Learn where Downloads, Drive, Android, and Linux files actually live, plus the shortcuts that make the Files app much faster.

With documents increasingly having an all-digital flow from assignment to submission, Markup and the Files app in iOS and iPadOS are great for students. Here's how to get the most out of them.

When you open the Files app, you’ll notice three main sections that help you find and access your files quickly: The Files app also supports external drives, allowing you to expand your storage ...

Zipping files combines multiple files into a single compressed archive, making them easier to store and share. This is ...

Have you ever launched Wild Rift only to get stuck on the “Verifying Files” screen? This frustrating error prevents you from playing the game, but thankfully, it ...

The Files app has grown a lot since its introduction in iOS 11. While it's not quite Finder on Mac, it's more than enough to get work done. When the Files app first debuted with iOS 11 in 2017, it was ...

Scanning documents on Android phones typically requires specific apps. However, if you use the Files by Google app on your device, you can now scan documents right within the app. In addition, you can ...

Everyone has to deal with File Explorer. It is, after all, the Windows feature you use to get around the file system, organize data, copy and move folders, access external drives, and more. Over the ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Don't even think about dropping several ...

iPadOS 26 introduces a suite of features designed to enhance multitasking, productivity, and customization. Whether you use your iPad for professional tasks, creative endeavors, or personal ...

People who use a Chromebook are likely familiar with at least a couple of common ways to work with the Portable Document Format (PDF) created by Adobe in 1993 that preserves a document’s layout and ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. Google launched its file manager app over four years ago in ...