ZDNET's key takeaways Zipping files enables users to organize their files more efficiently and expedite sharing. Windows 11's ...

Python extracts text, tables, and images from PDFs quickly and accurately. Libraries like pdfplumber and Camelot make data collection smooth. Scanned PDFs can be read using OCR tools such as ...

Unzipping files is one of the basic things every operating system out there can do. Each has its own way of doing it and Linux is no different. While you may think unzipping files in Linux might ...

Normally, WinRAR is supposed to extract files from an archive to the user's specified path. But through the flaw, it looks like a booby-trapped file can extract the data to a hacker-selected path, ...

If you’re still using WinRAR, you should update to version 7.12 as soon as possible. A vulnerability labeled CVE-2025-6218 was recently discovered in older versions of the popular Windows file ...

.tar / .gz Use 7-Zip or PeaZip Common on Linux/macOS downloads Double-click the archive to open it in File Explorer, WinRAR, or 7-Zip. Resize or move the archive window so you can see your destination ...

Got a RAR file on your iPhone and tapping it doesn’t do anything? You’re not alone. iOS 16 doesn’t support RAR files out of the box, but there’s a super easy workaround using the built-in Shortcuts ...

If you’ve downloaded a file that ends in .rar, you might be wondering how to open it on your Windows 11 computer. RAR files are compressed folders, similar to ZIP files. People use them to bundle ...

One of the main benefits of sending a ZIP file is that it saves you from the hassle of attaching multiple files individually. By compressing files into a single ZIP, you reduce transfer time and make ...