V

V is not just a letter anymore - it's an entire software title! While the name itself is not quite revealing, the application is a comprehensive file manager that features dual panels and that can provide a simpler way to manage files on your computer.

Once you completed the installation, which is a swift and intuite operation, you have the possibility to choose the layout between Windows Explorer or dual pane style (Commander or Explorer version). You can display an Explorer tree, view thumbnails, split the panes horizontally or vertically, automatically resize columns, create and organize a favorites list, as well as use a complex search function (e.g. file or text search, look inside archives).

The interface is user-friendly but there are many options displayed in the main menu and context menu, similarly to other tools in this niche. If you are familiar with the old-school Norton Commander, then there is a chance you can appreciate this app as well.

As far as the operations go, you can copy, move, rename and delete files and folders, modify date and time attributes, view file properties and change file names (e.g. to lowercase or uppercase). At the same time, you can also copy items to clipboard (e.g. directory listing, MS-DOS name) and view the clipboard (e.g. text data, OEM text), create shortcuts and view files in several methods (e.g. as HEX, ZIP).

You will be happy to learn that the tool comes with numerous advanced functions for managing your data. Thanks to V, you can use a HEX conversion tool, view an ASCII chart, access Command Prompt, delete temporary files, configure keyboard shortcuts, the toolbar and colors, map the network drive, and many others.