microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

merge ExplorerTabUtility into powertoys

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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

look at https://github.com/w4po/ExplorerTabUtility I want this behavior in powertoys!

### Scenario when this would be used?

All the features in https://github.com/w4po/ExplorerTabUtility are very useful for many cases. the average case is just open folder as a tab by default.

### Supporting information

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the features and behavior described in the linked ExplorerTabUtility repository. Compare them with the PowerToys project to determine the appropriate integration area, especially opening folders as tabs by default. Done should mean the requested ExplorerTabUtility behavior is available in PowerToys, but the issue does not define individual features or tests.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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