{"id":2256,"date":"2026-03-03T23:39:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T23:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/en\/?p=2256"},"modified":"2026-03-03T23:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T23:39:22","slug":"windows-explorer-explained-from-complete-beginner-to-advanced-power-user","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/en\/windows-explorer-explained-from-complete-beginner-to-advanced-power-user\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows Explorer Explained: From Complete Beginner to Advanced Power User"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\ude80 Quick Start (Just Show Me How)<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Windows Explorer is your file manager. Think of it as your filing cabinet for your entire computer.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s what you need to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It&#8217;s that folder icon in your taskbar (bottom-left usually)<\/li>\n<li>You organize files, move stuff around, delete things<\/li>\n<li>Most people use 10% of what it can do<\/li>\n<li>We&#8217;re going to show you everything<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/clutter-versus-organized-file-projects.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2272\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udd14 What Even Is Windows Explorer? (And Why You Need It)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows Explorer is basically a visual interface for your entire hard drive. Everything on your computer \u2014 documents, photos, videos, programs \u2014 they&#8217;re all files and folders living in folders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you can&#8217;t navigate Windows Explorer, you&#8217;re constantly lost trying to find files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you can&#8217;t use it well, you waste hours looking for that one document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you know tricks, you can save hours per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple as that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it this way: <strong>Windows Explorer is like the control center of your computer&#8217;s filing system.<\/strong> Master it, and your life gets way easier. You&#8217;ll find things faster, stay organized, and actually know where your files are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc2 BEGINNER SECTION: The Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**How to Open Windows Explorer**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Three ways to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 1 (Easiest):<\/strong> Click the folder icon in your taskbar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usually at the bottom of your screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Looks like a manila folder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click it, boom, Windows Explorer opens<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 2 (Fastest):<\/strong> Press Windows + E<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows key (bottom-left of keyboard) + E<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instant. My favorite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Way 3:<\/strong> Right-click any folder and choose &#8220;Open&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Context menu appears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Open&#8221; or &#8220;Open with&#8221; \u2192 &#8220;File Explorer&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you&#8217;ll see:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Left side:** &#8220;Quick Access&#8221; folder shortcuts (Desktop, Downloads, Documents, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Middle:** Your files and folders in the current location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Top:** Address bar showing where you are, search bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Right-click any file:** Context menu with options (copy, delete, properties, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-visual-representation-of-windows-explorer-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-visual-representation-of-windows-explorer-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-visual-representation-of-windows-explorer-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-visual-representation-of-windows-explorer-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-visual-representation-of-windows-explorer-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-visual-representation-of-windows-explorer-2048x1117.png 2048w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/A-visual-representation-of-windows-explorer-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Understanding Folders vs Files**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is crucial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Folders** = containers (like a filing cabinet drawer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Files** = actual documents, photos, videos, applications, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Folders can contain other folders. This is called a &#8220;directory structure&#8221; or &#8220;folder hierarchy.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Your main hard drive is <strong>C:\\<\/strong> \u2014 everything else lives inside that. When you see `C:\\Users\\YourName\\Documents`, that means: Hard Drive \u2192 Users folder \u2192 Your Name folder \u2192 Documents folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Basic Navigation**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Double-click** to open a folder or file<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Single click** to select it (highlight it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Back button** (arrow at top-left) = go back one level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Up arrow** (chevron up at top) = go to the parent folder (one level up)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Search box** (top-right) = find files by name<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quick Access shortcuts (left side):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Desktop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pictures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This PC (shows all drives)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click any to jump there instantly. You&#8217;ll notice I use these constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mechanical-keyboard-computer-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mechanical-keyboard-computer-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mechanical-keyboard-computer-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mechanical-keyboard-computer-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mechanical-keyboard-computer-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mechanical-keyboard-computer-2048x1117.png 2048w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/mechanical-keyboard-computer-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Creating Folders (Organization 101)**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to create a new folder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Right-click in empty space<\/strong> (not on a file)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Choose &#8220;New&#8221; \u2192 &#8220;Folder&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Name it something useful<\/strong> (not &#8220;New Folder&#8221;)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Press Enter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Drag files into it<\/strong> to organize them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example smart folder structure:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2026\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bills\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receipts\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>February\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client A\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client B\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archive\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2025\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2024\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure makes finding things super fast. No more random files everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf INTERMEDIATE SECTION: Power User Moves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/multi-monitor-set-up-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/multi-monitor-set-up-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/multi-monitor-set-up-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/multi-monitor-set-up-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/multi-monitor-set-up-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/multi-monitor-set-up-2048x1117.png 2048w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/multi-monitor-set-up-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**File Management Like a Boss**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Copying vs Moving (Critical difference):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Copy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click \u2192 Copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to new location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click \u2192 Paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Result:** File exists in BOTH places (original stays, copy appears elsewhere)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Use when:** You want to keep the original and have a copy somewhere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click \u2192 Cut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to new location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click \u2192 Paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Result:** File moves to new location (original gone from old place)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Use when:** You want to reorganize files<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keyboard shortcuts (faster):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ctrl + C = Copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ctrl + X = Cut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ctrl + V = Paste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete = Move to Recycle Bin (can be undone)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shift + Delete = Permanently delete (careful! Usually can&#8217;t undo)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Searching Like You Mean It**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The search box at the top-right is more powerful than most people think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try these searches:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>`type:image` \u2014 Find all images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>`size:>10MB` \u2014 Find files larger than 10MB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>`modified:today` \u2014 Find files you changed today<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>`filename:*.pdf` \u2014 Find all PDFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>`&#8221;exact phrase&#8221;` \u2014 Search for exact text match<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> You can search `type:video size:&gt;1GB modified:lastweek` to find huge video files from last week you forgot about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This alone saves hours if you learn it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_inae2pinae2pinae-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_inae2pinae2pinae-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_inae2pinae2pinae-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_inae2pinae2pinae-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_inae2pinae2pinae-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_inae2pinae2pinae-2048x1117.png 2048w, https:\/\/ayospc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_inae2pinae2pinae-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Viewing Files Different Ways**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>View<\/strong> menu (top) and try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Large Icons** \u2014 Good for photos, visual browsing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Details** \u2014 See file size, date modified, type (my favorite)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**List** \u2014 Compact view, quick scanning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Tiles** \u2014 Medium-sized previews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Use &#8220;Details&#8221; view when you need to sort by date or size. Click the column header to sort (click again to reverse order).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Multi-Select Magic**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Select multiple files at once:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Ctrl + Click** = Select individual files (hold Ctrl, click each one separately)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Shift + Click** = Select a range (click first, Shift+Click last, everything in between is selected)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Ctrl + A** = Select all files in current folder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Then you can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delete them all at once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move them all to a new folder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy them all to an external drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rename them all (Windows does smart batch renaming)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**File Properties (Know Your Files)**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Right-click any file \u2192 Properties<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Size** \u2014 How much disk space it takes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Created** \u2014 When you first made\/received it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Modified** \u2014 Last time you changed it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Type** \u2014 Is it a Word doc, image, video, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Attributes** \u2014 Is it hidden, read-only, system file, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> If a file says &#8220;Read-only,&#8221; you can&#8217;t edit it. Uncheck &#8220;Read-only&#8221; in Properties to fix it and make it editable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Secret Windows Shortcuts\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3ljghc6NXOQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 ADVANCED SECTION: Expert Tricks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Quick Access Custom Shortcuts**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Want instant access to your most-used folders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Right-click any folder<\/strong> \u2192 &#8220;Pin to Quick Access&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Now it appears in the left panel<\/strong> for instant access (no navigation needed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Drag to reorder<\/strong> if you want them in a specific order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This saves so much time if you have folders you use constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**File Type Filtering**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <strong>View<\/strong> menu, choose &#8220;Filter current view&#8221; to show only:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Great when:<\/strong> You have 1,000 files and need to find just photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Show Hidden Files (Ctrl + H)**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some files are hidden by default (system files, config files, etc.). Toggle &#8220;Hidden items&#8221; in <strong>View<\/strong> menu to see them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t delete hidden files unless you 100% know what you&#8217;re doing. They&#8217;re usually important for Windows to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Address Bar Tricks**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The address bar shows your file path. For example: `C:\\Users\\YourName\\Documents\\Projects`<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Type a path directly** \u2014 Type `C:\\Users\\YourName\\Downloads` and press Enter to jump there instantly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Edit the path** \u2014 Change &#8220;Downloads&#8221; to &#8220;Desktop&#8221; to jump to a different folder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Copy the path** \u2014 Ctrl + C to copy the full path (useful for tech support)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Sharing &amp; Permissions**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Right-click any file\/folder \u2192 Properties \u2192 Sharing tab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Share with others** on your home network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Set who can access it** (read-only vs edit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>**Make it read-only** so others can&#8217;t edit it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Batch Rename (Rename Multiple Files at Once)**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Select multiple files<\/strong> (Ctrl+Click or Shift+Click)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Press F2<\/strong> (or right-click \u2192 Rename)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Type new name, press Enter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Windows automatically names them:<\/strong> NewName, NewName (2), NewName (3)&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Use this to organize photos or documents quickly. Way faster than renaming one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Compressed Folders (Zip Files)**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Right-click file\/folder<\/strong> \u2192 &#8220;Send to&#8221; \u2192 &#8220;Compressed (zipped) folder&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>It creates a .zip file<\/strong> (smaller, easier to email)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Right-click the .zip<\/strong> \u2192 &#8220;Extract All&#8221; to unzip it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Great for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emailing large files (zip them first, they&#8217;re smaller)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backing up folders (zips compress well)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storing old projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">**Command Line Access (For Real Power Users)**<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Windows 11, you can open PowerShell\/Command Prompt from any folder:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>**Shift + Right-click** in empty space \u2192 &#8220;Open PowerShell here&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or: Ctrl + L to go to address bar, type `powershell`, press Enter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can run advanced commands directly. 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