Windows 11 Recent Files: How to View, Access, and Manage Them

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 20/06/2026

Windows 11 keeps track of files you've recently opened — in File Explorer, the Start menu, and individual apps. Here's how to use it, clear it, and turn it off.

Windows 11 Recent Files: How to View, Access, and Manage Them

How to Search Network Drives on Windows 11

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 20/06/2026

Searching files on a network drive or mapped drive works differently on Windows 11. Here's how to search shared folders, mapped drives, and NAS devices effectively.

How to Search Network Drives on Windows 11

How to Search for Files by Type on Windows 11 (docx, pdf, jpg, and more)

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 20/06/2026

Need to find all PDFs on your PC, or every photo in a folder? Windows 11 has built-in file type filters in both Search and File Explorer. Here's how to use them.

How to Search for Files by Type on Windows 11 (docx, pdf, jpg, and more)

How to Find Files by Date Modified on Windows 11

by: Larry MillerPublished on: 20/06/2026

Remember editing a file last Tuesday but can't find it? Windows 11 lets you search by date modified in File Explorer and Windows Search. Here's how.

How to Find Files by Date Modified on Windows 11