To open RAR files, you can use WinRAR, which is the software made by the company that invented RAR technology. To open .001 files, you need another program, such as HJSplit, 7-Zip or File Joiner.

Occasionally, you'll need to open several compressed files from one ZIP folder. While Windows does a fine job extracting, there are better tools to unzip.

Right-click on that file and click "Extract Files." The "Extraction Path and Options" window opens and the "Destination Address" text box displays the path WinRar will use to extract the files.

You can create and open a RAR file on Mac using the WinRAR software specifically designed for Mac computers simply called RAR. In Terminal, type the " cd " command and navigate to the folder with the ...