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How to zip a folder on Windows 11
It is easy to zip multiple files into a folder in Windows 11 with the built-in File Explorer.
Zip folders are the best way to compress multiple files for easy storage and transfer. Windows File Explorer even has a zip tool built-in, so you don't have to worry about buying or downloading any extra software like WinZip. Plus, File Explorer lets you access and view zipped files without unzipping them.
We have all been there — deleting a file accidentally just to realize that it was important. Whether it’s your last trip’s photos or important office documents, everything on your Mac’s hard drive is ultimately in digital format and vulnerable to loss. Thankfully, there are a number of ways in which you can recover deleted files on your Mac.
Linux Mint's 'Warpinator' file transfer app arrives on Android
Linux Mint's 'Warpinator' file transfer tool has been ported to Android, thanks to an independent developer.
The process of copying files from one computer to another can be surprisingly difficult, especially without using flash drives or other external storage. That's why the developers behind the Linux Mint desktop operating system developed Warpinator, an application for copying files over a local network. However, the tool only worked on Linux-based systems, until now.
Files by Google 1.0.33 adds playback speed controls for videos and a PDF handler
Google's first-party file manager app, Files by Google, just added support for video playback controls and a native PDF file handler.
Android users had to wait a long time for an official file manager app from Google, and they finally got one in 2017 when the company released the Files by Google app. The application, which was previously named Files Go, was originally only available for Android Go Edition devices. A lot has changed since its first release, and Files by Google is now available on any Android device. Over the years, it has gotten a bunch of new features, too. Google added a Safe Folder just last month, letting you securely store your private information and files. Now, Files by Google 1.0.33 introduces a couple of more useful features.
Android TV adds a Data Saver mode for users in India, Files adds Chromecast support
Google is bringing Data Saver features to Android TV devices in India. Also, related to TVs, the Files app is getting Chromecast support.
There have been a few Android TV developments as of late and now Google is announcing some of their own. The company has announced new features that will roll out first in India and will be welcomed by anyone with limits on their Internet data. Google is bringing Data Saver to Android TV. Also, the Files by Google app is getting Chromecast support.
Files by Google is getting a dark theme in its latest beta
The Files by Google app is the next Google app to get a dark theme, a platform feature in Android Q. The latest beta brings an incomplete dark mode.
Dark mode is one of the biggest new features of Android Q. It was requested by Android enthusiasts for many years, and Google finally included it in the next version of Android. Since then, many Google applications have adopted a dark theme such as the Phone app, Messages, Google Keep, Google Photos, Google Calendar, Google Chrome, and most recently, the Google App. Now another Google application is joining the party: Files by Google.
Files by Google adds support for browsing files on USB OTG drives
Files by Google was updated with USB OTG support, meaning you can now hook up your flash drive or external hard drive to your phone and browse its contents.
Despite there being many apps out there that provide easy access to Android's file system, Google only recently made available their own file manager app. Released in November of 2017, Files Go was intended to help users of low-end Android Go devices better manage their storage. However, the app quickly became a hit for even non-Android Go users. The app has since been renamed to Files by Google, and has received numerous updates which brought features like a Material Theme redesign, a built-in media player, and more. Now, Google's file manager app has been updated with USB On-The-Go (OTG) support.
EasyJoin is a PushBullet and Join alternative for sharing links, files, and more between Android and your PC
EasyJoin does a lot of what we already get from applications like Pushbullet and Join, but it does them in a way that offers something new to the end user.
Transferring pieces of content from a computer over to your Android device used to be quite the hassle. Most stuck with just sending an email to themselves, but there are some who came up with creative solutions to the problem. We saw the introduction of the Pushbullet application which soared in popularity before the developers introduced a paid tier and roped off a number of core features that so many people had grown to love. After some time we saw another developer join the fray with the application called Join, and it's grown to include a lot of unique features. Now there is yet another contender with a new alternative called EasyJoin.