Microsoft is getting more aggressive about insisting that you use its OneDrive cloud for your Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 files. If you'd prefer to keep those files out of the cloud, follow these ...

Copilot on Windows can now retrieve files from your PC’s hard drive. I've tested the AI-driven search feature and show you how to benefit.

You can view hidden files on Windows by opening up a File Explorer window, switching to the View tab on the ribbon bar, and checking the Hidden items box.

If you want to see recently opened files in Windows 11, then open Recent Items folder, use File Explorer Home, Taskbar, Start menu, etc.

How to backup your files with OneDrive If you're not already signed into OneDrive and using it to sync your files, see our article "How to sign into OneDrive" for more information. 1.

We’ve talked about File Explorer (Windows Explorer in Windows 7) several times before, and if you ask me it’s one of the most important parts of Windows to customize.

It's an oldie but goodie: Creating a system image of your Windows 10 PC in case your hard drive goes belly up and you need to recover your files, settings and apps.