In this episode of Linus Tech Tips, the team investigates an unconventional storage hack from Reddit: attempting to use WinRAR to compress the main Windows operating system folder. The experiment explores whether file compression tools can realistically handle essential OS files and investigates the chaotic consequences that follow.
While this test focuses on desktop hardware, it serves as a fun and practical cautionary tale for smartphone owners wrestling with full storage drives. Mobile users facing low capacity are often tempted by aggressive space-saving tricks, making this a great reminder of the hidden risks behind unverified online advice and tampering with core system files.
Be sure to check out the full episode to see the experiment in action and discover whether the system survives the compression process.
[Watch the episode on Linus Tech Tips](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGA4ZFr-hfo)
