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OS X restricts the use of forward slash characters in file names; however, there may be rare instances where forward slashes can find their way into file names and result in OS X not being able to ...

Verifying file checksums and application code-signing <p>Often, files that are distributed over the Internet are provided with a checksum number for security and file validity.

High performance computing (HPC) systems are at the forefront of scientific and industrial innovation, necessitating robust file systems and advanced I/O optimisation techniques to overcome data ...

How to Find Unused Files in a Computer. Old, unused and unneeded files can waste a lot of space on a hard drive. In the interest of keeping your hard drives clean and optimized, it's a good idea ...

In the first installment of this series, we explored aspects of the new Windows 7 interface. This time, we’ll take a look at how Windows 7 can make managing and finding files easier. Windows 7’s ...