How-To Geek - What Are Computer Files and Folders?

October 18, 2021

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Files and folders are a common metaphor for storing data on a computer. Even a modern device that hides files from you as much as possible still uses them under the hood. Here’s a look at what files and folders are—and how computers got that way to begin with. Read More »

You probably use a lot of apps, but sometimes one instance of an app isn’t enough. If you have an Android phone, you can “clone”—or duplicate—apps. There are a few reasons why you might want to do this. Read More »

You have plenty of options for adding cell borders in Microsoft Excel. But if you want to be a bit creative or use a border with more meaning to you, you can create and reuse a custom border in Excel. Read More »

Microsoft is having an interesting emoji situation as we speak, as the company has flattened its cool-looking 3D emoji. As a casualty, it appears that the Ninjacat emoji has gone away, which is quite disappointing, as the mascot has gleefully represented the Insider program for some time. Read More »

Who says Microsoft Outlook and Google Chrome can’t play nice? With the new Outlook extension for Google Chrome, you can get all kinds of convenient Outlook features without switching tabs. You can even get notifications when a new email arrives. Read More »

4K TVs are more affordable now than ever before, but which model should you buy? Whether you want a set for gaming, movie watching, or just a good all-rounder, we have some recommendations to eliminate the guesswork. Read More »

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Whenever Apple announces an event, the entire tech world stands up and takes notice. It wasn’t long ago that the company announced the iPhone 13 devices, and Apple now is hosting its big Unleashed event on October 18, 2021, which is expected to focus on MacBook Pros, a Mac Mini, and AirPods. Read More »

If you’ve been reading physical books for a while and you’re looking to transition to digital copies, you might want to check out an E-Ink device. Read on to learn more about E-Ink, its benefits, and where the technology is going. Read More »

A monitor’s refresh rate is an important specification you should pay close attention to if you’re buying a monitor for PC gaming or use with a modern console. This is especially true if you’re a competitive gamer looking for an edge. Read More »

If it’s not already a tradition in your neighborhood, then you’re in for a treat: “Booing” offers you a fun opportunity to sneak a few treats to your friends and neighbors leading up to Halloween. Read More »

You turn to us for your tech advice, your product reviews, and your lifestyle questions. If you trust us with so many other elements of your life, you should probably take our word on the best Halloween movies, too, right? Read More »

Netflix is bringing the variety this week—everything from campy horror and modern fantasy to more Gwyneth Paltrow Goop is heading your way. Read More »

Usually priced at $350, the Sony WH-1000XM4s are on sale for just $248 at Amazon, reaching their lowest price to date. They’re some of the best noise canceling headphones ever made, matching the audio quality and feature-sets of the AirPods Max and Bose NC 700. Read More »

RansomCloud is ransomware designed to infiltrate and encrypt cloud storage. Responsibility for the security of your data isn’t as straightforward as you might think. We tell you what you need to know. Read More »

Is your PC crashing, freezing, or just unstable? There may be a problem with its RAM. To check, you can use a hidden system tool included with Windows 11, 10, and 7—or download and boot a more advanced tool. Read More »

The spookiest time of the year is upon us. On Halloween night, island residents will gather in the town square for Trick-or-Treating! Jack also appears, and by giving him candy that you accumulated during October, you can earn spooky rewards. Read More »

If you’ve banned a user on your Discord server, but you’d now like to allow them to start interacting with your server again, you’ll have to unblock them first. We’ll show you how to do that on your Discord server. Read More »

It’s increasingly common to have multiple Instagram accounts. You might have one for a pet, a specific hobby, or your business. Whatever the reason, we’ll show you how to use them all in the Instagram app. Read More »

Want to keep those bright colors under control? With Snapchat’s dark mode, you can make your entire app experience more fit for nighttime viewing. We’ll show you how to enable this mode on your iPhone. Read More »

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You can remove a Gmail account from your iPhone or iPad if you’re no longer interested in using it. How you go about doing it depends on how you added the Gmail account—you may have added it for Apple’s apps in Settings, set it up in Google’s Gmail app, or both. Read More »