3rd Day of Christmas

On the 3rd Day of Christmas, Windows 11 Gave to Me...

December 22, 20252 min read

Clean File Views

Ever feel like finding a document is more like digging through Santa’s toy sack than getting real work done? Between cluttered folders, extra clicks, and mystery buttons, File Explorer used to slow even the most productive elves.

Screenshot of Windows Explorer

This Christmas season, Windows 11 delivers a refreshed File Explorer that makes managing files feel lighter, faster, and far less chaotic.

Why This Belongs on the Nice List

The redesigned File Explorer in Windows 11 focuses on clarity and efficiency, exactly what busy end users need during peak workdays.

  • A cleaner layout reduces visual clutter and distractions

  • Simplified toolbar puts common actions front and center

  • Improved spacing and icons make navigation easier on the eyes

Think of it as tidying up the workshop so every tool is right where you expect it.

Unwrap the Steps

Getting started is easier than hanging stockings:

  1. Open File Explorer from the taskbar or press Windows + E

  2. Notice the streamlined toolbar with quick access to New, Copy, Paste, and Share

  3. Use the left navigation pane to jump between OneDrive, Documents, Downloads, and more

Less hunting. More doing. Just how Santa likes it.

Pro Elf Tip

Use Windows + E anytime you need to grab a file fast. It’s the productivity equivalent of a sleigh shortcut straight to your destination.

🎄Sneaking a Peek Under the Tree

Tomorrow’s gift brings instant access to the controls you use most, without digging through menus or settings screens. It’s quick, cozy, and only a click away.

🎁Make Productivity Your Best Holiday Gift

Windows 11 is just the beginning. With POWER!Bytes, you’ll learn how to turn everyday tools into time-saving superpowers through short, focused lessons you can watch between meetings or during your coffee break. Try it free and see how small changes add up to big productivity gains.

Claim your free POWER!Bytes trial

You might say I’m a cross between Dear Abby…and the Crabby Office Lady…I miss the Crabby Office Lady!  While my crabbiness varies depending on the day…my passion for helping you to work smarter and not harder only grows with the knowledge I gain every single day.  So STUMP me!  Ask me questions!  It’s my opportunity to learn, too.  Having said that, I might now just opened a can of worms, but I welcome the challenge.

They call me ShortCut Shari because I love keyboard shortcuts, but there are so many other ways to get from A to B more quickly in your daily job…so let’s get to work!

Shortcut Shari

You might say I’m a cross between Dear Abby…and the Crabby Office Lady…I miss the Crabby Office Lady! While my crabbiness varies depending on the day…my passion for helping you to work smarter and not harder only grows with the knowledge I gain every single day. So STUMP me! Ask me questions! It’s my opportunity to learn, too. Having said that, I might now just opened a can of worms, but I welcome the challenge. They call me ShortCut Shari because I love keyboard shortcuts, but there are so many other ways to get from A to B more quickly in your daily job…so let’s get to work!

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