Microsoft speeds up File Explorer, fixes dark mode
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- Microsoft delivers a speed boost for Windows 11 File Explorer, fixes dark‑mode rendering, and cuts Explorer.exe crashes.
- Xbox Mode is extended to Windows laptops, PCs, and tablets, unifying the gaming experience across devices.
- FAT32 storage limit on Windows 11 is raised to 32 GB, ending a three‑decade restriction on external drives.
Why it matters: Windows 11 power users gain the ability to use 32 GB FAT32 drives, expanding storage options and reducing the need for reformatting, which in turn cuts support tickets for Microsoft.
