Weird but true: There's a very easy way to get Windows 10's File Explorer in Windows 11 - in fact you won't believe how simple this is.

Microsoft has done much to improve File Explorer in Windows 11, but you can get tabs, tags, and more by using one of these File Explorer replacements.

Microsoft has done much to improve File Explorer in Windows 11, but you can get tabs, tags, and more by using one of these File Explorer replacements.

Microsoft is known for leaving things behind between Windows versions, but it seems kind of ridiculous that the old File Explorer can be switched to just by address bar navigation, or low effort.

A Reddit user discovered this trick by chance, which opens the Windows 10 File Explorer in Windows 11.

Despite promising not to ship new features for Windows 10 anymore, Microsoft released a surprising update for File Explorer. Although not earth-shattering, it makes backing up files a little easier.