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How to transfer files from an iPhone to Mac
Your iPhone is essentially a pocket computer and it’ll end up being packed with files whether they’re photos, documents, audio, video and more. At some point, you may want to transfer some of those files to your Mac. While you could use clunky methods like emailing files to yourself or sending them through Messages, there are some slicker solutions, as…
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ModernCSV Is Better Than Excel for Editing CSV Files
CSV, or Comma Separated Values, are files used for all kinds of things, from managing large datasets to exporting data to move it between web services. You might think CSV files are just spreadsheets, similar to Excel files, but it’s a lot more interesting than that: Open any CSV file in a text document and you’ll learn that the “comma…
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How to unzip files on Windows 11, 10
To unzip files on Windows 11, open the zipped folder on File Explorer, click “Extract all,” select the destination, and click “Extract.” You can also select a file from the zipped file, copy and paste it, or drag it to the new location to extract a single file. Alternatively, you can open PowerShell (admin) and run the “Expand-Archive -LiteralPath PATH\TO\ZIP…
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How to hide files and folders on macOS
When you set up a new Mac, you’re instructed to keep it locked down with a password, a Touch ID, and / or an Apple Watch authorization. But you can’t guarantee that your macOS system will only be seen by you and you alone. Maybe your kids want to borrow your MacBook to play a game or you want to…
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UK Government Reportedly Demands Access to Encrypted iCloud Files
The U.K.’s office of the Home Secretary has allegedly asked Apple to provide a backdoor into any material any user has uploaded to iCloud worldwide, The Washington Post reported on Feb. 7. Anonymous sources provided The Washington Post the information and expressed concerns about tech companies being leveraged for government surveillance. Apple has not commented; however, in March, the company…
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How to reset Windows 11 without losing your files
It seems that no matter what I do, my Windows 11 computers break down at some point. Whether it’s because of faulty drivers, corrupt system files, or malfunctioning apps, Windows 11 eventually starts to slow down or throw indecipherable errors. You might think the only solution is to perform a clean install of the operating system. What if I told…
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How to hide files and folders on Windows
While your Windows computer should be pretty well locked down with a password or maybe even some kind of biometric protection, it’s impossible to guarantee that no one else is ever going to get access to it, whether it’s a thief swiping your unlocked laptop from a coffee shop or one of your kids wanting to play a few games…
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The 8 Easiest Ways to Share Files Between Linux and Windows
Quick Links SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) Sharing files between Linux and Windows can sometimes feel challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Several reliable methods exist, whether transferring files over a network, using a dual-boot setup, or simply moving a few documents. I’ll start with the simplest options and move toward more advanced methods, so you can choose the…
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HPE plans to “vigorously defend” Juniper Networks deal as DoJ files suit to block acquisition
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) said it plans to “vigorously defend” a legal challenge by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) that seeks to block the tech giant’s acquisition of Juniper Networks. HPE bid $14 billion to acquire the networking company in January 2024 in a move that would double HPE’s networking business and potentially make it a major player in…
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How to factory reset Windows 11 keeping files (2025)
To reset Windows 11 keeping files, open Settings > Recovery, click “Reset PC,” select “Keep my files,” and “Local reinstall.” Or open Settings > Recovery, click “Reset PC,” select “Keep my files,” and “Cloud download.” Or Start Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), then go to Troubleshoot > Reset this PC, and select “Keep my files” and “Local reinstall.” UPDATED 1/29/2025: When…
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