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

To unzip a file on your computer or phone, you can use tools that come pre-installed on the device. In some cases, using a ...

Permissions have two parts: an action and a set of users. The three actions—read, write, and execute—define what can be done ...

If you read “Jenny’s Daily Drivers” or “Linux Fu” here on Hackaday, you know we like Linux. Jenny’s series, especially, ...

Trend Micro has sounded the alarm over the new LockBit 5.0 ransomware strain, which it warns is "significantly more dangerous" than past versions due to its newfound ability to simultaneously target ...

You use the chmod command to set each of these permissions. To see what permissions have been set on a file or directory, we can use ls command options. We can use the -l (long format) option to have ...

Shortcuts are a convenient solution for quick access to folders you use frequently, but if you've gone overboard or installed a lot of new programs recently, your desktop can quickly become cluttered.

It can be alarming to find an unknown folder or file on your computer, not least because malware can install temporary files without your knowledge that allow an infection to hide or spread. If you're ...

Another day means another Windows update, and this time it comes with a warning from Microsoft. You may have noticed a new folder in your root C:\ folder after applying the latest cumulative update ...

The easiest way to delete a directory in Linux is by going to File Manager > right-clicking on a folder > Move to Trash. You can also use the Delete or Shift + Delete keyboard buttons to delete a file ...