What is the format for external hard drives to operate with Ventura?

What is the format for external hard drives to operate with Ventura

iMac Pro, macOS 12.6

Posted on Dec 2, 2022 9:40 AM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2022 10:45 AM

Format to APFS is recommended if only using on your Mac

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Dec 2, 2022 10:45 AM in response to technophot

Format to APFS is recommended if only using on your Mac

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