MS and their apps. Why keep creating gimmicky new apps when the can't even get the most basic app, the file explorer, right?

[@Productive_Tech]

I love this analogy XD. MS is MS. They always do this kind of thing from hardware to software choices and indeed design choices as well

[@ricarmig]

Is there something similar but for ANDROID?

[@Productive_Tech]

Not that I'm aware of as I don't use Android :/

[@nadooalaa1675]

What is surprising for me that from Microsoft store is paid But when I downloaded it it was free and i didn't know any other way to download it

[@Productive_Tech]

I think it changed at some point so that the way to get it for free would now be from the website and if you wanted to pay and support the developers for long term use there would be an easier way which was through the Microsoft store.

[@DznMiguel]

I havent seen the video yet but i have used this and it wont Open instantly like the default explorer therefore I am not using it anymore

[@DznMiguel]

Okay I have seen the section where you mention startup times But yeah those times made me not use it anymore It's an awesome app nonetheless

[@Productive_Tech]

Yep, I can get behind that as well. I feel if all efforts were solely placed on speed, performance, and reliability for a period of time, I think this app could fully replace file explorer for many people.

[@Ayushyadav-rq3bu]

But ive tried it Its nice better than original but at the same time slow and requires more hardware

[@AmodeusR]

As some said here, It really lacks in performance, and that's considering I use a Ryzen 5 5600G, one of the best cpus one can get currently, so yeah, it's not really a viable product, despite being really beautiful.

[@FPL_worm]

Will the files you download automatically go there? And will powertoys features work on it?

[@Productive_Tech]

The files app is simply just a portal if you like into your system files as it’s an alternative to the file explorer so if you do something in file explorer it will reflect in the Files app and same the other way around. In regards to power toys I am not sure tbh but if I had to guess it likely won’t as it would be classed as a different app by the system

[@FPL_worm]

@Productive_Tech I'll give it a try, but not having powertoys features would be quite a big downside

[@Productive_Tech]

@FPL_worm no worries, I was just showcasing/sharing it from a cool and interesting app perspective after I saw it online :)

[@aweebtaku429]

Oh it's the VLC guy

[@Productive_Tech]

XD good to see your comment once again 👍

[@Landekar]

The tragedy of all devs bragging with their file managers, TagSpaces, Eagle and even Adobe Bridge, none of which work with the open/save file dialog is a joke. It's always been.

[@Productive_Tech]

Tbh not sure if you can do that with the files app from the toggle switch I showed in the video, I didn't try it myself personally. Could this be a limitation that Microsoft have created so it's the best the devs can do? Just theorising

[@Landekar]

@ I don't really know. But I have been searching on this subject for several days now and this is hopeless still. It's obvious, casual consumer users will never agree to do this, because solutions are very tedious. What seems to be the good answer is: Hooking the apps, which is the most robust way to intercept and modify file dialog behavior. With something like Detours or EasyHook. But I didn't figure out how to do what I need with it.

[@Productive_Tech]

Yh I'm not too familiar with that either tbf...

[@nothingbutanime4975]

I used it sometimes back, it was slow and keep on freezing Has it improved now?

[@gilnet3605]

Yes a lot and V4 Will Come soon

[@zaxerone]

Does it support nilesoft shell ?

[@Productive_Tech]

I don't think so as it has it's own modern context menu that is similar to way that nilesoft shell operates in regards to the icons and clean aesthetic

[@zaxerone]

@Productive_Tech I'll try but it's not a problem if it doesn't work, just if it don't makes bugs or something. Thanks for this app anyway !

[@Productive_Tech]

No worries! Just thought to share my experience on this interesting file explorer potential replacement :D

[@reisaki18]

I'll just stick on Directory Opus

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks for the suggestion I searched it and though the UI is not as modern, it is definitely a more functionality 1st approach.

[@Clickworker101]

Everything is better than file explorer.

[@Productive_Tech]

I covered everything search in some other videos as part of a listicle style but I agree it is a very powerful and useful tool. It might be an interesting video idea actually!

[@gilnet3605]

@Productive_Tech everything will be integrated into files. At least there is a recent thread that says it's in the to-do list on github

[@GK-gy7hb]

I used this app many times but when I open this app every time it takes 1 minute to open it is so messy when we are in urgent works. According to my opinion file explorer is still better than this ( I have used the free version of this) 😊

[@Productive_Tech]

Yep I think if they can solve some of these issues for the various system variations that people use it would be a good incentive to switch to it if your looking for a modernised alternative

[@VSPlum]

Crashed 3 times in 5 minutes while just browsing network, local files or using preview feature. Delete, forget.

[@jasim-dev]

i don't recommend using it as default because it is slow :p

[@Productive_Tech]

Yh I think it depends on how far you're willing to tolerate the slowness I'd say which would vary from person to person

[@CxWrdzY]

not a replacement for me, it just windows explorer with fancy-er ui

[@Productive_Tech]

Fair, it's slower but it's more a showcase of additional features that can potentially be added into the native windows file explorer if MS ever gets around to fixing things

[@CHEMCE512]

is a free apps ??

[@Productive_Tech]

Yes it is a free app, you can get it for free from the website link that I have in the video description

[@CHEMCE512]

@Productive_Tech oh nice thx for this video

[@Productive_Tech]

No worries :)

[@deepakkumardk9272]

How to download this in linux mint mate

[@commenter_in_the_light]

i'd say Nemo already is pretty good

[@Productive_Tech]

I don't think it is on there unfortunately :/

[@gigend]

i'm tested, despite all of good features, then yes, performance is slow.

