How to Manage Hard Drive Partitions and Volumes in Windows 10
Is Windows slow and running out of storage space? Or do you want to re-allocate space? We'll show you how to use Windows 10's partition manager.
One Size Doesn't Fit All: Why Software Isn't Universally Compatible
Software is the same on any operating system, right? Wrong. It might look the same, and function similarly, but it is different behind the scenes.
New macOS, New Filesystem: What Is APFS and How Does It Work?
iOS already has APFS. Now it's the Mac's turn. But what exactly are we getting into this Fall?
Microsoft Forces OneDrive Users to Start Using NTFS
Microsoft is suddenly, and without warning, insisting OneDrive users only use drives formatted using NTFS. Which makes zero sense.
The Challenges of Installing a Tablet ROM: Why Is It So Hard?
Changing the operating system on your PC is almost as easy as inserting a bootable USB and hitting install. But what about your tablet? It isn't the same -- or as easy.
Root Explorer Lets You Reach Deep Into Android's File System
If you need to access root files to tinker with your Android device, this app can help you out.
What Are Those Folders in Your Linux Root Directory?
Open a file manager on your Linux box and select Computer in the sidebar to display your system folders. But do you have any idea what each of them hold? Let's take a look!
How to Improve Windows Performance with a New File System
You can boost your computer's software performance and storage reliability with two technologies: a RAID setup and a new file system. The only requirement is, at least, two spare drives. The rest is easy.
How You Can Try the New Resilient File System for Windows
A file system manages data stored on your computer. The Windows default is NTFS. ReFS promises improved resilience and will eventually replace NTFS. We show you its benefits and how you can try ReFS now.
Windows File System Woes: Why Do I Get Access Denied?
Ever wonder why you might get an "Access Denied" error message in Windows? It might have something to do with your file-system permissions.
Wondering How To Reformat Windows 8? Let Me Explain
You probably want to perform a clean installation. With Windows 8, this typically doesn't involve formatting anymore. Let's find out what you can do instead.
How to Securely Delete Files From Your HDD or SSD in Windows
Did you know files never actually get deleted? That's why they can be recovered; by you or someone else. If this makes you feel uncomfortable, learn how to securely delete files.
Never Lose a File Again With Paragon Backup and Recovery Home 14
The day your drive dies you'll regret not having a backup. Yes, preparing one is tedious, but tools can ease the chore. Let's see how this Windows software performs.
How To Open Strange File Types In Windows
Computers know thousands of different file formats. Sometimes, both you and Windows are clueless as to how to open a strange file. Here is how you can figure out how to open those files.
Three Steps to Restore Your Sluggish Android's Performance
Yes, Android devices do get slower with time - you're not imagining things. Here's why, and what you can do about it.
7 Ways to Bookmark Your Favorite Folders in Windows
Create bookmarks for your favorite folders if you need quick access to them in Windows. Here are a few methods you can try out.
Xinorbis Is A Free & Portable Disk Analyzer For The Windows File System
Understanding where your disk space is being allocated is information that can help you accomplish many things in improving your PC's performance. Though there are plenty of solutions to accomplishing this, such as DiskSavvy, Xinorbis is very effective and has been around for a while. Xinorbis is available as a hard installation or an archive that can be extracted on your desktop, in a Dropbox folder, or on a flash drive.
Paragon NTFS For Mac OS X Review
One of the drawbacks when switching from Windows to Mac is the lack of native NTFS support. You can read from NTFS volumes with no problems, but writing is another story. Luckily software like Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X exists to restore the missing link and make your NTFS volumes useful again. The software costs $19.95, has already been updated with full support for Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8).
How To Reformat Your FAT32 Drive To NTFS - And The Advantages Of Doing It
You may not know it, but choosing the right filesystem for your drives is actually pretty important. Although the main idea of all filesystems is the same, there are many advantages and disadvantages over each one. While there are many more filesystems out there, we'll be looking at the most popular two, FAT32 and NTFS.
What A File System Is & How You Can Find Out What Runs On Your Drives
What is a file system and why do they matter? Learn the differences between FAT32, NTFS, HPS+, EXT, and more.