File
A file is a collection of data or information that has a name, called the filename. Almost all information stored in a computer must be in a file. There are many different types of files: data files, text files, program files, directory files, and so on. Different types of files store different types of information. For example, program files store programs, whereas text files store text.
Term of the Day
- What Is External Hard Disk Backup?
- An external hard disk is a normal hard disk which is located outside of the system block. It is usually enclosed in a special case and can be... More about What Is External Hard Disk Backup?...
Backup Software Glossary
Current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software.
Handy Backup is a backup utility for Windows Servers and PCs that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.
The glossary contains 473 terms. The current section File Management contains 19 terms.
Other "File Management" Terms
- Tower of Hanoi backup
- The Tower of Hanoi backup is a backup, performed according to the Tower of Hanoi rotation schedule. Currently, Handy Backup does not support the... More about Tower of Hanoi backup...
- Synchronization
- Synchronization is coordination with respect to time. Handy Backup supports synchronization of files and folders. When referring to files... More about Synchronization...
- copying files
- File copying is creation of a new file which has the same content as an existing file. All operating systems include file copying in the user... More about copying files...
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