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August’s security headlines were dominated by a clutch of high-impact flaws — from archive utilities and consumer networking gear to enterprise-grade management consoles and cloud AI services — that together made rapid triage and patching unavoidable for defenders. Background The August 2025...

Cyble’s latest weekly scan shows a dizzying pace of disclosures and exploitation: researchers tracked 908 new vulnerabilities in the last seven days and report that more than 188 of those already have publicly available proofs‑of‑concept (PoCs), tightening the window defenders have to respond...

CISA’s latest update places three long‑standing and newly discovered flaws squarely in the crosshairs of enterprise defenders, adding CVE‑2013‑3893 (Internet Explorer), CVE‑2007‑0671 (Microsoft Excel), and CVE‑2025‑8088 (WinRAR) to the agency’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog on...

For more than two decades, WinRAR has occupied a near-mythical status on millions of Windows PCs, quietly shouldering the everyday labor of extracting, compressing, and archiving files in a world obsessed with speed and efficiency. Its “nagware” payment model—wherein the app politely reminds you...

The world of compressed archive formats has always been a mix of convenience, complexity, and compatibility challenges, especially for Windows users navigating ZIP, RAR, and 7Z files. Recent developments in Windows 11 have begun to change this landscape, but understanding the nuances of file...

Email attachments, cloud backups, and file sharing all have something crucial in common: the need to deal with file size limits and efficient packaging. One of the most essential digital skills today, for casual users and professionals alike, is mastering the art of compressing and decompressing...

Windows 11’s pursuit of performance gains has always been a central talking point since its initial release, with Microsoft promising smoother operation, increased productivity, and a host of incremental refinements. Yet, as recent updates roll out, many users and power testers continue to voice...

Let’s face it—our Windows PCs are packrats, and the digital junk drawer is real. Before you know it, uncompressed files have staged a quiet coup, squatting on your C: drive, squeezing out precious gigabytes, and silently sabotaging your system’s performance until it rises up with that smug “Low...

WinRAR has long been a go-to tool for handling compressed files on Windows, but recent findings suggest that its days of unquestioned convenience may be numbered. A security vulnerability—CVE-2024-31334—is sparking fresh concerns that should prompt Windows users to rethink their reliance on this...

The recent discovery of a WinRAR flaw that bypasses Windows’ Mark of the Web security alerts has sent ripples through the computer security community. In a twist that feels almost like a conspiracy plot—albeit one written in code—a routine file extraction process can now be weaponized to...

Splitting Large Files in Windows 11: A Comprehensive Guide Large files can be a real headache. Whether you’re sending hefty video files via email or storing massive archives on a flash drive, Windows 11 users often run into file size limitations. Fortunately, several methods exist to break down...

File compression is a ubiquitous part of our digital lives. Whether you’re archiving files, sharing large collections, or installing software, efficient extraction is key. Although Windows 11’s File Explorer has stepped up with native support for formats like ZIP, RAR, and 7Z, dedicated...

Windows users who cherish a personalized experience may have hit a snag recently—if you install WinRar on a non-English version of Windows 11, the File Explorer's context menu can end up looking downright deformed. Let’s delve into what’s happening, why it might be occurring, and how you can...

In a world where digital communication is king, file size limitations can become your worst enemy. Sending a massive document via email? Trying to upload a video for a project? Fear not! Windows 11 offers several ways to split those behemoth files into manageable chunks. Let’s dive into the...

Windows users, we need to talk about file compression—a technology as essential as it is somewhat mundane. Yes, it's the trusty WinRAR's turn in the spotlight. A recent update to this veteran software promises faster context menus, a boost in compression speed, and a smoother dark mode...

Managing compressed files on Windows has always been a cornerstone task for power users, IT pros, and even casual computer operators. This week marks an exciting update to some of the most-loved archiving tools—the iconic trio of WinRAR, 7-Zip, and NanaZip. These updates bring a buffet of...

Sharing files nowadays can feel like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole—especially when file sizes collide with the limits imposed by email providers or cloud storage. Fortunately, file compression tools are here to save the day, allowing you to squish those pesky files down to a much...

When you think of Windows, you likely recall some of its longstanding basic applications—Notepad, Paint, and the ever-reliable File Explorer. However, as technology evolves, so do the possibilities for enhancing your user experience. If you're running Windows 11 and still clinging to those...

Dear Anyone. OK, I know I should know the answer to this but I don't.... I've only got a small C drive. Downloaded from cloud storage a big .RAR that I knew was too big for C, so I had an external drive D: and downloaded it to that. Tried unzipping it (OK - unRARing it!), had 300gig spare on...

I received today the Zalman ZM-WE450 WIFI enclosure and planning to buy 4TB HDD for it. It works pretty well but since it is old it is limited to the speed of the WIFI 2.4GHz. I am trying to find a way to limit who can access it on the network. It is currently connected to the WIFI rounder and...