How do I format an external SSD (Scan Disk Extreme) for use on a Mac running Tahoe?
Please give me advice on formatting a scan disk extreme for use on my Mac running Tahoe
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I just did a couple of those for some video work, and just used APFS with the defaults and one partition.
What is the make, model and size of the disk you want to format?
How do I format an external SSD (Scan Disk Extreme) for use on a Mac running Tahoe?