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Google’s Chrome is quietly changing how it greets Windows 11 — and one of those changes is small in code but large in perception: Chrome Canary now contains an optional “start with Windows” toggle and an in-product prompt that asks users to let Chrome launch at sign‑in so browsing can “begin...

Windows 11 now gives casual users and power users alike a practical, zero‑install option for compressing files — but the real improvement for large transfers lies in choosing the right archive format, pairing compression with tuned copy methods, and understanding where third‑party tools still...

Google’s Gemini app can now accept audio uploads — a long‑requested capability that broadens Gemini’s multimodal reach and reshapes how users can transcribe, summarize, and analyze spoken content inside Google’s AI ecosystem. The rollout splits limits between free and paid tiers, extends Gemini...

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...

Microsoft has released the KB5062553 update for Windows 11 version 24H2, bringing a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, system performance, and security. This cumulative update, part of the July 2025 Patch Tuesday, is available through Windows Update and the Microsoft...

Combining multiple files into a single compressed folder—commonly known as "zipping"—is an integral part of digital file management on Windows devices. Whether users are hoping to save disk space, organize documents, or facilitate easy sharing via email and cloud services, mastering the built-in...

When it comes to managing files effectively on Windows, the ability to zip and unzip files has become an essential skill for users across all experience levels. Whether you're looking to save precious storage space, transfer multiple files quickly over email, or simply organize your digital...

Microsoft has released the KB5058502 update for Windows 11, introducing several enhancements and fixes aimed at improving user experience and system stability. This preview update, applicable to OS builds 22621.5413 and 22631.5413, brings notable features such as the Recall (preview), Click to...

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...

Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 26100.4188 (KB5058499) to Insiders in the Release Preview Channel, marking a significant step in the evolution of Windows 11 version 24H2. This update introduces a suite of enhancements aimed at improving user experience, productivity, and system...

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 users and tinkerers everywhere know the feeling: you pop open File Explorer, and—while it’s familiar as an old shoe—it’s got the feature set of, well, an old shoe. If you ever kicked the heel of File Explorer hoping a magical search filter or batch renaming tool would drop out, join...

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...

Windows 11 is poised to deliver a noticeably smoother experience when it comes to handling ZIP files, thanks to a new update tested in the Canary channel. In Windows 11 Build 27818, Microsoft has fine-tuned the built-in File Explorer's unzipping functionality to extract files more quickly—with...

Mastering Windows 11: Streamlining ZIP File Management and Embracing JPEG XL Windows 11 continues to evolve as a versatile platform for both everyday users and tech enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking to streamline your file organization by efficiently managing ZIP archives or explore the...

The latest bug reported from XDA Developers is sending shockwaves through the Windows community. Windows 11 24H2 users are now facing a headache when simply trying to move program files—such as .exe or .msi—extracted from a ZIP archive using drag-and-drop. What should be an everyday file move is...

I have been getting BSODs since at least December of last year. They'll just suddenly show up out of the blue when I'm in the middle of something. Sometimes it is a few days between bluescreens, occasionally its a few hours between bluescreens. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason for...

First things first, the affected machine is a Dell Optiplex 3010 Win 7 Pro upgraded to Win 10 Pro. I did not install any of the recommended tools as the files were in the minidump folder. If I need to do anything different, I will do so. Here is the .zip file of the last 5 reboots.

I want to be able to have a file extension that acts the same as a different one for example lets say i would like a file extension called .duffka i want the file extension to be able to act the same way a .zip and even be read by the same programs a .zip could be all i know is that you need the...

Hello everyone, I have recently experienced a large number of BSODs on a Samsung notebook running Windows 10. I cannot specify the cause of the problem, but the most recent one had Firefox as the ONLY "active" window. Tried using WINDBG, but have zero experience. Can anybody help?: -) I...