Your computer's hard drive uses a system of folders to help organize the tens of thousands of files on it. A folder is not a file itself, but contains files such as word-processing documents, videos ...

The ability to locate your data when you need it is an essential skill for anyone who uses a computer. Unfortunately, many people become very frustrated performing this relatively simple task. This is ...

Windows Explorer allows you to browse the files and folders stored on your Windows computer or attached media. By default, Windows Explorer displays the names of files and folders in black font. Files ...

Separating user data removed hidden bottlenecks choking my system drive.

If you haven't been organizing and discarding files as you go, it's likely your hard drive is stuffed with downloads, unwanted photos, file copies and other digital dust bunnies. This can reveal ...

The only words more terrifying to an average PC user than “Blue Screen of Death” are “spring cleaning.” Admit it: Sitting back and dumping file after file into your computer without bothering to ...

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 ...

It's a disaster waiting to happen.

When you set up OneDrive, it's automatically configured to sync all your files, including documents and photos, to the cloud. If you don't want to sync everything, you can sync specific files and ...