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ZIP Password Security: ZipCrypto vs AES-256
A password-protected ZIP can mean two completely different things, and one of them has been breakable since 1994 without guessing the password at all. Your filenames, meanwhile, are readable either way.
Read articleHow to Inspect a DEB, RPM or TAR.ZST Package Without Installing It
A Linux package is just an archive with metadata bolted on. Here is what really lives inside .deb, .rpm and modern tarballs, what is genuinely risky about opening one, and how to turn any of them into a browsable ZIP with its scripts made inert.
Read articleRAR vs ZIP vs 7Z: Which Archive Format Should You Use?
A practical comparison of the most popular archive formats. Learn the differences in compression, compatibility, and speed to pick the right one for every situation.
Read articleHow to Convert RAR Files to ZIP Online (No Software Needed)
Downloaded a .rar file and can't open it? Here's how to convert it to ZIP in seconds without installing WinRAR or any other software.
Read articleTAR.GZ vs TAR.BZ2 vs ZIP: Linux Archive Formats Explained
Why does Linux use .tar.gz instead of .zip? A developer's guide to choosing the right archive format for deployments, backups, and file sharing.
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