Where would we be without archiving and compression tools? We’d be knee deep in full drives and unable to pass along folders as easily as we can. Archiving is deeply embedded in the world of the PC, making it an indispensable tool.
Now most platforms have their own built-in tools for archiving and compressing. But in some cases, those tools aren’t enough. So it’s good to know that there are other applications to pick up the slack. Some of those applications are familiar and some are not. Let’s dive in and examine several of these, so you can enjoy an alternative archiving and/or compression tool.
1: 7-Zip
2: PeaZip
3: WinRAR
4: File Roller
5: Ark