We know compression makes files smaller, but how? There are two main approaches: Lossless and Lossy compression. Lossless Compression (ZIP, PNG, GIF) Goal: Reduce file size without losing *any* original data. How it Works: It finds patterns and redundancies in the data and represents them more efficiently. Think of it...
Read More »While less relevant for simple web sharing services like tiurl.xyz, understanding file permissions is fundamental when working with files directly on operating systems (like Linux, macOS, or even Windows). Permissions control who can do what with a file or folder. The Basic Permissions Read (r): Allows viewing the contents of...
Read More »We previously touched on different file sharing methods. Let's dive deeper into two popular categories: Cloud Storage (like Google Drive, Dropbox) and Direct File Sharing services (like tiurl.xyz). Cloud Storage Services Concept: You upload files to your personal online storage space. You can then generate shareable links with specific permissions...
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