Ever download a folder full of files, only to notice all of the documents inside are zipped shut and encrypted—basically the digital version of Fort Knox? These are examples of the ever-wonderful, yet ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

Zipping files combines multiple files into a single compressed archive, making them easier to store and share. This is ...

An IMG file is a disk image file. IMG files may be burned to CD or DVD. Operating systems, such as Ubuntu, are downloaded in the IMG format. In such cases, the IMG file is simply burned to a disk ...

Similar to zip files, a RAR (Roshal Archive) file is a way to compress multiple files down into a single, high-quality container. Once you’ve downloaded or received RAR content, the only thing you ...

When it comes to managing and sharing large files on your iPhone or iPad, zipping and unzipping files can make the process ...

Most Android phones have an app called Files, My Files, or File Manager. Some Android phones have a separate Downloads app in the app drawer. If you don’t have one, we recommend installing Files by ...