When comparing Q-Dir (the Quad Explorer) vs ThatFile, the Slant community recommends Q-Dir (the Quad Explorer) for most people. In the question“What are the best file managers for Windows?” Q-Dir (the Quad Explorer) is ranked 2nd while ThatFile is ranked 23rd.
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Pros
Pro You can view 4 windows simultaneously
Pro You can use tabs in every window
Pro Portable
Pro Free
Pro Does not use a lot of RAM
Q-dir with 4 windows and with 4 tabs in every window uses only 39mb of RAM on Win10x64.
Pro Highly manageable multiple windows
Every window can be separately customized. You can choose between different views from 1 to 4 windows, and every window can have multiple tabs!
Pro Q-Dir allows you to save folder combinations as a favourite to open any time
Up to 64 folder combinations can be saved in a favorite, since each of the four windows is equipped with tabs (ie 4 x 16 tabs 4 x Tree View plus 4 x Address Bar).
Pro Very customizable
Pro Advanced Features
Keywords, Global & local filtering. Search histories & directories. Main Nav Profiles - customize main nav items based on your workflow type.
Pro Tabs
Endless tabs that aren't clunky.
Pro Tagging
Tagging system that is highly customizable.
Pro True Miller Columns
Fast and consistent miller column population.
Cons
Con Sometimes may have bugs
Con No search
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