Mike Ricciuti joined CNET in 1996. He is now CNET News' Boston-based executive editor and east coast bureau chief, serving as department editor for business technology and software covered by CNET ...

A new file storage system designed to be backward compatible with today’s Windows machines but also to move data-storage technology forward has been a long time coming from Microsoft. According to ...

Firm made "mistake" to promise more than it could deliver with new system, top Windows exec tells CNET News.com. During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried changed beats several times, changed genders ...

In this post, we will show you how to find out the file system of a drive on a Windows 11/10 PC. There are various file system types with distinct characteristics and features. While some file systems ...

When I first upgraded to Windows 11, I tried to convince myself that the interface quirks were just the price of progress. I ...

File Explorer is an essential Windows OS component that allows users to manage files and folders on their computers. However, sometimes, it might not respond as expected, causing frustration. This is ...

Have you ever needed to format a new hard drive or USB drive, and were given the option of selecting from acronyms like FAT, FAT32, or NTFS? Or did you once try plugging in an external device, only ...

Whether you're a Windows convert new to macOS or are curious about life on the “other side,” here are the key file system differences between the PC and the Mac that you need to know to seamlessly ...

Beware these dangerous Windows LNK files. Update, June 9, 2025: This story, originally published on June 8, has been updated with a statement from Microsoft regarding the latest ongoing cyberattacks ...

When Windows crashes, it collects information about the crash during the time that the Crash Screen is displayed. At this point, the OS collects information from running applications, drivers, ...

Microsoft surprised developers on Monday by releasing a test version of a new Windows file system. The company made the test version of the system, called WinFS, available to Microsoft Developer ...