File Extensions are important for an operating system as they tell about the file format. This article covers what are File Extensions and why are they important.

To avoid being such an easy target, BleepingComputer points out that you need to change Windows 10 settings to enable the ability to view file extensions by default.

View file extensions in File Explorer Never be confused about file types I deal with many different file types on a daily basis, whether they are JPEGs, PNGs, PDFs, or Photoshop files.

Microsoft hides file extensions in Windows by default even though it's a security risk that is commonly abused by phishing emails and malware distributors to trick people into opening malicious files.

Learn how to use ShellExView to view & disable Shell Extensions on Windows 11 using this guide. ShellExView is a freeware from NirSoft.