If this was helpful leave a comment! To Summarize how to format your external hard drives on Mac. Use Disk Utility. Use the Mac OS Extended Journaled format if you work on Mac computers only (choose APFS instead if you work with newer Macs and have a SSD or flash drive.) If you want the external drive to work on both Windows and Mac then choose ExFAT. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Eject all other drives connected to your mac 0:38 - What to expect when connecting a windows NTFS formatted drive or usb drive to a mac 1:21 - Using Disk Utility to format an external drive or usb thumb drive on a mac 1:57 - What to do if you don't see APFS and other options in format menu in Disk Utility 3:05 - Explaining AFPS (Apple File System) and when to use it for formatting a drive 3:57 - Running test to see if AFPS, Mac OS extended, or ExFAT is faster transfer speeds 4:37 - Why you shouldn't format an external drive to AFPS 5:16 - Explaining Mac OS Extended Journaled Format 5:52 - Explaining MS DOS (FAT) Format 6:14 - ExFAT format is compatible with both Mac and Windows 6:40 - Explaining Case Sensitive and Encryption formats on mac 7:22 - Finishing my example of formatting an external drive to Mac OS Extended Journaled
Thank you for such a clear, straight forward explanation. My husband used to do these things for me but due to health problems he can't. I'm learning thanks to wonderful people like you. Thank you.
This video was really helpful. I have a stack of hard drives that I haven't been able to use because they were formatted to Windows, but now that I've switched over to Mac they've just been sitting in a cupboard. I've asked people about what I should do, and they just say "oh, just reformat it". Zero further explanation of how to do that... and because I'm an idiot when it comes to technology, I haven't been able to figure it out until coming across your video. So thank you. Super helpful, really detailed information, clear instructions. Loved it. Thanks again. :)
I am so F*&%#$ing appreciative that you took the time to annotate and index your meeting minutes for us. It's the perfect antidote for typical windbaggery.
This video was THE best instructional video I've ever had. I cannot tell you how many different youtube videos don't even mention that if you have a Mac - you are probably going to have to reformat your external hard drive that you just bought. I don't think I've ever commented on a video EVER and today is a new day. You helped us so much! Thank you!
YES!! Saved me from buying a new drive. Your tip on NOT using the included software is spot-on! I tried to erase/format my WD easy store a few different times - nothing. Your step by step video was exactly what I needed. THANKS SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge with us!
Great video. What I liked most was that you didn't talk about irrelevant things and you didn't talk slowly. I get frustrated when it takes forever to get the information you need. Loved it.
I'm was a confused beginner, now that I have encountered your class! WoW, you take no prisoners. Your delivery is not for the faint of Heart, but if you really want to learn & not continue to be LAZY, the WORK done for you. This is for the Faint of Heart. YES, Javier, Bring it. This is the delivery of info without pity as a Military Instructor. Get it or Recycle in life. But, you do have passion for us to timely absorb the wealth of info !!?? Only for some of us you are fast!.But, no excuses we can view your video again, again, again & again until we get it. No tears participants of seeking Knowledge. Hang in there. I'm just 72 y/o who started using Pc's 5-8 yrs ago. ... I may be a couple of yrs behind , But You Younger one's are not to leave me behind! Hang in there! YaHoooooooooo ecddd
Thank you so much, Javier! Your explanation was simple enough for someone like me, who did not even know the disk utility app existed before your video! We bought the hard drive to back up our wedding photos! Now we have them! Thank you! I also feel like I can apply what I learned to something else in the future. You are awesome!
Thank You!! I searched all over the web and you're the only one whose instructions and explanation got my Seagate external hard drive to work for my iMac.
This video saved my life!!! I've had a seagate hard drive sitting aorund doing nothing for a year because I couldn't figure out how to get it to work on my mac laptop! I finally decided to tackle the issue again and was searching around and finally came across your video. THANK YOU!!!
Very well done. Best lesson on the subject I have ever seen or heard. You jammed a lot of good info into this and did not waste any time. Very much appreciated lesson in storage device formatting. Thanks much!
This is a must watch video for many of the people still out there, searching on how to setup the extranal drives to their mac! It worked immediately for me without any issues, and you have explanined things in such way. Many thanks dude! Cheers 😎👍
Yours was the 3rd tutorial I watched on this. Neither of the others told me about changing the "view" so I could re-format the "parent drive". I was getting an error message when just trying to re-format the "child". THANK YOU!
