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If you’re frequently using both Macs and PCs with the same drive, the ideal solution is to configure a USB drive with a file system that both operating systems can read. And likewise, if you format a USB drive as NTFS on Windows, Macs can read it but not write to it (although there are some ways around it). If you've got any questions about working with NTFS drives on your Mac, let us know in the comments.So here’s the problem: If you format a USB drive as APFS on a Mac, Windows 10 won’t read it without third-party tools (and will actually ask to format it). This method can't really be recommended, but it is possible. The problem is that installing NTFS-3G is a major security risk by the project's own admission, as the mount tool runs with root permissions, leaving your system exposed to possible attack. You'll also need to install NTFS-3G, which allows you to manually mount and write to NTFS drives. Fuse for macOS, for instance, requires that you use the Terminal. While Paragon and Tuxera provide paid tools that integrate themselves with your Mac and do all of the necessary setup during the installation process, there are free tools that you can install, but they take some work.
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Tuxera NTFS is available from Tuxera for $31 after a 15-day free trial. Tuxera also includes support for NTFS extended attributes and works with virtualization software like Parallels and VMware Fusion. It also features failsafe technology designed to protect against unexpected power loss or an unexpected unplugging of your drive, both of which could cause data loss or even damage the drive. Tuxera NTFS uses smart caching technology to speed up transfers, maintaining a sustained speed as files are moved between your external drive and your Mac.
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Like Microsoft NTFS, Tuxera's app lets you edit, copy, and delete files on NTFS drive on your Mac.
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