Knowing how to rename files in Linux is a handy skill that allows you to give your files more meaningful names or organize them better. There's no point owning one of the best computers if you don't ...

Every now and then I come across a file that just doesn’t display properly in a file listing. In fact, it can be a little tricky to determine the name of a file that contains odd characters. You might ...

A few years back, someone gave me a collection of IT training videos on DVD. At least some of the information on those DVDs is still relevant, but DVD drives are in short supply these days. As such, I ...

How to rename and tag files when saving in iOS 16 Your email has been sent With the advent of the Files app on iPhone and iPad, saving documents, downloads and more ...

Microsoft's PowerToys suite is home to many useful tools, and my favorites are usually the ones that help me organize my apps and windows, like FancyZones and Workspaces. However, there's quite a bit ...

I work with a lot of content. Between my writing-heavy day job, freelance side hustle as a lifestyle journalist, and amateur photography hobby, I handle a lot of files. Word docs, JPGs, PDFs, PNGs — ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The mundane act of changing a computer file’s name seems so simple ...

Some users are having trouble when trying to rename a folder on a Windows computer. Sometimes, the context menu doesn’t allow users to rename the folder, whereas ...

This is one of the easiest ways to change a file type on Windows 11/10. You just need to right-click on the file you want to change the type and rename the file type too in the process. There is no ...

Say I had a script to take on-line backups of a database (in my case Citrix data store in Access format) and I wanted to script the renaming of the file to include the current date (and possibly ...

Renaming your devices gives them a personal touch and allows you to find and distinguish your device from others easily. For audio devices like AirPods, this can be even more beneficial since we use ...