Apple's iCloud file storage service is a handy way to store and share files, but it can remove important file attributes during sync. Here's how to fix that. Apple's macOS and some other operating ...

Do all your files and folders open in Read-only mode on Windows 11/10? Some Windows users have reported that all their files and folders are marked as Read-only. Whenever they open a file or folder, ...

Just remember to set attributes to a comma-separated list. If you aren't sure what the right values are, you can ask PowerShell: However some of these, like Compressed, are only set after something ...

Making a file read-only in Windows means you or a colleague are less likely to delete or change it accidentally. This can be helpful if you don't want any unintended changes to client contracts or ...

You know how much it irritates you when you wish to move a file, and you get a message saying the file is locked and you cannot move or delete it. This might happen due to the file being in use with ...

When you want to change the attributes of multiple files / folders (read, hidden files etc), creation date / time / update date / time / access date / time stamp at once, free software which can ...

Editor’s note: The following review is part of Macworld’s GemFest 2012 series. Every weekday from mid June through mid August, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems blog to briefly cover a favorite ...

Several readers have noted an issue where permissions for files and folders created through AFP (Apple filesharing protocol) under Mac OS X 10.4.x. are not correct. Under Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther), ...