First things first. Linux.Encoder.1, the "Linux" crypto-ransomware, is not a Linux security hole. This malware relies on a security hole in the Magento web e-commerce platform, not Linux. If you use ...

Hidden files are a standard feature in Linux. Some applications save configuration files and other data in hidden files or folders that aren't visible by default. Fortunately, Linux makes working with ...

iCloud Drive is Apple’s online storage solution. In other words, iCloud Drive is Apple’s version of Dropbox. However, as with all things Apple, iCloud Drive is rather minimalist when compared to other ...

There are a number of tools that you use to compress files on Linux systems, but they don't all behave the same way or yield the same level of compression. In this post, we compare five of them. There ...

The Clop ransomware gang is now also using a malware variant that explicitly targets Linux servers, but a flaw in the encryption scheme has allowed victims to quietly recover their files for free for ...

Losing a file in macOS can be a real pain, and doubly so when you’re the one who clicked delete. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to recover deleted files, particularly if you realise your mistake ...

In the realm of Linux systems, the tail command plays a vital role in monitoring and analyzing files. Its simplicity and versatility make it a powerful tool for various tasks. In this article, we will ...

That sinking feeling when you realize you saved over a version of a file you need or unwittingly lost some vital information in a recent document revision is all too familiar to many. In the past, ...

There’s one big event that can trigger an overwhelming sense of dread when you’re installing an OS on a friend or family member’s PC: data loss. It’s bad enough when it happens to your own data, but ...

Files deleted on a Mac will be moved to the Trash bin and stay for 30 days before being permanently deleted. However, many Mac users may accidentally empty the Trash bin without realizing the ...