

Internet browsers have it, and it works wonderfully, why wouldn’t a file explorer have it? Sure, the basic functionality works wonderfully, it has a very simple user interface, and it’s fast and lightweight, but for some, that just doesn’t cut it. One big one, for example, is the lack of tabbed browsing.

If you’re a Windows user that spends a lot of time using Explorer, you are undoubtedly aware of many of its shortcomings.

However, these other alternatives usually give you a lot more in terms of functionality and customization. The default apps that come with operating systems commonly usually just offer the basic functionality, plus maybe a thing or two extra. For example, you’ll often find Chrome getting used instead of Microsoft Edge, or Spotify instead of Microsoft’s Groove Music. In many cases people like to replace the default apps that come with their operating systems.