This is the most easy to understand explanation of how to format the external hard drive. I watch other videos and none of them is as good and clear than this.
I was just going to say that it’s the easiest and the most comprehensive explanation, without any BS information I don’t need, but someone beat me to it. Dude! I finally just started backing up my photos from the phone. It was so freaking painful to shoot a video only if you have anything to erase to free up some space. Thank you so much!
Hey Javier, thanks for the informative video. What if I already have a lot of important files on my external drive? Is there a fast way to backup my files before reformatting?
Thank you for all your explanations on the different formats so that I can choose the right one for me! Your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. I needed to format my old external hard drive that was not working anymore. Although, my drive was not formatting at first using the 'Erase' option. I kept getting error messages (again, because my drive was not working even though it was previously formatted for my mac). FYI, if anyone else is having the same problem, select the option 'First Aid' to fix any errors, then do the 'Erase'. That worked like a charm! Now I have my drive working again.
Gosh! I just can hug you tightly trough the screen! I bought the disk online and almost had a panic attack when it came and I couldn't sent any files on it! Then your video helped so so much! Now it's working perfectly~ Thank you for the video. Straight to the point with some additional interesting info!
THANKS! I just purchased a SEAGATE external HD for a Time Machine. I thought AFPS was the preferred format for Macs so I was perplexed that it didn't appear on the SEAGATE. Your explanation on when to use AFPS was very helpful and reassuring that I didn't buy an obsolete HD.
I also wanted to mention that you were the just the only one who mentioned how to search "Disk Utility". For a layman like me it means the world. Thanks bro.
Exactly the video I was looking for! I was about to PAY for software to do this, then I decided to search CZcams and came across your video. I am a new Mac user I had No Idea how to format my WD Passport HD or which format to use. Your explanation of each was very detailed and helpful for me as a new Mac user. EXCELLENT VIDEO! THANK YOU!
Thank you. The tip to select view was terrific. I could not figure where my TimeMachine segment was hiding! Great communications - no jargon and good examples.
As a many-year PC guy with my first Mac (Mini - Ventura) this was AWESOME! Had a NTFS drive I needed to repurpose for both Mac & PC and told me all I needed to know. THANK YOU!
Awesome explanation. I’m new to Mac and I’ve tried to download pictures to external hard drive….. And then I found your video and you picked it up and solved the problem for me. Thank you very much.
i had a hard drive that i first used on Windows before i bought my Macbook. So i couldn't back up my music on my Macbook and then your video helped me. I did format it , everything went great and i have already backed up everything. So thank you for your help. You were very explanatory and you ve saved me from buying another hard drive :)
My friend, your tip to Show All Devices just gave me a new External HD! I couldn't format it in any way and that's because I was only seeing the partition, not the whole device! Thanks man!
This came in clutch. I've been having issues with my FCP projects for two full days. Even bought a new computer! Come to realize after chatting with Apple support this is what I needed to know and you even clarified the options more than they did, so thank you so much for this!
Thank you, Javier! I had run out of disk space on my MacBook Pro, so I had to buy an external hard drive. It failed to work using the manufacturers instructions (the option I needed in Disk Utility was grayed-out)... I was only able to "read" but not write to the hard drive. Thanks to your video, not only was I able to get it to format from the NTFS to the MacOsExtended Journaled format, but to better understand what the various formats were good for. Thank you so much, again. Very useful and easy to follow.
I was about to have a meltdownt thinking that the hard drive I bought didn’t work since it didn’t let me tranfer any files, but this was a lifesaver. Thank you so much!
Brilliant video, clearly explains everything, and had the EXACT info I needed at the right moment to stop me doing the wrong format for a Time Machine SSD. Wish more videos were this good and clear!
Okay, maybe I've only viewed 100 or so tutorials, but this one by Javier was THE BEST TUTORIAL I'VE SEEN! It could be a prime teaching tool on how to make an efficient, functional tutorial. Javier checked all the boxes & then some. Thank you Javier, I look forward to your future instructions!
