Your phones and computers hold more than you might realize. The files that you can view by default on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS are by no means everything that's stored on those systems. These ...

Microsoft is getting more aggressive about insisting that you use its OneDrive cloud for your Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 files. If you'd prefer to keep those files out of the cloud, follow these ...

Windows 11's File Explorer isn't everyone's cup of tea, but that doesn't mean it's devoid of useful features. As it happens, File Explorer isn't only for exploring files on your PC, but your Android ...

Windows File Explorer offers a lot of options to change how you view files. What you might not know is that one important option is disabled by default, even though it's crucial to the security of ...

Copilot on Windows can now retrieve files from your PC’s hard drive. I've tested the AI-driven search feature and show you how to benefit. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...

When we open a document, say a Word file, Excel, or TXT file, an image file (PNG, JPG, etc.), audio video, etc., Windows automatically keeps track of such opened files. This helps to easily access or ...

It happens. The longer we keep our devices, the more cluttered they become. Open your phone's app tray for a great example. How many are sitting there that you haven't opened in months or years? This ...

Messing around with certain macOS files could brick your Mac computer, so Apple has made them hard to find. But if you're confident in your skills, here's how to access them safely.

Do all your files and folders open in Read-only mode on Windows 11/10? Some Windows users have reported that all their files and folders are marked as Read-only. Whenever they open a file or folder, ...

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Resetting your Windows PC can be a good way to clear out old junk files and help troubleshoot technical issues your computer is experiencing. In the past, you used to have to rely on physical disk ...

Before you recycle or resell your old PC, there are several steps you should take to preserve your data and privacy, from transferring software to wiping your machine. Our team tests, rates, and ...