computer file
Also known as file, electronic file, regular file, file on a computer
contained block of information on a computer
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A computer file is a contained block of information stored on a computer, like a document, photo, or video. Files matter because they're how computers organize and keep track of all the different information and programs we use.
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A computer file is a named collection of data treated as a unit by the system that manages it. Today, this system is called a file system. Many older computer systems lacked a distinct file system per se, yet a management feature is required in order to provide a file abstraction.
Files can be shared with and transferred between computers and mobile devices via removable media, networks, or the Internet.