Thank you! I was just about to loose my mind, when I found your video. And thank god, it worked. Mac asked me if I wanted to use my new extern harddisk as a time machine backup - and I choose to do that. Except it failed, but it deleted the harddisk and left it passive. Google didn't help, but you did! Thankfully! THANK YOU! :D
I literally had this drive for months now and never formatted the drive. This vide help me not feel so intimidated. Thanks! Everyone isn't techy and I didn't know what the hell I was doing at 1st lol. Awesome vid! Thank you!
I just bought two new Toshiba X300 Hard Drives, and I glad I found your video before i format to NTFS format on my Mac because i bought the apps to read and write NTFS Hard Drives.
You are as clear as day ! You make what seems daunting, a walk in the park . I'm the caveman in cyberspace, so i know what i'm talking about. Thank you
I was just given a Macbook Pro and have never daily drove MacOS (windows all my life). This was SUPER helpful and I love how straightforward and to the point it was, no fluff. Thank you sir!
Thank you so much - helped me format the 2T WD hard drive I just took out of its casing because I wanted to use it as a straightforward hard drive. Your video was so helpful.🙏
Thank you so much for making this video! You’re so intelligent and helpful! I was able to format western digital easystore hard drive on my Mac-book and store my files in here. I am so glad you’ve shared your computer and tech knowledge. I got a lot of value from you and this video.
Now this is how you create a great informative video for someone that has little knowledge about computers. Informative but to the point, not overly technical. Thank you very much!!!!
This was extremely helpful. IK thought I made a bad call when I bought a WD Elements 4TB External Hard Drive to back up raw video data when done with a project. So happy you made this video.. It was a very simple fix! Keep on, keeping on friend!
This is the most helpful and straight-to-the-point video and I needed it so much because I was this close to tossing my hard drive out the window not knowing how to format it. thank you
Great little video. Just bought a Seagate One Touch External HDD which came in EXFAT format. Encryption important to me so I chose MAC OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted). Thanks for the post.
Thank you so much for this video, Javier! Definitely panicked when I realized I'd forgotten to buy a Mac specific hard drive, but there was no need to worry!
This was very helpful, bc even though I’m a long time Mac user, I can’t remember which formats are compatible w/ which OS and which kind of drive (mechanical vs ssd). Thank you!!
Thank you! I loved this video and it was super helpful. I was surprised that my new Toshiba external drive had no further information as to how to format. Your video was fantastic. Great energy!
Thank you so much! I was reading about how to do this online and it sounded so complicated-it only took me 1 minute following this tutorial! Thank you! :)
Thanks so much for precise, easy to understand explanation, Javier. Please make a video on how to backup iPhone/iPad to external hard drive, when we do not want to backup them up in our Mac.
It worked! Thank you so much! I had to make my seagate from Window to Mac and your explanation was sooo good and easy to do together with you, and now it works! You're the best!
Thank you SO much for this video. It really helped me and made a lot fo sense. I also was working with a Seagate external hard drive. I am not a tech savvy person at all but was able to follow and understand this video perfectly. Thank you so much for making this content!!! I feel like a competent user and got a big thing checked off my to do list that I thought was going to be majorly daunting.
If this was helpful leave a comment! To Summarize how to format your external hard drives on Mac. Use Disk Utility. Use the Mac OS Extended Journaled format if you work on Mac computers only (choose APFS instead if you work with newer Macs and have a SSD or flash drive.) If you want the external drive to work on both Windows and Mac then choose ExFAT. Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Eject all other drives connected to your mac
0:38 - What to expect when connecting a windows NTFS formatted drive or usb drive to a mac
1:21 - Using Disk Utility to format an external drive or usb thumb drive on a mac
1:57 - What to do if you don't see APFS and other options in format menu in Disk Utility
3:05 - Explaining AFPS (Apple File System) and when to use it for formatting a drive
3:57 - Running test to see if AFPS, Mac OS extended, or ExFAT is faster transfer speeds
4:37 - Why you shouldn't format an external drive to AFPS
5:16 - Explaining Mac OS Extended Journaled Format
5:52 - Explaining MS DOS (FAT) Format
6:14 - ExFAT format is compatible with both Mac and Windows
6:40 - Explaining Case Sensitive and Encryption formats on mac
7:22 - Finishing my example of formatting an external drive to Mac OS Extended Journaled
MS DOS limits my file transfer to only 4 GB, is there any format that is compatible for both windows and mac with no file transfer limit?
i like this very good and easy but my mac is not letting me format it it keep saying error
can u help me
I have a dumb question. Why can't I just Drag and drop files into the drive when it pops up on my desktop?....
