Comparing bodies of text is not something most folks would want to do, ever. However, wouldn’t it be great to have a tool that makes life easier for those who do this regularly? We agree, and we’re ...

On Windows 11 (and 10), the File Compare (fc) is a command-line tool that comes part of the system, and it allows you to compare two similar files to determine how they changed over time. Usually, "fc ...

This post will help you how to compare two files in Notepad++. Whether you want to compare two text files to find the differences between them or you need to compare a programming file with two ...

The often overlooked Xcode FileMerge app lets you spot what's changed between two files. Here's how to spot the differences using the tool. Most developers of Apple software are familiar with Apple's ...

If you work with other people, you've invariably ended up with multiple versions of the same document. We've shown you how to compare and merge file differences with WinMerge, a desktop Windows ...

Beyond Compare is a file compare and directory sync utility wrapped in one. Beyond Compare Standard edition ($30) is a powerful utility for tracking down differences between files and folders. Its ...

Editor’s note: The following review is part of Macworld’s GemFest 2012 series. Every weekday from mid June through mid August, the Macworld staff will use the Mac Gems blog to briefly cover a favorite ...

If you have two similar Excel spreadsheets, or different versions of the same original spreadsheet, it can be useful to compare the Excel files and see how they differ. If the spreadsheets are short, ...