Some years back I was a mixplorer user, then switched to solid explorer for some time and now I’m using Material Files.

I was thinking of going back to either Solid / Mixplorer or trying something new.

  • d3Xt3r@lemmy.nzEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Solid Explorer. Why? Because I bought it ages ago and it still works fine. Even a decade later, it still gets regular updates, which shows that the dev cares about the app.

    More importantly, I like that it jumps straight into my filesystem without any nonsensical abstract views, and I like that it doesn’t come with any bloat (no junk cleaner or RAM booster crap), unlike other file managers. With other file managers these days, you open them and instead of seeing your files you get a bunch of mini apps or collections, which is NOT what I want. I just want a simple file manager, not an ecosystem. Thankfully, Solid isn’t like that.

    So even after all these years and all these updates, the app remains true to its original purpose and hasn’t sold out or gone down the enshittification path, which is a refreshing change compared to what we’ve been seeing with other apps.

  • TheHawaiianKoala@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I have tried alot of File Managers but MiXplorer is the one that suits me the most. Althought I would’ve prefered an opensource File Manager, Material Files is a little too basic for my needs. The developer of MiX is an awesome dude so I trust him.

  • Ranessin@feddit.deEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Total Commander. Has been for two decades on PC and near one on Android. Not beautiful, but so useful.

    • Papamousse@beehaw.orgEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I’m using it since Norton Commander under DOS, I don’t know how to use something else !

  • TheMadnessKing@lemdro.idEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I have been using MiXplorer for past 3 years. Has been working rock solid for me.

    I kinda want to see how it would look with MD3 tho.