This was so helpful! Thank you for being so articulate, and explaining things so clearly!
Clear and straightforward explanation. I am 80 old and was able to follow the instruction and erase my files. Excellent communicator.
After poking around the internet for an hour, this is by far the most thorough and easy-to-understand video covering this topic...thanks Javier.
totally agree!
This was the best explanation I've seen about formatting external hard drives. Good job Javier, keep em coming 😊
Glad it was helpful for you Michael!
I totally agree. So frustrating
I couldn't agree more. The best by far.
I agree!
I agree 100%
4 years ago, but as useful as back then. The most straightforward, uncomplicated explanation. Thank You .
Thank you for such a clear, straight forward explanation. My husband used to do these things for me but due to health problems he can't. I'm learning thanks to wonderful people like you. Thank you.
This video was really helpful. I have a stack of hard drives that I haven't been able to use because they were formatted to Windows, but now that I've switched over to Mac they've just been sitting in a cupboard. I've asked people about what I should do, and they just say "oh, just reformat it". Zero further explanation of how to do that... and because I'm an idiot when it comes to technology, I haven't been able to figure it out until coming across your video. So thank you. Super helpful, really detailed information, clear instructions. Loved it. Thanks again. :)
I am so F*&%#$ing appreciative that you took the time to annotate and index your meeting minutes for us. It's the perfect antidote for typical windbaggery.
Glad it helped Gus!
This video was THE best instructional video I've ever had. I cannot tell you how many different youtube videos don't even mention that if you have a Mac - you are probably going to have to reformat your external hard drive that you just bought. I don't think I've ever commented on a video EVER and today is a new day. You helped us so much! Thank you!
YES!! Saved me from buying a new drive. Your tip on NOT using the included software is spot-on! I tried to erase/format my WD easy store a few different times - nothing. Your step by step video was exactly what I needed. THANKS SO MUCH for sharing your knowledge with us!
Glad I could help Paul!
Im a little confused from other CZcams videos about this topic, but you explain it very well and you nailed. thumbs UP😃
you're awesome, informative, and straight to the point
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This was the easiest to follow video about tech I've ever seen...I didn't skip a single thing AND I feel like I learnt something! Thanks
Thank you Javier for jumping right into the topic, speaking fast and concisely, and conveying excellent relevant info in the least amount of time.
Great video. What I liked most was that you didn't talk about irrelevant things and you didn't talk slowly. I get frustrated when it takes forever to get the information you need. Loved it.
Much more complicated than I expected. Guess that’s why it’s called a hard drive
Soft drive just doesn’t roll off the tongue as well ha! Thanks for watching Chris!
Don’t even get started on floppy disks...
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lmao you legend
I'm was a confused beginner, now that I have encountered your class! WoW, you take no prisoners. Your delivery is not for the faint of Heart, but if you really want to learn & not continue to be LAZY, the WORK done for you. This is for the Faint of Heart. YES, Javier, Bring it. This is the delivery of info without pity as a Military Instructor. Get it or Recycle in life. But, you do have passion for us to timely absorb the wealth of info !!?? Only for some of us you are fast!.But, no excuses we can view your video again, again, again & again until we get it. No tears participants of seeking Knowledge. Hang in there. I'm just 72 y/o who started using Pc's 5-8 yrs ago. ... I may be a couple of yrs behind , But You Younger one's are not to leave me behind! Hang in there! YaHoooooooooo ecddd
This was super helpful! I found this two years later and it is still relevant for the SSD I purchased and my new Mac. Kudos! Cheers.
Best, most concise explanation of the various format types that I've heard.
Thank you so much, Javier! Your explanation was simple enough for someone like me, who did not even know the disk utility app existed before your video! We bought the hard drive to back up our wedding photos! Now we have them! Thank you! I also feel like I can apply what I learned to something else in the future. You are awesome!
Thank You!! I searched all over the web and you're the only one whose instructions and explanation got my Seagate external hard drive to work for my iMac.
This video saved my life!!! I've had a seagate hard drive sitting aorund doing nothing for a year because I couldn't figure out how to get it to work on my mac laptop! I finally decided to tackle the issue again and was searching around and finally came across your video. THANK YOU!!!
No even water can be more clear than this video, thanks a lot!!
