FAT variants like FAT12, FAT32 and exFAT continue to connect vintage machines and modern devices with compatibility.

With the proliferation of information on the Web, the need for standardization of content semantics became desirable. Readers who wanted content delivered in particular formats, and those who wanted ...

Knowing how to format a storage drive is a crucial bit of knowledge for any computer user. It's a common misconception that formatting is only for wiping a drive that's full of files you no longer ...

Preserving files for the long term isn't as easy as just putting them on a drive. As xkcd points out, in its subtle way, some other issues are involved. Will the software of the future be able to read ...

Sometimes there is a problem with FAT32, sometimes with NTFS. Each format has its advantages, disadvantages, and limitations. We explain which file system is best for which application scenario.

A rundown of your options and the pros and cons of each.

Files containing comma separated values (CSV) files are useful for storing data from disparate sources or from your relational database management system. You can easily transport data in CSV format ...

Some readers took exception when I stated in a post from last month on future-proofing your data archive that Microsoft’s proprietary Office file formats may not stand the test of time. Well, ...