If you want to count the total number of files (TXT, ZIP, EXE, etc.) present in a parent folder and its sub-folders in Windows 11/10, then use the folder’s Properties box.

Pinning Folders. Folders work a little differently than programs and files, and I think this tends to make people think you can't pin folders to the taskbar. But you can.

Tap “Safe Folder ” to create the folder’s PIN if this is your first time using it. Make sure the PIN is unique, but memorable, since you won’t be able to recover files moved to the Safe ...