If you are using Windows, whatever the version, you
are familiar with the file management tool, File Explorer. It doesn't matter
what you do on your computer, after all, it's the first tool you run to access
files, folders, and any storage drives attached to your computer. Although you
use it on a daily basis, you do not make the most of its capabilities, yes,
this tool offers much more functionality than just browsing and transferring
files here and there. If you want to enhance your Windows experience and manage
files professionally, below we highlight 5 programs that are a real addition to
File Explorer that makes using them faster, better, and easier.
First Addition: File Converter
File Converter is a very simple free program that
allows you to quickly convert a file format or several files by right-clicking
the File Explorer toolbar so that it automatically merges after installing it
with the tool so that all you have to do in order to convert a file is to click
Right-click on this file and select the format from the File Converter menu,
and the conversion process will take place immediately in a few seconds. The
program supports a lot of different file formats, for example, you can convert
a Word document to PDF or a PSD file to JPEG or PNG, and much more. You can
customize the menu to add/remove formulas, or specify what you want to happen
after the conversion is completed, etc. through its settings window.
The second edition: Groups
Groups is an ideal addition for those who deal with a
group of windows or programs at the same time, as it allows them to activate
the tab system in File Explorer to be similar to what you see in Internet
browsers. Simply drag any window you want to join the group and drop it over
the title bar of another window, and the program will create a group that
combines all the windows into one window only, and you can move between them
easily. The program works on any window, whether related to File Explorer or
another program, for example, Microsoft Word, Photoshop...etc. The program also
provides a great feature which is saving collections; You can organize many windows
of programs and documents that you are used to dealing with daily in one group.
Later, you can open all the windows included in the group with one click.
Third edition: DropIt
DropIt helps you get rid of the hard work that you do
every day while using your computer from renaming files, to moving them to
different locations', as it is specially designed to automate all your file
management processes. The program is represented by a small icon floating on
the screen, and you only have to drag and drop files or folders over this icon
to start processing it. But first, you have to decide what you want the program
to do after dropping, the program can do many tasks such as copy, move,
decompress, rename, delete, and more other actions.
Once you select this, the program will perform the
task automatically each time you insert files above the icon. For example, if
you select the program to move any video files to the Movies folder, when you
have video files elsewhere, like your desktop, you can drop them over the icon,
and those files will automatically be moved to the Movies folder. At first
glance, the program seems complicated, but after taking some time to practice,
you will deal with it professionally and you will discover that it is a really
excellent addition to Windows.
Fourth edition: TeraCopy
TeraCopy can free you from File Explorer's
"sterile" file transfer and copy service that usually takes a long
time to move files from one folder or disk to another, plus the process is
prone to failure which puts your data at risk. So, I recommend you try this
software because it provides what you need in the context of a better file
transfer/copying experience. Even if your hard drive is old and has a slow
speed, you should notice a speed difference between TeraCopy and the Windows
Virtual Service while moving or copying files. Moreover, the program can handle
and execute multiple operations at the same time. In the event of a failure,
TeraCopy will automatically skip the problematic file instead of ending the
entire process. The interface of the program is very easy, so you should not
have any difficulty using it.
Fifth edition: FileMenu Tools
FileMenu Tools aims to make the right-click menu of File Explorer more useful by adding more useful new options that enhance file management. For example, adding new items to the Send To list, or deleting items that are already in the list. In general, it is a comprehensive program to customize the right-click menu. It is available in two versions, one free and one paid, which can also be used as a portable or installed on the system. The interface of the program is very easy and clear, on the main interface you will find all the pre-existing options you can put a checkmark next to any of them and press the Apply button. Or click on the Add Command option from the left menu to add new commands. Note that you can also test any command to see exactly what it does before adding it, by clicking on the Test Command option.