Originally Posted By: Rockdoc326
I purchased a new external drive in which to store BiaB files and program. It's a Samsung T7 SSD. It replaces a 160 GB drive from PG Music that I used since 2019, but has run out of space.
I'll be formatting the new drive and am seeking recommendations which file format I should use; exFat, MacOS Extended (HFS+) or Apple File System (APFS).
Would one file system work better than another for BiaB?

What MacOS are you running?

If your System drive is formatted APFS (High Sierra and Later), format the external SSD the same. There are advantages, whether you ever take advantage of them or not. If Sierra or earlier, MacOS Extended (HFS+) Journaled—you will not be able to see an APFS drive.

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Also, do not format it with case sensitivity
Yep.

exFAT is recommended only if sharing the drive data with a Windows PC.

I like the T7 but only the latest Apple Silicon Macs can take advantage of USB 3.2 speeds. That's ok. USB 3 and 3.1 are more than fast enough for BIAB.

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