This guide explains how to change the file extension in Windows 11. It also clarifies the distinction between file extensions and file types. Change a File Extension the Easy Way The simplest way to ...

A file extension is a suffix that is added to the end of a file name after a dot. It is usually two to four letters long. File extensions help Windows and other operating systems to know the standard ...

Last week I covered some basic file management tips in “Windows Explorer Explained: Tips for Newbies“–and the article was so popular that I figured I should just keep going. So this week I’ll stick ...

A: A few weeks back, one way I suggested to protect yourself from unleashing a virus is to be weary of unknown file types. I recommended to not open unknown files with the following extensions: .exe, ...

Windows natively packs a ton of useful features that are either hidden or disabled by default, even though they're more than good enough to be enabled at first launch. Windows hides file extensions by ...

Windows File Explorer provides a ton of options to change how you view your files. What you might not know is that a critical option is disabled by default, despite being vital to your system's safety ...