Periodically, a problem may occur with a given system setting, or some application, and the common remedy of removing a seemingly obvious preferences "plist" file may not reset the setting. In OS X, ...

We’ve all got to that point on a given system where we start to run out of storage space. Do we buy more storage, perhaps one of the best SSDs, or do we search and find the largest files quickly? In ...

If you want to find large files in OneDrive, here is how you can do that. It is possible to view or find all large files in OneDrive Web, Desktop, and mobile app. No matter which form of OneDrive you ...

Copilot on Windows can now retrieve files from your PC’s hard drive. I've tested the AI-driven search feature and show you how to benefit. I've been testing PC and mobile software for more than 20 ...

If you are someone who works with a huge number of files, it would be a monumental task to find a file that you need when you are in a hurry. You might have searched for ways to search and find files ...

Q: I need help finding something that I downloaded to my smartphone a long time ago. A: Your smartphone stores and organizes files much like your computer does, so it’s just a matter of using the ...

Finding files of a particular kind in macOS is a breeze using Spotlight, whether as a search in a Finder window or by creating a smart folder. You can specify a file’s type by using the right syntax ...

On modern operating systems, "deleting" a file isn't exactly deleting a file. Even setting aside the mechanics of how it's often possible to "un-delete" a file with specialized software, because it's ...

Whether it’s a document, a photo, or any other kind of file that you download from the vast expanse of the Internet onto your iPhone or iPad, you naturally want to be able to find that file on your ...

Google Drive is a storage solution, but most of us treat it like a digital junk drawer. Files end up in random folders, ...

Taylor Pittman got her Technical and Creative Writing Degree in 2021 and has a passion for video games and storytelling. She has enjoyed reading and writing since she was old enough to pick up a ...