title: How can I decode a binary file when I don't know the proper encoding?
body: <p>I have a .bin file that I would like to decode, but I don't know how it was encoded.  Opening with notepad yields crazy jumbled text like this:</p>
  
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  <p>My understanding is that notepad is trying to use the wrong decoding method, resulting in incorrect characters.  If there is a program or website where I can just copy the text and try a bunch of methods of decoding I would really appreciate a link.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks!</p>