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Files
Containers, archives, fonts and the bytes that decide what a file is, whatever the extension says.
Why Renaming a File Extension Does Not Solve Compatibility Issues
Renaming a file extension does not solve media compatibility problems. Rename a file to.mp4, and everyone can watch it - or not. Why renaming a file does nothing to the actual content or…
ZIP, 7z and tar.gz: What Each One Is For and What It Actually Does
Understanding ZIP, 7z, and tar.gz means understanding not only what each archive format does, but also the strengths and drawbacks for the archiving, sharing, or backing up files that a…
How to Identify a File Type Without an Extension
When you can't open a file, it might be using an extension trick that no program recognizes. You'll find out what the file really is by reading its bytes instead of its label: the magic…
TTF vs OTF vs WOFF2: Which Font File You Need and Where
If you have ever swapped fonts from desktop design to web delivery, you might think it's about TTF versus OTF. But the real decision is between format, delivery context, and licensing.…
How to Archive Files Long Term: Protecting Data for Decades
Archiving files for the long term presents two main challenges: retaining readable data, and keeping it usable in a changing world. Bit-level preservation ensures that the exact bytes are…
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