Reddit Advice Gone Wrong: Compressing Your Entire Windows Folder with WinRAR

In this episode, Linus Tech Tips investigates a Reddit user's misguided attempt to free up storage space by using WinRAR to compress their entire Windows folder. The video explores whether WinRAR can actually compress an operating system and what happens when you try. The result is a cautionary tale about following questionable online advice. The host walks through the process, explaining the technical aspects of file compression and why compressing system files is a bad idea. He demonstrates the potential consequences, including system instability or data loss. The video also discusses the importance of proper storage management and safe practices for handling system files. Alongside the experiment, the video includes a sponsor segment for boot.dev, offering 25% off the first payment with code LTT. Viewers are invited to discuss the topic on the Linus Tech Tips forum. Channel partners like Secretlab are also mentioned.