muCommander

When it comes to file management in Windows, regular users stick to Windows Explorer, which comes with support for multiple instances and the basic feature set to help them carry out regular operations. However, more experienced users prefer the dual-pane interface that advanced file management tools usually offer. While there are many to choose from, muCommander is brought to your attention as an open-source alternative to other file management utilities.

MuCommander allows you to browse files and folders on your computer in a convenient manner, sporting a clean double-sided interface. Performing regular file management operations, such as file copy, move, rename, delete is a breeze, as you have two separate locations opened at all times. Additional locations can be opened in distinct tabs that can be easily moved between the main panels.

Aside from basic file management operations, you can mark files, view their properties, change access permissions or their timestamp. muCommander can also create archives and unpack them, send files via email, calculate checksums and batch rename files on your PC.

Navigating between folders and locations is also pretty straightforward: either you enter the desired location in the address bars or you select the target from a drop-down menu. muCommander comes with support for remote and cloud-based locations as well, allowing you to browse files on an FTP/SFTP server, Amazon S3, Hadoop, Dropbox, Google Drive and more.

There are custom shortcut keys for jumping to the parent folder, the root directory or connecting to a server. For your convenience, muCommander creates quick lists of locations that you can then access with the click of a button. And, what is more, you can also create and manage bookmarks in muCommander.

muCommander takes after its old predecessor, Norton Commander, bringing to the table additional features meant to make your life easier. Available in many languages and released under an open-source license, it is versatile enough to meet the needs of all users, be them experienced or not.