More Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman episodes
Published 1 Jan 2026
Duration: 00:33:44
FilePilot is a custom, lightweight Windows file explorer prioritizing speed and minimalism, developed using C/C++ and OpenGL for a fast and efficient experience.
Modern computers are faster than ever, yet much of our software feels slower, heavier, and more frustrating to use. In this episode of Hanselminutes,...
The podcast covers the development of FilePilot, a custom Windows file explorer designed to replace the default Windows Explorer. It emphasizes performance and responsiveness, utilizing OpenGL rendering and a minimalistic design that omits outdated features. Built in C/C++ with minimal dependencies, FilePilot has a small footprint as a single 2.3 MB executable, focusing on speed and efficiency. The developer draws from game development principles to achieve a responsive user experience through techniques like asynchronous processing and immediate mode UI. The project faces challenges such as integrating with legacy Windows APIs and implementing features like Unicode support and drag-and-drop from ZIP archives. Overall, it reflects a philosophy of low-level, minimalistic software development, inspired by similar projects and the indie development community.
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