Need to use third-party programs to open files on your PC? Here's how to change file associations in Windows 10 and choose which apps open which file types.

We have seen how we can set or change File Associations & Extensions via the Control Panel Default Programs applet. Windows 11/10 also allows you to configure these File Associations via Settings.

How to show and change file extensions in Windows This process uses screenshots from Windows 10, but the process is the same for Windows 11 and most other versions of Windows.

One of the most effective ways to optimize your Windows 10 experience is to take advantage of the tag system, helping you identify your files. We show you how.

In this guide, I'll outline how to rename one or many files in bulk using File Explorer, PowerShell, Command Prompt, and PowerToys on Windows 10.

How to Open HEIF and HEVC Files on Windows 10 Once you have installed the HEIF and HEVC extensions using the method above, your machine is now ready to view and edit the files in HEIF and HEVC ...

On Windows 10, it's possible to open HEIC and HEVC files, but you'll have to install a couple of free extensions, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

This guide explains how to change the file extension in Windows 11. It also clarifies the distinction between file extensions and file types. Change a File Extension the Easy Way The simplest way ...

The File Explorer is one of the central tools in Windows. This is because the operating system is file-orientated, so the folder in which a file is stored, its name, and extension play a major ...