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The most important, you should decide which format to use. Part 1: Which File Format You Should Choose?īefore you begin formatting the drive, there are a few things to do. Keep in mind that a MAC can generally read other file formats, but for the best performance and to create a bootable disk, formatting exclusively for MAC is required. In a few simple steps you are ready to go and can save your back-up files to the external drive, keeping your information safe and giving you peace of mind.
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Reformatting an external hard drive for use with Mac OSX is not as difficult as it might seem. Bonus: How to Recover Data from Formatted External Hard Drive on Mac
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