If you back up both your data and your encryption key, your files should remain safely accessible to you (and only you). Open ...

If Windows is your OS of choice, consider these open-source apps. There are tons of open-source apps for just about any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows. I've been using ...

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...

Trying to open a 7z file on Windows 11 and not sure where to start? You’re not alone, this file format isn’t as common as ZIP or RAR, but it’s widely used because it packs files tight and fast. The ...

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is a web-friendly file format used to display 2D graphics, vector illustrations, charts, etc. While it renders like an image, underneath it is actually XML code that ...

The Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) is a set of software tools that basically lets you install and run native Linux applications on a Windows PC without rebooting ...

If you've downloaded a file that ends in .rar, you might be wondering how to open it on your Windows 11 computer. RAR files are compressed folders, similar to ZIP files. People use them to bundle ...