Compression
The latest Compression coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
NanaZip: A Modern, Open-Source Alternative to 7-Zip for Windows
Introduction In the realm of file compression and archiving on Windows, 7-Zip has long been a staple due to its efficiency and open-source nature. However, as Windows evolves, so do user expectations...
Comparing AMD RDNA 3.5 Graphics Performance: Windows 11 vs. Ubuntu 25.04 on Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Recent benchmarks have shed light on the performance of AMD's RDNA 3.5 integrated graphics, particularly focusing on the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 SoC. This...
Forgotten Windows apps like MSN Messenger and Movie Maker still linger in modern systems years after official retirement
Windows has evolved dramatically over the decades, but remnants of its past still linger in our systems. Many once-popular applications have faded into obscurity, yet their traces remain—sometimes...
Windows 11 24H2 Update: Native JPEG XL Support Ushers in a New Era of Image Quality and Efficiency
Introduction Windows 11's latest 24H2 update marks a significant milestone in digital imaging by introducing native support for JPEG XL, a next-generation image format designed to revolutionize how...
Windows 11 24H2 Launches Native JPEG XL Support for Enhanced Image Quality and Efficiency
Introduction The recent Windows 11 24H2 update has introduced native support for the JPEG XL image format, heralding a new era in digital imaging on Microsoft's premier desktop platform. This move...
4 Best File Compression Tools to Speed Up Extraction on Windows 11
Efficient file extraction is crucial for productivity, especially when dealing with large archives on Windows 11. While Windows 11's native File Explorer offers basic compression capabilities, it...
Windows 11 adds Zstandard and 7z support via libarchive, but new security flaws demand urgent patching.
Windows 11's latest major update introduces support for cutting-edge compression formats while simultaneously exposing new security vulnerabilities that users need to understand. This dual-edged...
KB5031455 brings Libarchive to Windows 11, but 12 CVEs raise security flags
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update, KB5031455, introduces significant changes to file compression technology while raising new security concerns. This optional update replaces the legacy NTFS...
Boost Windows 11 File Transfers 10x with Robocopy, SSD Tweaks & SMB Direct
Slow file transfers can be a major productivity killer in Windows 11, whether you're moving work documents, media files, or system backups. Fortunately, Microsoft's latest OS includes several...