Files Outpaces Microsoft with Faster Context Menu Update

Files, an open-source file explorer alternative for Windows 11, has released a new update (v4.2.7) that speeds up the operating system's sluggish context menu and improves memory use.

This comes ahead of Microsoft's planned overhaul of File Explorer, which is expected to address similar issues.

The update also includes improvements to multitasking in Files, with better memory cleanup habits when tabs are closed.

Files' v4.2.7 changelog highlights several key features and fixes, including improved context menu performance and the ability to open a new tab by middle-clicking the tab strip.