Everything you need to know about computer file
A file is an object on a computer that stores data, information, settings, or commands used by a computer program. In a GUI, such as Microsoft Windows, files are displayed as icons that refer to the program that opens the file. How is a file created? The file is created using computer software. For example, to create a text file, you would use a text editor, to create an image file, to use an image editor, and to create a document, you would use a word processor. Where is a file stored? Computer files are stored on a disk drive, disk (such as a DVD), and floppy disk. On a Microsoft Windows computer, users can view, manage, and organize their files using Windows Explorer, and Apple users can use Finder. See our file system definition for more information about file management. Different types of files JPEG is the most common format used by digital cameras and images on the web. This file format is based on lossless compression, which means that it retains visible...