been using 'file explorer' getting sick of it need better

absolutely
- needs ctrl t to open new tab like in chrome and other things
- a basic usable 'file explorer' needs to have this basic thing
- needs to show what file type it is right in the 'file name'

i think that's it for now
other than that a clean minimalist ui preferred

oh,
absolutely
- needs to remember what page you last closed on and open that
- like many other things does

greatly prefer, not needed: 1 click to open things like the web, not double click
other basic things other apps software does preferred in case they come up in future

Hi, you can install free Qttabbarby Quizo to add tabs into explorer - and a lot more.

- needs to show what file type it is right in the 'file name'

That's an option that's 'always' been there in Windows.

other than that a clean minimalist ui preferred

- you can hide the ribbon, details and preview panes.

Plenty of other file managers around- try Google, and find one that suits you.

You might test Clover 3.0.406

https://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/...ver-EJIE.shtml

Don't get Clover 3.5.4 as it's bundled with adware.

Ctrl+T for new tab.

RE: File type:

Personally I use something else but it probably too complicated for you.

Dumped Windows/File Explorer ages ago.

Now using ...
xplorer2 from Zabket (32bit and 64bit versions)
xplorer2 Windows File Manager (Explorer replacement)

(Note 21 day trial version above is different from ...


Freeware version xplorer2 lite (32bit version only but makes absolutely no difference if installed on 64bit machine)
xplorer2 lite: free windows explorer replacement (file manager)