Every day, we come across different types of file extensions while working on a computer. The file extensions tell an operating system about the type of file so that the OS could select the right app ...

File creation is perhaps one of the most trivial tasks you perform on your computer almost every day. If you’re a Windows user, you probably do it via the graphical interface. Although this approach ...

Your desktop, whether Windows 11 or macOS, is the handiest spot for the applications, files, and folders you use most. Maybe you’d like to organize your desktop icons by placing some in a folder. Or ...

When you "zip" a file, you'll compress its data and reduce how much space it takes up on your computer or phone.

You can turn any Mac folder into a disk image to lock its contents behind a password. Here's how to password protect your ...

A batch file refers to those text files that usually end with a ".bat" extension that contains multiple commands that the system can run in sequence from the Command Prompt to perform different tasks.

How to create a personal backup with File History in Windows 11 Your email has been sent Whether it is ransomware or just basic wear and tear, all systems eventually fail. You should have a complete ...

If you want to open the Outlook PST file on Windows 11/10 but you do not know the location, here is everything you should know about. This tutorial helps you find the Outlook PST file, learn how to ...

There are plenty of ways to back up your PC, but you probably didn't know you can use DISM to do it. Here's how it works.

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