To make Notepad files always open in a new or separate window in Windows 11, open Notepad setting and change the 'Opening files' option.

FreeFileSync is an open-source file synchronization tool that creates exact copies of your folders wherever you need them. Unlike dedicated backup apps such as Duplicati, which store files in ...

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.

If you want to see recently opened files in Windows 11, then open Recent Items folder, use File Explorer Home, Taskbar, Start menu, etc.

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps of opening a document saved on a remote Samba (or Windows) share, so you can access those files across your LAN.

I need in-use files to be backed up as well, so I'm going with the in-use files option.

Only Office is not only free, the competitor to Microsoft, Libre, and Open Office also works extremely quickly. Versions for all platforms enable teamwork and are easy to use.