So you’re using Disk Utility to partition your new hard drive when you’re presented with a choice of potential file systems. The list is longer than you’d think, with terms like “APFS (Case-sensitive)” and “Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted)” to choose from. What does all this mean, and which should you choose? Basically there are three main options: RELATED ARTICLE What’s New in macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Available Now APFS , or “Apple File System,” is one of the new features in macOS High Sierra . It’s optimized for solid state drives (SSDs) and other all-flash storage devices, though it will also work on mechanical and hybrid drives. Mac OS Extended , also known as HFS Plus or HFS+ , is the file system used on all Macs from 1998 until now. On macOS High Sierra, it’s used on all mechanical and hybrid drives, and older versions of macOS used it by default for all drives. ExFAT is the best cross platform option, designed to w...
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