VSCode is a very excellent editor, but sometime I prefer to use external application to work with some files. For example, I like to use typora to edit the markdown files. Usually, I will right click ...

Beware these dangerous Windows LNK files. Update, June 9, 2025: This story, originally published on June 8, has been updated with a statement from Microsoft regarding the latest ongoing cyberattacks ...

Have you ever tried to delete a file or move it to another location and encountered an error that states, “Action cannot be completed because the file is open in ...

DAT files are data files that store data and execute functions, often found among DLL files or shared libraries. Methods to open DAT files include using a text editor like Notepad, an online email ...

One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...

The U.K. distributor United Independent Distributors and its subsidiary companies Marston Book Services, Orca Book Services, and Eurospan went into administration on July 25. The news comes six days ...

Similar to zip files, a RAR (Roshal Archive) file is a way to compress multiple files down into a single, high-quality container. Once you’ve downloaded or received RAR content, the only thing you ...

Beyond just typing text, the Windows Command Prompt can also be used to search for and open any files on your PC. Even if you can only recall part of the file name, the Command Prompt can find out ...

Did you receive an RBF file and are unable to open it? That’s a common issue if you have not used such file extensions previously. The RBF format stands for Rollback File, used primarily by the ...

Hamza is a certified Technical Support Engineer. The ‘Excel Cannot Open the File’ error usually occurs when attempting to open an older Excel file with a newer ...

A JSON file is a Javascript file supported by many different programming APIs; working on JSON files is essential for developers, coders, data analysts, or anyone working within a data-driven process.