You can also open files directly from here, plus access some useful built-in tools, such as a text editor and file unpacker/packer. You’re then left with two panes, which work as you’d expect – drag and drop files between them to copy from one to the other, or hold as you drag to move instead of copy. Once installed, launch muCommander and choose your theme and look and feel – select one of each and the window updates to give you a preview before click OK. It’s not been built natively for Windows, Mac and Linux – instead, it utilises Java so development is concentrated on a single build, but applies equally to all versions. These file manager replacement tools aren’t new or rare, but what sets muCommander apart is the fact it’s cross-platform.
If you’re frequently shunting files between two locations on your hard drive, one of the best things you can do is reach for a third-party file manager that lets you open a single window with two (or more) panes allowing you to set up source and destination locations quickly and easily. One of the weaknesses in Windows Explorer, OS X Finder and a myriad of Linux file managers is the fact they insist on opening two separate windows to view two different folders or drives.
