You can create a file without a File Type Extension in Windows 11/10 by carefully following the steps laid down in this post.

To avoid being such an easy target, BleepingComputer points out that you need to change Windows 10 settings to enable the ability to view file extensions by default.

View file extensions in File Explorer Never be confused about file types I deal with many different file types on a daily basis, whether they are JPEGs, PNGs, PDFs, or Photoshop files.

Microsoft hides file extensions in Windows by default even though it's a security risk that is commonly abused by phishing emails and malware distributors to trick people into opening malicious files.

Tired of digging through dialog boxes to show file extensions and hidden files? Try adding those options from the ribbon to the Quick Access Toolbar so they're always visible.

What does hidden file extensions actually mean? Find out inside PCMag's comprehensive tech and computer-related encyclopedia.

How to show filename extensions on a Mac The default setting for Mac OS is to not display a file's extension. For those who want to view the full filename, rather than having the extension removed ...