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.

Whether you're searching your entire computer for a file or want to run a highly refined search, use these Windows and macOS tools to get the job done.

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.

PC malware hides out in the open, but you can see through its tricks.

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.

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.

You can easily transfer files from one PC to another PC through cloud storage, a transfer cable, or an external drive. Here's how to do each.