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What Are Those Numbers Labeled MD5, SHA, Etc., Listed With Downloads?

What Are Those Numbers Labeled MD5, SHA, Etc., Listed With Downloads?

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Wonder what those strange strings of numbers labelled things like MD5 or SHA mean next to a download? They’re a way to double-check that a file is safe and complete. Here’s how checksums work, why they matter, and when you might want to use them.
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