Zip files compress your folders or files and save storage on your computer. They're also easier to send from device to device. Here's how to make one.

You can send a zip file in Gmail if you want to send a large file to someone without using Google Drive.

Open File Explorer, select Desktop on the left, and pick New folder in the ribbon on the Home tab. Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N to create a new desktop folder.

But sometimes, the file properties window shows you nothing. This usually happens when the file has no extension. You can create files with no extension on your Windows computer.

Command Prompt lets you create all kinds of files on your Windows PC. Here's a guide explaining all the different methods to create a file using Command Prompt.

To create a shortcut in Windows 10, just right-click a file, program, or folder, and select one of two options.

Learn how to create Automatic File Backup on Windows 11/10 using OneDrive, File History, Windows Backup & Restore Tool or free software.