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a folder offering tips for heating one's home efficiently
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One of the teens who tested this backpack said that all the pockets were pretty useful and helped keep his laptop, folders, and electronic accessories organized.
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 9 June 2024
And inside was a manila folder with a stack of checks.
—Andrea Bernstein, ProPublica, 5 June 2024
Beaumont found that Recall will save information in an easy-to-discover database within the user’s AppData folder.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 4 June 2024
Starting in July 2017, the hacker dropped dozens of files into a hidden folder on Swamy's machine.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 2 June 2024
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 9 June 2024
And inside was a manila folder with a stack of checks.
—Andrea Bernstein, ProPublica, 5 June 2024
Beaumont found that Recall will save information in an easy-to-discover database within the user’s AppData folder.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 4 June 2024
Starting in July 2017, the hacker dropped dozens of files into a hidden folder on Swamy's machine.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 2 June 2024
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“Folder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/folder. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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folder
noun
fold·er
ˈfōl-dər 
1
: one that folds
2
: a printed circular of folded sheets
3
a
: a folded cover or large envelope for holding loose papers
b
: an element of a computer operating system used to group and organize files
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