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When to use APFS format

When should I use APFS to format an external drive? Can APFS be used for Time Machine backup drive?


MacBook Pro 15”, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 14, 2020 9:36 AM

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Posted on Jun 14, 2020 9:42 AM

Time Machine wants to see GUID/HFS+ (extended journaled)



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