How to Unzip Files in Windows 10
Here's how to unzip files in Windows 10 using the built-in method or third-party apps.
6 Easy Ways to Create a ZIP File on Windows 10
Want to make a ZIP file on Windows 10? Here are the easiest ways to do it.
How Does File Compression Work?
How does file compression work? Learn the basics of file compression and the difference between lossy versus lossless compression.
The Best RAR File Extractor for Android
Need a RAR file extractor for Android? Here are the best apps for working with RAR archives on your Android device, and they're free.
The 7 Best Online RAR Extractors
Want to open RAR files online? Here's the best free online RAR extractor you'll find---no software required.
ALAC vs FLAC: The Best for Listening to Lossless Music on Mac and iOS
Did you know Apple has its own lossless audio codec? It is compatible with iTunes and iOS, so you can change formats without changing your routine.
Why It's Important to Password-Protect ZIP Files
Anyone who uses ZIP files should encrypt them with a password. Here's why this is so important and how you can do so.
Why HEVC and HEIF Are Great News for Mac and iPhone Users
Apple's move to HEVC and HEIF is going to save you a ton of space on your devices, especially if you shoot a lot of video.
How to Split and Merge Large Files in Windows
Need to break a large file down into chunks? These tools will help you do just that.
The Death of MP3: A Brief History of the World's Favorite Audio Format
The German foundation that owns the patent to venerable "old" music format MP3 recently announced that they would let their patent lapse.
How to Easily Compress Video Files for Web with Movie Maker
High-quality videos can take an eternity to upload, especially if they are long. Nobody has time for that. Here's how to use Windows Movie Maker to compress video files for the web.
5 Free Tools to Reduce File Size of Videos, MP3s, PDFs, & Images
Most files can be easily reduced in size with the help of free online tools. We bring you five recommendations that are also free.
How to Compress a PDF With Free Tools
A small PDF will send or upload faster and save you lots of bandwidth. We have rounded up four Windows and web-based tools that can help you shrink your PDFs.
How to Save More Disk Space with Compact OS on Windows 10
What if you could easily and permanently save up to 6.6 GB of disk space on any Windows 10 device? You can with Compact OS and we show you how.
9 Rare Office File Formats You Have to Know
Have you ever come across strange file formats in your office suite? We'll give you a quick primer on rare, yet useful office file types and what you can use them for.
3 Quick Ways to Compress PDF Files for Free
Are your PDF files too large? Here's how to compress them as best as you can without paying a single cent.
How Audio Compression Works, and Can You Really Tell the Difference?
In this article, we'll take a look at how music compression works, and whether it has any real effect on how your music actually sounds.
How to Extract Files From ZIP, RAR, 7z and Other Common Archives
Were you ever faced with a .rar file and wondered how to open it? Fortunately, managing ZIP files and other compressed archives is simple with the right tools. Here is what you need to know.
Open .ZIP & Archive Files on Mac OS X Without Extracting Them First
A friend recently asked me why he couldn't open .ZIP files on his Mac without them automatically extracting, so it was time to find a solution.