If you can't open a file on your computer, don't give up right away. These tricks will give you a fighting chance of accessing or recovering its contents.

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.

Files and links that you receive could be infected with viruses. If you are ever unsure whether a file is harmless or whether a link leads to a safe website, check it in an online sandbox.

If all your files and folders on Windows 11/10 are set to Read-only or keep reverting to read-only, and you cannot edit or make changes, use these fixes.

There are ways to re-set or establish associations between file and program in Windows 10.

Due to this it can be beneficial at times to be able to see any hidden files that may be on your computer. This tutorial will explain how to show all hidden files in Windows 7.

Google's latest 'blend online with offline' trick is automatically opening Google Drive files from the web with your desktop apps.

Don't like the new File Explorer in Windows 11? Wishing for something more useful? The free Files app is all you need, to add custom touches, and seamless file management.

When you open a RAR file on your Mac, it will turn into a folder where you can access all of the decompressed files. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.