I’ve reviewed the best data recovery software you can buy, which often require a costly subscription. However, there are some very good free apps that can help restore your missing files or photos.

It can be devastating when I accidentally delete an important document or file. We’ve all done it. Sometimes, it’s just irksome because you deleted a photo, podcast, or music file. On the other hand, ...

When you accidentally delete a file or folder while using Windows, it can be devastating, especially if it’s a vital memo or TPS report that your boss is waiting for. Or maybe you can’t find an ...

When you’ve lost essential files that you absolutely must restore, you need the best data recovery software available. It pays to shop around. I’ve reviewed all the top brands and found that prices, ...

Eusing Free File Recovery makes it easy to find files you couldn’t recover from a backup. If something important went missing, this tool gives you another chance to get it back. Microsoft has quietly ...

“It’s been over a month, but I have accidentally deleted some photos via the recycling bin, and I’d really like them back. I’ve heard of Windows recovery files, but I’m not sure how they work. Any ...

The security company that two weeks ago said it would lead a group effort to crack an encryption key used in a “ransomware” scam today offered victims more practical advice as it published ...

The File Explorer in Windows 11 has been having a rough time. The initial redesign from Windows 10 displaced familiar features and the right-click menu was truncated, as were the options in the ...

File Explorer is the default app for managing files on Windows. Despite improvements over the years, it has remained a frustrating tool to use because it's so slow and clunky. It's been such a problem ...

Let’s face it—default apps on Windows 11 often feel like they’re just there to get the job done, but not much more. Whether it’s the sluggish Photos app, the bare-bones Calculator, or the limited PDF ...

Windows File Explorer has changed over and over again across the years, but even when it’s been revamped it hasn’t ever felt groundbreakingly new, neither visually nor functionally. That seems to be ...