#...The Digital Suitcase We Still Carry # ๐๐ For decades, zipping and unzipping files has been the digital equivalent of packing a suitcase. You bundle everything neatly, shrink it down, and send it off. Back in the early 2000s, this was essential: email attachments had strict size limits, hard drives were small, and internet speeds were painfully slow. Compressing files wasn’t just convenient—it was survival. But now, in 2025, with terabytes of storage, lightning-fast fiber internet, and cloud services everywhere, the question arises: do we still need to zip and unzip files ? The short answer: yes, but not for the same reasons. Compression has evolved from a necessity into a utility—a tool that’s less about saving space and more about compatibility, security, and convenience. Let’s unpack (pun intended) why zipping still matters in today’s digital ecosystem. The Rise of Native Compression Operating systems have caught up with user needs. Windows 11, macOS, and even mobile platforms ...