#989 – Why Are There So Many Files?

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So. Many. Files.

I ran across a question, and, as happens often, I learned something about Windows.

Windows has a lot of files. A LOT of files. This is not new.

But exactly how Windows defender counts them was a surprise. Fortunately, a surprise that makes sense.

This week's featured article has the details: Why Are There So Many Files?

Also this week

• Browser caches: why?
• Recovery email address: yes.
• EaseUS Todo Emergency disk: how.
• Saved chat history: maybe.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

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OK, cutsey intro aside, it was a special edition. Not only were Gary and I in the same room for a change, but so were our original two co-hosts! Topics ranged from The Internet Archive to Residential Cruising to iPhone cables, to (of course) AI. It was a fun episode.

TEH 207: The gang is back! Residential cruise ships. All those cables. And More AI.

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Featured Article

Why Are There So Many Files?
You may think you have only a few, but Windows has other ideas.

Your computer likely has many more files on it than you realize. That's quite normal.
Read: Why Are There So Many Files?

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

What Is a Browser Cache? How Do I Clear It? And why would you want to?
Clearing your browser cache is the first thing to try when you encounter webpage problems. I'll look at why and how to clear your cache. Read: What Is a Browser Cache? How Do I Clear It?

Will I Lose My Account If I Don't Set a Recovery Email Address for My Google Account? Not directly, but you're definitely at much higher risk.
Recovery email addresses are an important safety net. Here's what you need to do. Read: Will I Lose My Account If I Don't Set a Recovery Email Address for My Google Account?

Creating an EaseUS Todo Emergency Disk The first step on the road to recovery.
Before you can restore a backup image created using EaseUS Todo, you'll need an emergency disk. Read: Creating an EaseUS Todo Emergency Disk

Is My Chat History Saved Somewhere? How would you know?
You can't prove a negative, so it's impossible to say your chats aren't being saved somewhere. But it's pretty darned unlikely. Read: Is My Chat History Saved Somewhere?

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Is My Chat History Saved Somewhere? You can't prove a negative, and thus it's impossible to say your chats aren't being saved somewhere. But it's pretty darned unlikely. Watch: Is My Chat History Saved Somewhere?

Creating an EaseUS Todo Emergency Disk Before you can restore a backup image created using EaseUS Todo, you'll need an emergency disk. Watch: Creating an EaseUS Todo Emergency Disk

Will I Lose My Account If I Don't Set a Recovery Email Address For My Google Account? Recovery email addresses are an important safety net. Here's what you need to do. Watch: Will I Lose My Account If I Don't Set a Recovery Email Address For My Google Account?

Why Are There So Many Files? Your computer likely has many more files on it than you realize. That's quite normal. Watch: Why Are There So Many Files?

What is a Browser Cache? How Do I Clear It? "Clear your browser cache" is the first thing to try when you encounter webpage problems. I'll look at why and how to clear your cache. Watch: What is a Browser Cache? How Do I Clear It?

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