We've all used File Explorer on Windows, but do you know everything it can do? These features may have flown under your radar.

In Windows 10 and 11, you can enable it by opening File Explorer, clicking the View menu, and selecting Preview pane. Once enabled, you can click a file to see its contents displayed in the pane.

Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5066188 Out-of-band, released on Aug. 19, 2025.