Never found a video so perfectly explain EXACTLY what I needed
Very well done. Best lesson on the subject I have ever seen or heard. You jammed a lot of good info into this and did not waste any time. Very much appreciated lesson in storage device formatting. Thanks much!
This is a must watch video for many of the people still out there, searching on how to setup the extranal drives to their mac! It worked immediately for me without any issues, and you have explanined things in such way. Many thanks dude! Cheers 😎👍
You’re a life saver and thanks for taking the time to explain the different formats
Wow, I am a 72 year old guy and you made everything totally understandable for me. You have a gift for teaching!
Thank you my brother, simple explanation. 🙏
this was literally the most informative and cleanest and easiest to understand instruction
You did a really good job. Thank you for making it simple, quick and professional.
Yours was the 3rd tutorial I watched on this. Neither of the others told me about changing the "view" so I could re-format the "parent drive". I was getting an error message when just trying to re-format the "child". THANK YOU!
Great video! Going daily on the videos and running out of space lol!
This is the most easy to understand explanation of how to format the external hard drive. I watch other videos and none of them is as good and clear than this.
This was very helpful! I spent hrs trying to figure it out myself. Then I came across this video and did it in less then 5 min! Thank you so much! :)
I was just going to say that it’s the easiest and the most comprehensive explanation, without any BS information I don’t need, but someone beat me to it. Dude! I finally just started backing up my photos from the phone. It was so freaking painful to shoot a video only if you have anything to erase to free up some space. Thank you so much!
Hey Javier, thanks for the informative video. What if I already have a lot of important files on my external drive? Is there a fast way to backup my files before reformatting?
A simple, easy to understand explanation, with no $100 words or tech-babble, in under 10 minutes.🤯 God is still in the miracle business. New Sub.
My favorite short simple explanation video. Been watching this for 3 years now 😂 thank you 🙏🏽.
Thank you for all your explanations on the different formats so that I can choose the right one for me! Your instructions were so clear and easy to follow. I needed to format my old external hard drive that was not working anymore. Although, my drive was not formatting at first using the 'Erase' option. I kept getting error messages (again, because my drive was not working even though it was previously formatted for my mac). FYI, if anyone else is having the same problem, select the option 'First Aid' to fix any errors, then do the 'Erase'. That worked like a charm! Now I have my drive working again.
thanks a lot, very useful.
Gosh! I just can hug you tightly trough the screen! I bought the disk online and almost had a panic attack when it came and I couldn't sent any files on it! Then your video helped so so much! Now it's working perfectly~ Thank you for the video. Straight to the point with some additional interesting info!
Best explanation I’ve seen online on how to fix a flash drive to work on Mac and it was extremely helpful .
THANKS! I just purchased a SEAGATE external HD for a Time Machine. I thought AFPS was the preferred format for Macs so I was perplexed that it didn't appear on the SEAGATE. Your explanation on when to use AFPS was very helpful and reassuring that I didn't buy an obsolete HD.
I also wanted to mention that you were the just the only one who mentioned how to search "Disk Utility". For a layman like me it means the world. Thanks bro.
Exactly the video I was looking for! I was about to PAY for software to do this, then I decided to search CZcams and came across your video. I am a new Mac user I had No Idea how to format my WD Passport HD or which format to use. Your explanation of each was very detailed and helpful for me as a new Mac user. EXCELLENT VIDEO! THANK YOU!
Your explanation was clear and thorough. You saved me from having to return and repurchase my hard drive. Thank you.
Brilliant, Javier. Finally this whole business is beginning to make sense - I cannot thanks you enough.
Thank you. The tip to select view was terrific. I could not figure where my TimeMachine segment was hiding! Great communications - no jargon and good examples.
All good solid context, no waffle,filler or hard selling. Some other videos confused rather than clarified.
This was very helpful. I had no idea why I couldn't see the other formats until watching your video. Thanks!
As a many-year PC guy with my first Mac (Mini - Ventura) this was AWESOME! Had a NTFS drive I needed to repurpose for both Mac & PC and told me all I needed to know. THANK YOU!
Glad to see Dak Prescott branching out and doing tech work on CZcams.
