Windows Explorer

One program that you should know from top to bottom is Windows Explorer (or File Explored) that is built into Microsoft Windows. As the name implies, it not to render or view pages on the web but connect to other devices on the network.

Keyboard Shortcuts
* Win + E = Open Explorer instantly.
* Alt + D = Jump to address bar.
* Ctrl + Shift + N = New folder.
* Alt + P = Toggle preview pane.

Core Functions
* Navigation Pane – left sidebar with Quick Access, This PC, Libraries, Network, and drives.
* Ribbon Menu / Command Bar – context-aware tools for file/folder actions.
* Address Bar – shows the path and lets you jump to locations directly.
* File List View – where your files and folders appear (different view modes: list, details, icons).
* Preview/Details Pane – lets you see file metadata or content previews.
* Search Box – integrated with Windows Search for finding files by name, type, or metadata.

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About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Support Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.