T.R.I.D. is a file identification tool that reveals the true nature of files beyond their extensions, helping users ...

Every day, we come across different types of file extensions while working on a computer. The file extensions tell an operating system about the type of file so that the OS could select the right app ...

In most cases, the majority of the file extensions you encounter on your computer are already associated with a program or protocol. When a file extension is not associated with a program, however, ...

File extensions are the characters that precede the last period of a file name. It helps us find the type of file we are trying to open i.e. whether it is an audio file, video file, or simply a ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Being unable to open files as usual is one of the most frustrating ...

When you double-click on a file in Windows XP, the operating system will automatically open the file using a program that has been is associated with the file's extension. It is possible, though, to ...

Microsoft hides file extensions in Windows by default even though it's a security risk that is commonly abused by phishing emails and malware distributors to trick people into opening malicious files.

The default applications your computer uses to open files can be changed if you prefer to use something other than what is currently set. When working with PDF files, for example, you can change your ...

Normally, if you change a file’s extension in Windows, it doesn’t do anything positive. It just makes the file open in the wrong programs that can’t decode what’s inside. However, [PortalRunner] has ...