File manager applications let you copy, view, edit, delete, or move files and folders.

The first graphical file manager was introduced in 1983 on Apple’s Lisa personal computer.

Where Is the File Manager in Windows 10?

File folders on a green background

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The default file management app in Windows 10 isFile Explorer.

you’re free to access File Explorer in several different ways in Windows 10.

By default, the File Explorer app (a folder icon) is pinned to the taskbar.

A screenshot of the Windows 10 File Explorer

This is the fastest way to access File Explorer.

It includes several panes for browsing folders, managing files, and previewing file contents.

launch the File Manager on MacOS

The File Manager app in Mac is calledFinder.

A screenshot of the Finder in macOS.

However Linux developers usually keep things similar to the Windows experience.

To fire up the app, just tap on theFile Managerapp in your apps list.

The default Android file manager is very minimalist, butit’s also very simple to use.

A screenshot of the default Android file manager

With iOS 11,Apple introduced a Files appthat could also access and manage local gadget files.

Like the default Android file manager, it’s a very basic app.

But for essential file management tasks, it does the job well.

A screenshot of the iPhone iCloud Drive app

To pop fire up app, just tap on theFilesapp from one of your homescreens.