Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find ...

Windows 8 hides certain files so that you are not able to view them while exploring the files and folders on your computer. Windows has two types of files that Windows will classify as hidden and ...

Whether you're searching your entire computer for a file or want to run a highly refined search, use these Windows and macOS tools to get the job done.

Incidentally, Windows 8 still includes the Backup and Restore feature from Windows 7, albeit under a new moniker — it’s now called Windows 7 File Recovery (again, search within Settings to find it).