APFS vs exFAT: Which Format Should You Use on a Mac?

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Quick Answer Choose APFS if the drive will be used only with Macs, especially if it is an SSD or will store a Time Machine backup. APFS is Apple’s modern file system and supports features such as encryption, snapshots, and space sharing. Choose exFAT if you need to move files between a Mac and a … Read more