Zipsters, the world's most elite group of data compressors, have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to naming their creations. But what's in a name, you ask? A lot, actually.
Read the rules of 1 for the basics of zip naming, then move on to rules of 2 for advanced techniques.
But don't get too excited, Zipsters' naming conventions are a cutthroat world.
Rule 1: Zip names must be all-caps.
A zip named "MyZip.zip" is an abomination. A true Zipster's zip is named "MYZIP.ZIP".
Rule 2: Zip names must include a hint at the zip's contents, but not too obvious.
For example, a zip containing cat pictures would be better off with a name like "CATPICS.ZIP" than "CATPIECES.ZIP".
Rule 3: Zip names must be no longer than 10 characters.
This one's a doozy. Zipsters have been known to get creative with abbreviations to squeeze in that extra character. But don't worry, it's all in good fun.
Learn more about the Zipsters' zip naming philosophyStay tuned for more zip naming tips and tricks, or check out some of our naming conundrums.