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 have used Windows File Explorer for several years, and over that time, I have not always liked the tool. In fact, I often ...

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 ...

Much like batch resizing images, which is cumbersome, and therefore, calls for easier ways to resize multiple images at once, renaming images (or other files) is another tedious process on Windows ...

Dropbox is adding new automation features for your files and folders in a bid to remove the hassle of organizing them by hand. Typically, when you create a folder and add files to it, the onus is on ...

If you deal with lots of files (and who doesn’t?), chances are you’ve occasionally run into problems with their names. Say you’ve got a series of image files with less-than-descriptive titles (such as ...

Over on the iPhone, file management duties are handled by the Files app developed by Apple. There are three main tabs here to ...

If you use the Finder to rename lots of files, and you use column or list view mode, you’re probably well aware of what I call the “jumping files” problem. Say you’re renaming a series of images from ...

If you cannot rename a file and get Can’t find the specified file error while renaming a file or folder in Windows 11/10, here is how you can fix the issue. It is ...

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 ...

Renaming folders is a fundamental task in Windows, but it can sometimes be hindered by various issues. Whether it's due to permissions, background applications, or system configurations, there are ...