Efficiently Eliminate ‘Today’ and ‘Yesterday’ Folders from Your File Explorer- A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Remove “Today” and “Yesterday” from File Explorer

Are you tired of seeing the “Today” and “Yesterday” folders in your File Explorer? These folders can sometimes clutter up your view and make it harder to find the files you need. If you’re looking to remove these folders from your File Explorer, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to remove “Today” and “Yesterday” from File Explorer on both Windows and macOS.

Removing “Today” and “Yesterday” from Windows File Explorer

1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + E.
2. In the File Explorer window, click on the “View” tab at the top.
3. In the “Layout” group, click on the “Options” button.
4. In the “Folder Options” window, go to the “View” tab.
5. Scroll down and find the “Show recently used files in Quick Access” option.
6. Uncheck this option to hide the “Today” and “Yesterday” folders.
7. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.

Removing “Today” and “Yesterday” from macOS Finder

1. Open Finder by clicking on the Finder icon in the Dock or by pressing Command + Space and typing “Finder.”
2. In the Finder window, click on the “View” menu at the top.
3. Select “Show View Options” from the dropdown menu.
4. In the View Options window, go to the “Sidebar” tab.
5. Uncheck the “Today” and “Yesterday” options under the “Sidebar” section.
6. Click “OK” to save the changes.

Alternative Method: Using Group Policy Editor (for Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education)

1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “gpedit.msc” and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
3. Navigate to “User Configuration” > “Administrative Templates” > “Windows Components” > “File Explorer.”
4. Double-click on “Remove ‘Today’ and ‘Yesterday’ from Quick Access.”
5. Select “Enabled” and click “OK.”
6. Close the Group Policy Editor and restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

By following these steps, you should be able to remove the “Today” and “Yesterday” folders from your File Explorer or Finder. This will help you keep your file organization clean and clutter-free.