A small amount of descriptive data (metadata) that is added to a computer file by the user or network administrator. It is maintained by the file system but is not part of the file's regular set of ...

Several readers have noted an issue where permissions for files and folders created through AFP (Apple filesharing protocol) under Mac OS X 10.4.x. are not correct. Under Mac OS X 10.3.x (Panther), ...

You can apply file attributes by using FTP or the FTP access method options in the FILENAME statement, whichever is applicable. For details about the syntax for the FILENAME statement, see SAS ...

Hackers are using a novel technique that abuses extended attributes for macOS files to deliver a new trojan that researchers call RustyAttr. The threat actor is hiding malicious code in custom file ...

Note: A file that is created with CEDA features does not need these attributes. Note: In some cases, a Block Size value of less than 8000 may be more efficient for your storage device. The Block Size ...

If you want to change the file and folder attributes in Windows 11 or Windows 10, you can take a look at the Attribute Charger software. This freeware helps you change or replace the existing file or ...

If you have a lot of files and folders to manage in OS X—and who doesn’t?—there’s a really handy utility called Hazel that can help. It enables you to automate all kinds of file-management chores, ...

OS X provides an easy option in the Finder's contextual menus for creating ZIP archives of Finder selections; however, the Finder does not have the option to quickly view a ZIP file's contents. Topher ...

I have six computers and use a Mac mini as a fileserver with sharing set up on it. About every week some of the files become read-only for some of the users. She also asks: When I open the files on ...