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The system used to format and organize files on a disk. This includes directory structure, permissions management, metadata, and more. The current default file system for macOS is APFS (High Sierra and higher) and HFS+ (Sierra or lower).

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Mac Fuse doesn't work

What version of MacFUSE have you installed? MacFUSE is no longer maintained and has been replaced by Fuse for macOS. The latest version is 3.5.4 and it's compatible with Mac OS X 10.5 and above and …
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Can I view hidden files and directories from the Open or Save As dialog boxes without making...

You don’t need an Apple Script or Visual Basic macro to do this as you can do it using a simple keyboard shortcut from within the Open or Save As dialogue windows. Using MS Word as an example: In MS …
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Automatically update multiple file names?

There are a number of ways you could do this. Below I explain two possibilities. Do this natively within the Finder You don't specify what version of macOS you're running. But a feature that was fir …
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Does TechTool Pro do anything that Disk Utility doesn't?

As far as the main question (in your title), yes, TechTool Pro does a lot more than Disk Utility does. In fact, in many ways they're not really comparable products. It's somewhat akin to comparing a …
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Easy way to copy paste file paths on Macs

I think this is an option that will do exactly what you want. Using your Serial Number.jpg example, do as follows: In the Finder browse to the image called “Serial Number.jpg” located on Server1 Rig …
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How can playlists be preserved in iTunes?

The best way to preserve your playlists is to manage them, as far as possible, within iTunes. It seems to me from your question and comment that the biggest issue arises when you rename a file you've …
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Where can I find the APFS format documentation / volume specification?

I think Alsoft's use of the phrase APFS format documentation is just that - a phrase they've used rather than referencing an official title. The Apple File System Reference is almost certainly what th …
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Finder file size easy way

There's no perfect built-in macOS solution for what you want, and that's why macOS offers different view options. They each have advantages and disadvantages. However, the closest option to what you …
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