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How to Change File Extensions on iPad & iPhone

Mar 30, 2023 - 1 Comment
Change file extension on iPad or iPhone in Files app

You can now change file extensions of any files, documents, or items contained within the Files app on iPhone or iPad. In order to change file extensions on your iOS or iPadOS device you will first need to make sure you show file extensions in Files app on iPad or iPhone if you haven’t done … Read More

How to Open 7z Files on iPhone & iPad

Mar 10, 2023 - Leave a Comment
Open 7z file on iPhone or iPad

7Z files are yet another compression format used to bundle files and transfer them online, so it’s not terribly unusual to run into 7Z or 7-zip files that you need to open on an iPhone or iPad. Unlike opening regular zip files on iPhone or iPad via Files app, extracting and opening 7z/7zip files will … Read More

How to Show File Extensions on iPad & iPhone in Files App

Dec 2, 2022 - Leave a Comment
File extensions showing on iPad and iPhone Files app

The Files app on iPad and iPhone offers the ability to always show file extensions, making it easy to determine what file types certain documents or files are, and is a welcome feature for power users and those who simply like to see file extensions and file types at a glance when looking at file … Read More

How to Get File Paths on iPhone & iPad Files App

Oct 19, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Get File Paths on iPhone & iPad Files App

The Files app for iPhone and iPad offers a file system for iOS and iPadOS, and though it’s limited, it does offer some advanced features like file paths. File paths may be familiar to Mac, Windows, and Linux users, as a file path points to exactly where to go find a file or folder in … Read More

How to Save Files Received via iMessage on iPhone & iPad

Mar 2, 2021 - 2 Comments
How to Save Files Received via iMessage on iPhone & iPad

Did you receive an important work-related document or file from your colleague via iMessage? Maybe a friend or family member messaged you a spreadsheet or PDF file? If you have received any file within the Messages app on iPhone or iPad, you may be looking to store it somewhere safe or easily accessible for later … Read More

How to Access Windows Shared Folders from iPhone & iPad

Feb 24, 2021 - 20 Comments
How to Access Windows Shared Folders from iPhone

Do you want to access specific files and folders on your Windows computer right from your iPhone or iPad? Thanks to the built-in Files app, it’s fairly simple and straightforward to connect to SMB file servers which includes shared Windows folders on a network.

How To Merge Two Folders with the Same Name on Mac Using Finder

Oct 26, 2020 - 4 Comments
Mac Finder

It’s all too easy to wind up with two folders that should contain a single set of files but have managed to be strewn across your computer’s storage in two different folders. Wouldn’t it be nice to merge those two folders of the same name into one on the Mac? Whether newbie or computer wizard, it … Read More

How to Change Safari Download Location on iPhone & iPad

Sep 29, 2020 - 1 Comment
How to Change Safari Download Location on iPhone & iPad

Do you frequently download files from the web using Safari to your iPhone or iPad? Have you ever wondered where all these files are stored, and if you can change the default download location? If you want to adjust the download location that’s used for Safari downloads on your iPhone or iPad, then read on.

How to Download Files from Safari on iPhone & iPad

Sep 2, 2020 - 6 Comments
How to Download Files from Safari on iPhone & iPad

If you’ve ever wanted to download files from Safari to your iPhone or iPad, you’ll be pleased to know that Safari has a download manager in more recent versions of iOS and iPadOS.

How to Access & Edit iCloud Files from iPhone & iPad

Jun 11, 2020 - 1 Comment
How to Access & Edit iCloud Files from iPhone & iPad

Do you use iCloud to store your documents and other files from multiple Apple devices that you own? If so, you’ll be able to access, view, edit, and manage them right on your iPhone and iPad using the Files app.

How to Access & Edit Dropbox Files from iPhone & iPad

Jun 9, 2020 - 1 Comment
How to Access & Edit Dropbox Files from iPhone & iPad

Do you use Dropbox as your primary cloud storage platform to store your files from multiple devices that you use? If so, you’ll be able to view, edit and manage them right on your iPhone and iPad using the Files app.

How to Access & Edit Google Drive Files from iPhone & iPad

Jun 8, 2020 - 2 Comments
How to Access & Edit Google Drive Files from iPhone & iPad

Do you use Google Drive as a cloud storage platform to store your files from multiple devices that you use? If so, you’ll be able to view, edit, access, and manage Google Drive files right on your iPhone and iPad using the Files app.

How to Access iCloud Drive Files from Windows PC

May 27, 2020 - 1 Comment
How to Access iCloud Drive Files from Windows PC

Want to access iCloud Drive files from Windows? Do you use iCloud to store your documents and other files from your iPhone, iPad and Mac? If so, you’ll be happy to know that you can easily access iCloud Drive data from a Windows PC as well as through the standard Apple ecosystem devices.

How to Control What Apps Can Access Files & Folders in macOS Big Sur & Catalina

May 18, 2020 - 8 Comments
Mac Finder, where you can copy the path of a file name easily

You can control which apps have access to files and folders on the Mac. This article will walk you through how to manage what apps can access files and folders in macOS.

How to Connect External Storage Drive to iPad & iPhone

May 4, 2020 - 28 Comments

You can easily connect external storage drives to iPad and iPhone, providing easy access to all the files and data on those drives via the Files app. This includes connecting flash drives, USB hard drives, SD cards, and just about any other storage medium to iPhone, iPad Pro, and iPad you can think of, as … Read More

How to Zip Files on iPhone or iPad

Mar 11, 2020 - 1 Comment
How to make zip files on iPhone and iPad

You can easily create zip archives on iPhone and iPad of any files or folders through the Files app. For example, if you have a folder or file you want to compress and archive, share, or upload somewhere, you can easily create a .zip of that data right from the iPhone or iPad, and without … Read More

How to Unzip Files on iPhone or iPad

Mar 9, 2020 - 9 Comments
How to unzip file on iPhone or iPad and uncompress zip archive

You can easily unzip and uncompress zip archives on iPhone and iPad, directly from the Files app. This makes it easier than ever to access data and files stored within any zip file, and you don’t need any third party apps or tools to open the zip archive.

How to Connect to SMB Shares from iPhone & iPad with Files App

Nov 4, 2019 - 14 Comments
Enter an address and tap connect

Have you ever wished you could connect to an SMB share from an iPhone or iPad? If you work with file servers, be it for work or pleasure, you’ll be excited to learn that connecting to SMB shares and servers is now possible directly from the Files app of iPhone or iPad. This is just … Read More

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