Then you are working in the Windows explorer. Ask Microsoft. I am afraid you can't hide the sidecar files (even if I suggest that you try to use a browser like Bridge, Faststone...)
The organizer rocks!
If there is a technical reason you hate organizer, please ask. If it's phychological, we can't help.
Second, at the same thumbnail size, I can view 91 thumbnails in Windows 7 and only 50 in the Organizer. FYI: I use PSE 2018. |
You can zoom the thumbnails in the organizer. You can also switch from the default 'adaptative view' to the 'detailed' view with file names and date taken. Shortcut Ctrl D.