Windows only: While Windows Explorer can sort files by type, by default it doesn't display or sort files by extension in a separate column—but the Extension Column add-on does just that. Install this ...

With the right add-ons and extensions, you can turn File Explorer into so much more. From faster file transfers to automated organization and improved search capabilities, these tools will transform ...

Windows 11/10 comes with several useful features, and the ribbon menu of File Explorer is one of them, which helps users to carry out various tasks including Select, Cut-Copy-Paste, Share, etc. Among ...

You're probably aware that most files have an extension such as TXT or EXE after the file name, even though these are not always displayed in Windows. File extensions are how Windows knows what to do ...

While the launch services in OS X use file name extensions to associate files with various applications, generally users do not need to interact with these extensions and the system keeps them hidden ...

In most cases, the majority of the file extensions you encounter on your computer are already associated with a program or protocol. When a file extension is not associated with a program, however, ...

One of the easiest ways to render your computer unusable is to mess with the operating system’s files and settings–one accidental deletion of a single file can ...

New installations of Windows hide all file extensions, except for Windows components, that would appear in Explorer or an application dialog box that displays file names. File extensions are ...

In iOS 16.0 and later, you can make Apple's stock Files app display file extensions for items in the currently viewed folder. Keep reading to learn how it's done. The only issue until recently was ...

In this article, we tell you how to add & use, addons, plugins and extensions on VLC Media Player on Windows computers. The media player is of paramount importance for playing any multimedia files ...

Windows shortcuts (LNK files) can hide more than they show. Keep your system secure by protecting yourself against LNK files vulnerability.