Declutter your personal data, shrink file sizes and—if you want—ditch the cloud entirely ...

In 2026, digital life has become more convenient than ever — and at the same time, more fragile. We create files across multiple devices, store data in different locations, share documents in seconds, ...

Instead of manually copying files, sync software performs synchronization automatically. It checks which files have changed, which are new, and which need updating. For Windows users in 2026, this is ...

In this video, I demonstrate how to build a homemade shredder machine. After searching unsuccessfully for a shredder in my country and local scrap yards, I decided to take on the challenge of ...

Microsoft automatically turns on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. A recent, undocumented ...

When you’re working on your computer, Windows creates temporary files for temporary use. These files are generated for backup purposes and to store information in a short period of time. They are ...

Marshall Gunnell is a Tokyo-based tech journalist and editor with over a decade of experience covering IT, cybersecurity and data storage. Alongside CNET, his work has appeared in ZDNET, Business ...

Your old solid state drive (SSD) has a lot of files on it that you probably don't want ending up in a stranger's hands, so you keep it in a place safe from prying eyes and greedy hands. As long as it ...

Ever noticed your computer acting sluggish or warning you about low storage? Temporary files could be the sneaky culprit. Windows creates these files while installing apps, loading web pages, or ...