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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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Remember when it was a big deal if you chose .zip, .rar, or 7z, etc? Now we all have so much bandwidth it doesn't matter. (self.showerthoughts)

submitted 5 months ago by Willy to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Windows opens RAR files right out the box. Just tested.

And if you need a separate unzipper for whatever reason, 7-Zip opens all the things.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Only WinRAR can create RAR files if I recall correctly. That's the proprietary part.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

But winRAR is free anyway

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

It’s freeware, but not FOSS.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I removed mine after the 40 day trial period.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Windows now handles 7z files natively too (at least as of the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 version), I'm glad they've at least added some legit new features for File Explorer.