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How to Enable and Use File Compression on NTFS Drives in Windows 11

If you want to free up storage space without deleting files, enabling NTFS (New Technology File System) compression is a good ...
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How to Compress PDF Files on Windows 11

If your PDF is too large to be sent via email, or you simply want to reduce your file’s size, it’s easy to compress PDF files on Windows 11. You have both desktop apps and online tools to do that. Use ...
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Windows 11 File Explorer adds version control, 7z, and TAR compression support

Recap: It's been an action-packed week for Microsoft, marked by the announcement of Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptops and some new AI-powered productivity features for Windows. At its Build event, ...
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Windows 11 can now open RAR, 7-Zip, and other compressed files natively... but there's a catch

Earlier this year, we reported on Microsoft expanding its compression support in Windows 11 to include native RAR, 7-Zip, and other file formats that aren't your basic ZIP files. For those that have ...
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Windows 11 adds support for 11 file archives, including 7-Zip and RAR

Microsoft says Windows 11 22H2 now natively supports almost a dozen additional archive formats, including RAR, 7-Zip, Tar, and GZ archives. The company has added support for 11 new file archive ...