[@AravindhKumar007]

Why do I think the default file explorer enough and this is just an overhead 😅

[@Productive_Tech]

That's valid as well tbh, there's nothing really wrong with file explorer and that's why I don't think they have changed it much but I think this app offers a good look into additional things that they could add for people who would value the changes.

[@DataJuggler]

I've cussed Microsoft for 25 years for not having a font selector. I use File Explorer all day and can barely see

[@Productive_Tech]

Now that you bring it up I'm surprised also that there is no way to change the font natively, might there be a 3rd party way to do this?

[@DataJuggler]

@Productive_Tech Microsoft's answer is to change your system resolution I can't do that because if I do the software I develop will not look right for people with normal vision.

[@Productive_Tech]

Yh that's kind of annoying, I'll let you know if I come across anything that solves this issue if I do

[@aeit999]

Cool project. But opus directory wins with everything

[@Productive_Tech]

Have only done surface level research on it and would agree however I guess the thing here is that it's free and open source as an advantage. I plan to do a video on Opus at some point. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Rivenworld]

Hmmm, just seems like a lot of eye candy to me, won't be changing...

[@Productive_Tech]

Fair, just thought to share my experience on it as it seemed interesting. :)

[@Mr.Eminem]

It's slow even on good specs

[@Productive_Tech]

When compared to the file explorer yes I'll have to agree

[@mmsic]

👍

[@Productive_Tech]

Thank you 🙂

[@musfiquerrhman7329]

I have tried this, it's buggy as hell

[@Productive_Tech]

I didn't find it too buggy when I used it but rather the performance and speed could be better... :/

[@musfiquerrhman7329]

@Productive_Tech I used it 2/3 Months ago at that time it was buggy. I have tried it again after watching your video. it's a lot better now. Thanks ;)

[@Productive_Tech]

Great to hear 🙂

[@jj-icejoe6642]

It's buggy and slow AF

[@abuzawad3192]

none of the file manager are as good as KDE's dolphin

[@Productive_Tech]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm starting to wonder if a video dedicated to KDE's apps might be interesting... 🤔

[@jippee1]

The app has nice design but the performance is dreadful

[@chickfila7nugget]

true also Productive Tech at 7:06 "in 2024" lol

[@Productive_Tech]

Yh I might of made a little slip there 😅

[@Campu1120]

7:01 2024? Xd Yeah I get it, it takes a while to do a video and surely you recorded this in 2024

[@Productive_Tech]

Alright you got me 👀, yeah I work on multiple at a time and the actual voiceover was done a while back as other elements were being added in and while also working on other videos. Not to mention I don't always release based on what is done but also based on the topics I've put out recently. But yh my bad XD

[@Campu1120]

@Productive_Tech it was just a little detail. You did a complete, easy to understand and good quality video

[@Productive_Tech]

No worries, I appreciate that! :D

[@ngspace9829]

God I love using Linux,

[@Gelgas]

Good but the thumbnail is super slow, uninstalled

[@_GhostMiner]

Tried it and it's just a typical UWP junk. Takes forever to load, Display, and has no notable changes compared to explorer. UWP is worse than Java in terms of perfomance. Use Win32 or else...

[@devKazuto]

File Explorer and fast? Good joke. It takes ages to generate thumbnails in photo or videos folder xD

[@Productive_Tech]

Yh that is annoying to be fair especially with other file types like HEIC and HEVC and other file types that windows has to render I believe. Just when compared to the Files app does FE seem fast

[@SteveMacSticky]

It's da Vinci, not da Vinchi.

[@Productive_Tech]

I have no words. I don't think I will ever be able to change my ways now. Thank you for making me aware of this grave mistake I'll likely to continue to make. I think I just got into a habit of spelling it how it sounds and never realised it. 😭

[@SteveMacSticky]

@Productive_Tech you only get one warning. Change your spelling mistakes or forever get tormented in oblivion

[@Productive_Tech]

😫

[@RedFlyHD]

Files is slow

[@Workingwithdpr]

🐧 laughing in the corner

[@Productive_Tech]

XD

[@Renigen]

Aight man, gimme the names of at least 2 file managers on linux that look and work just as good. I bet it would be easy.

[@Workingwithdpr]

@@Renigen I have used dolphin, nautilus and nemo

[@elrondforwin]

cpu and ram eater tbh.

[@JoRoBoYo]

It is sluggish trash

[@roccociccone597]

Imagine being miserable and using Windows. Yikes.

[@Renigen]

I don't think insulting people is a good way of showing them how good your operating system is. Just a guess.

[@San_KV_OldCantt]

Files app keeps crashing

[@Productive_Tech]

I personally haven’t had too many crashes, just slowness and resource use being a bit high

[@MiroslavJandrijevic]

Copy Linux File Manager-s.

[@Productive_Tech]

Never used Linux personally but it is something that I plan on doing at some point 👀

[@MylesHamlyn]

Good app, but I still prefer OneCommander.

[@Productive_Tech]

Some other viewers have also mentioned this, might look into it at some point in the future 👍

[@MylesHamlyn]

@Productive_Tech It is a bit slower, but the amount of things you can do with it is pretty incredible.

[@Productive_Tech]

Appreciate that will check it out 👍

[@philipperostin]

Useless Bloatware

[@Productive_Tech]

Interesting take