How to clear the Recent Files section in Windows 10 and declutter your files

You can clear your Recent Files in Windows 10 by going into your "Change folder and search options" menu.
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You can search for files in Windows using Copilot now - here's how

You can now search for files through the Copilot app. The new search requires a Copilot+ PC and Windows 11 insider access. The feature works by scanning the files in your Recents folder. Follow ZDNET: ...

Recent and pinned items missing in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

If Recent and pinned or Favorite items are missing in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint while opening them, follow these instructions to fix the issue.
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Windows 11 KB5067036 Update Adds Recommended Files in File Explorer

Windows 11 File Explorer in version 24H2 and 25H2 adds Recommended Files and fixes a few annoying bugs with KB5067036.