You can open local files of your computer on Chrome, Edge or Firefox with the help of a single keyboard shortcut on Windows 11/10 PC.

CRDOWNLOAD files are temporary files created by Chrome when you download a file from any Chromium-based browser. Learn how to open it.

Google's latest 'blend online with offline' trick is automatically opening Google Drive files from the web with your desktop apps.

Learn how to use a Microsoft 365 setting to choose whether to open files in the online or desktop app, giving you full control for each file.

Turn your computer on and go pour yourself a cup of coffee. When you return, the software and files you need to start the day will be open and ready to go.