List six different file and disk management tools and briefly describe their functions.

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File Manager: Performs functions related to displaying files; organizing files in folders; and copying, renaming, deleting, moving, and sorting files

Search: Attempts to locate a file on your computer or mobile device based on specified criteria

Image Viewer: Displays, copies, and prints the contents of a graphics file

Uninstaller: Removes a program or app, as well as any associated entries in the system files

Disk Cleanup: Searches for and removes unnecessary files

Disk Defragmenter: Reorganizes the files and unused space on a computer's hard disk so that the operating system accesses data more quickly and programs and apps run faster

Screen Saver: Causes a display's screen to show a moving image or blank screen if no keyboard or mouse activity occurs for a specified time

File Compression: Shrinks the size of a file(s)

PC Maintenance: Identifies and fixes operating system problems, detects and repairs disk problems, and includes the capability of improving a computer's performance

Backup and Restore: Copies selected files or the contents of an entire storage medium to another storage location

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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