ZIP files hold several compressed files inside, reducing how much space they take on your hard drive. They need to be unzipped to use the files, though. Here's how to do it.

You can use NTFS compression to make files smaller on a drive, and in this guide, we'll show you how to do it.

Learn about the File Explorer Ribbon, Features, Uses and Shortcuts. Learn how to open & use Explorer. Get Help with File Explorer in Windows 10.

But if you're using Windows 10, you can share directly from the File Explorer with the new Share button. Here's how to share files (including photos, documents and videos) in Windows 10: ...

You can back up and restore files with Windows’ built-in File History tool — but there are key limitations you should know.

You can use different tools to rename multiple files on Windows 10, and here's how.

One of the most effective ways to optimize your Windows 10 experience is to take advantage of the tag system, helping you identify your files. We show you how.

Don’t like to wait for programs to boot up when you’re looking for a specific document? With the right tools, you can preview a variety of files in Windows 10 without opening their applications.

Don’t like to wait for programs to boot up when you’re looking for a specific document? With the right tools, you can preview a variety of files in Windows 10 without opening their applications.

How to recover deleted files in Windows 10 or 11 After checking the Recycle Bin, Microsoft's command-line option is worth a try.