How to zip large files on your Windows 11 PC (and whether third-party tools are necessary)

ZDNET's key takeaways Zipping files enables users to organize their files more efficiently and expedite sharing. Windows 11's native tools enable users to compress multiple files and folders without ...
The Verge

You can now try Windows Copilot and native RAR and 7-Zip support in Windows 11

Windows Insiders get a first look at an AI-powered Windows 11, additional archive formats, and a much better volume mixer UI. Windows Insiders get a first look at an AI-powered Windows 11, additional ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft is scanning the inside of password-protected zip files for malware

Microsoft cloud services are scanning for malware by peeking inside users’ zip files, even when they’re protected by a password, several users reported on Mastodon on Monday. Compressing file contents ...
TweakTown

Windows 11 can now open RAR, 7-Zip, and other compressed files natively... but there's a catch

Earlier this year, we reported on Microsoft expanding its compression support in Windows 11 to include native RAR, 7-Zip, and other file formats that aren't your basic ZIP files. For those that have ...
The Verge

Microsoft is making File Explorer more powerful with version control and 7z compression

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Windows file navigator will natively interface with your Git and offer more file compression. The Windows ...
Bleeping Computer

7-zip now supports Windows ‘Mark-of-the-Web’ security feature

7-zip has finally added support for the long-requested 'Mark-of-the-Web' Windows security feature, providing better protection from malicious downloaded files. When you download documents and ...