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How to Fix a "Read Only" External Hard Drive on Mac
Is your external hard drive showing up as "read only" on your Mac? Learn how to fix a locked Mac drive and get it working again.
What Is a File System? 7 File Systems Explained
Different hard drives and operating systems use different file systems, and this is what you need to know.
How to Save Disk Space in Windows 10
In terms of disk space requirements, Windows 10 is downright gluttonous. Wasting 20 GB on a small SSD can be frustrating. Fortunately, you can reduce the Windows 10 footprint and reclaim some of that space.
How to Fix a Corrupted Windows NTFS Filesystem With Ubuntu
If you can't get your Windows to boot, or are having trouble mounting the Windows' NTFS partition, Ubuntu is always there to fix things up.
How to Mount and Access Windows NTFS Drives in Linux
Windows drives aren't mounted automatically when you log in on Linux. But that doesn't mean you can't access those NTFS drives at all.
Which Mac File System Is Best for an External Drive?
Formatting a hard drive for use with your Mac? Here are your macOS file system options and how to pick the best one for you.
How to Use an NTFS Drive on Mac: 4 Methods
Need to write files to an NTFS drive from your Mac? Here are four ways to do it.
The Fastest File Transfer Methods Between PCs and Mobile Devices
Here are a few methods to quickly transfer files between PCs and mobile devices.
FAT32 vs. exFAT: What's the Difference? Which One's Better?
FAT32 and exFAT are the two main file system options for external drives. Here's how they compare and which to use.
NTFS, FAT, exFAT: Windows 10 File Systems Explained
What is a Windows 10 file system? How do they make data storage easier?
How to Disable File Compression on Windows 10
There are three easy methods you can use to stop Windows 10 from compressing your files.
Does Linux Transfer Files Faster Than Windows?
Many people switching to Linux have noticed that file transfer speeds increase. Why does this happen? Is it an illusion? Does Linux really have speedier file transfer speeds? And if it does, why?
Microsoft Forces OneDrive Users to Start Using NTFS
Microsoft is suddenly, and without warning, insisting OneDrive users only use drives formatted using NTFS. Which makes zero sense.
7 Nifty CHKDSK Features to Use in Windows 10
CHKDSK ("check disk") is a Windows diagnostic tool that scans data drive volumes, verifies their integrity, and fixes errors when necessary. Here we highlight the improved CHKDSK features you can find in Windows 8 and 10.
How to Improve Windows Performance with a New File System
You can boost your computer's software performance and storage reliability with two technologies: a RAID setup and a new file system. The only requirement is, at least, two spare drives. The rest is easy.
Write To Your NTFS Drives Again in OS X El Capitan (For Free)
Some of the most common methods of adding NTFS support broke with the recent release of El Capitan, but you can still write to your Windows drives with a bit of tinkering.
How You Can Try the New Resilient File System for Windows
A file system manages data stored on your computer. The Windows default is NTFS. ReFS promises improved resilience and will eventually replace NTFS. We show you its benefits and how you can try ReFS now.
Windows File System Woes: Why Do I Get Access Denied?
Ever wonder why you might get an "Access Denied" error message in Windows? It might have something to do with your file-system permissions.
How To Reformat Your FAT32 Drive To NTFS - And The Advantages Of Doing It
You may not know it, but choosing the right filesystem for your drives is actually pretty important. Although the main idea of all filesystems is the same, there are many advantages and disadvantages over each one. While there are many more filesystems out there, we'll be looking at the most popular two, FAT32 and NTFS.