If you are running Windows 8 then you will notice that to do any file operation you will have to open up the desktop mode and then only you can perform file operations using the Windows file explorer, it seems that Microsoft forgot to add a touch friendly modern UI based file manager for Windows 8.
To fill this void many third-party developers are coming up with apps that meet such requirements. From these selection of apps one of the more intuitive and featured app is Metro Commander for Windows 8 that provides you with an awesome dual panel that enables you to interact and operate upon files even faster.
Click here to download Metro Commander, this link will redirect you to the web page from where you can download and install this file manager for Windows 8. After you have managed to download and install Metro Commander just run it like any other app from the Windows 8 start screen and you will have the interface as shown in the above screenshot.
The app provides you with a unique interface that enables you to perform various common file operations with complete ease on your Windows 8 device. The app will provide you with a dual panel interface and this interface allows you to perform the usual operation like view, copy, paste, rename, delete file and folders and also the app provides you with SkyDrive integration.
After you have opened up the app to bring up the option menu of the app just right-click on the upper part of the interface or long press here and the options menu will come up as shown in the screenshot below. This option panel provides you with the means to navigate, perform other operations, pin file, and folders to start etc.
Also when you perform the action as started above you will be presented with the option as shown in the screenshot below which allows you to do some basic file operations quickly.
Features of Metro Commander for Windows 8:
- Feature rich and unique dual panel interface that makes it really easy to handle files and folders.
- Add folders to favorites, so that you can access them with complete ease.
- Integration with SkyDrive.
- Ability to play music files on your computer that also work in the background.
- Search for folders and files.
- Ability to show thumbnails preview.
- The app is able to show your pictures and video’s with its inbuilt embedded viewer.
- Share support
Verdict:
If you want a powerful yet touch friendly file manager for Windows 8 then definitely try out touch commander for Windows 8. Also if you want to try out an alternative to the in-built desktop file explorer then just check out these popular file explorers for Windows.
