A ZIP file contains multiple compressed files inside, reduces the overall size of the files to save storage space. But to use those files, you’ll need to unzip them. Luckily, Windows 10 has a ...

This will create the new zip file in the current working directory. To unzip a compressed file, right-click it and select Extract Here (Figure 3). Figure 3: Unzipping a file the GUI way in Linux.

Unzipping a file returns the data to its original, uncompressed state, making it accessible for viewing, editing, or executing. Another reason to unzip a ZIP file is to ensure file integrity.

You can unzip a file on Chromebook by double-clicking the zip file, copying the files inside the archive, and pasting them in your preferred destination folder.

Learning to download and unzip files without leaving the terminal changed my work. It’s faster, keeps me focused, and works the same across every Linux system I use.