I ran to Google, hoping to find out if my Disk Manager mistake could be remedied. That's where I discovered TestDisk, and I ...

If you're not happy with the default Windows file manager, you're in luck because there are plenty of options that improve on the original.

If your hard drive is nearing full capacity, you can delete your Windows temporary files to gain space back again.

You open your hard drive to access an important presentation, only to find it missing. Suddenly, hours of work seem lost, and ...

Right click the Windows icon and select Settings. Click System, then scroll down and select Recovery. In Advanced startup hit Restart now. Then click troubleshoot > Advanced options > System restor e.

Log in and check deleted or archived photo sections. This matters because photos often still exist on phones, tablets, or laptops you stopped using. Even broken devices can sometimes be recovered.

If Windows is your preferred operating system, consider these open-source apps. There are numerous open-source apps available for almost any task. These are all free to install and use on Windows.

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