Amazing video! Helped me out! Wish I found this video hours ago
Awesome explanation. I’m new to Mac and I’ve tried to download pictures to external hard drive….. And then I found your video and you picked it up and solved the problem for me. Thank you very much.
i had a hard drive that i first used on Windows before i bought my Macbook. So i couldn't back up my music on my Macbook and then your video helped me. I did format it , everything went great and i have already backed up everything. So thank you for your help. You were very explanatory and you ve saved me from buying another hard drive :)
Thank you, I was able to format my external hard drive so that it will be compatible with both mac and windows.
Does it work fine with both the windows and Mac? Have you had any issues ?
@@AnaRebecca10 yes but i seldom use it now with my windows’ laptop.
My friend, your tip to Show All Devices just gave me a new External HD! I couldn't format it in any way and that's because I was only seeing the partition, not the whole device! Thanks man!
This came in clutch. I've been having issues with my FCP projects for two full days. Even bought a new computer! Come to realize after chatting with Apple support this is what I needed to know and you even clarified the options more than they did, so thank you so much for this!
Your way of presentation is excellent. You mention all necessary facts in a well organized way in a short period of time. Thank you.
Thank You Nuwan!
Thank you, Javier! I had run out of disk space on my MacBook Pro, so I had to buy an external hard drive. It failed to work using the manufacturers instructions (the option I needed in Disk Utility was grayed-out)... I was only able to "read" but not write to the hard drive. Thanks to your video, not only was I able to get it to format from the NTFS to the MacOsExtended Journaled format, but to better understand what the various formats were good for. Thank you so much, again. Very useful and easy to follow.
I was about to have a meltdownt thinking that the hard drive I bought didn’t work since it didn’t let me tranfer any files, but this was a lifesaver. Thank you so much!
Wow Brilliant. As a 74 yr old. It was clear and i followed sate by stage. The information re the various options super. Thanks a million.
You are a genius!! I was almost an hour stuck not being able to format my new hard drive... checked you video and boom! Done! Thanks man!
Brilliant video, clearly explains everything, and had the EXACT info I needed at the right moment to stop me doing the wrong format for a Time Machine SSD. Wish more videos were this good and clear!
Okay, maybe I've only viewed 100 or so tutorials, but this one by Javier was THE BEST TUTORIAL I'VE SEEN! It could be a prime teaching tool on how to make an efficient, functional tutorial. Javier checked all the boxes & then some. Thank you Javier, I look forward to your future instructions!
Thank you! I was just about to loose my mind, when I found your video. And thank god, it worked. Mac asked me if I wanted to use my new extern harddisk as a time machine backup - and I choose to do that. Except it failed, but it deleted the harddisk and left it passive. Google didn't help, but you did! Thankfully! THANK YOU! :D
the most straightforward and helpful video!!! thank you for getting straight to it and explaining everything for a beginner
Awesome job of explaining this to someone who had zero knowledge. Thank you!
Always the best, simple tough detailed enough tutorials! Just got my first macboookkkk ahhhhh I'm feeling such a newbieee
this was very helpful and straight to the point, thank you. Other videos out there are way too long just to explain a "how to format external drive"
This is the best video on formatting external spinning hard drive for mac so far!!!
great insights and added options needed to know - my OLD Ext HD - Finally sorted - saved me money and got me 1TB back!!
thank you so much! I was having a headache trying to get my hard drive to work and this video just solved my problem in a few seconds. THANK YOU!!
Excellent, so helpful...thank you! Someone moving from Windows to Mac appreciated this!
You're a legend. 20+ videos and the tip with Hide View in the 3rd part fixed it. Thank you!!!!
I literally had this drive for months now and never formatted the drive. This vide help me not feel so intimidated. Thanks! Everyone isn't techy and I didn't know what the hell I was doing at 1st lol. Awesome vid! Thank you!
I just bought two new Toshiba X300 Hard Drives, and I glad I found your video before i format to NTFS format on my Mac because i bought the apps to read and write NTFS Hard Drives.
Simple but thorough explanation - THANK YOU!
You are as clear as day ! You make what seems daunting, a walk in the park . I'm the caveman in cyberspace, so i know what i'm talking about. Thank you
I was just given a Macbook Pro and have never daily drove MacOS (windows all my life). This was SUPER helpful and I love how straightforward and to the point it was, no fluff. Thank you sir!
Thank you Andrea!
Thank you so much - helped me format the 2T WD hard drive I just took out of its casing because I wanted to use it as a straightforward hard drive. Your video was so helpful.🙏
Very well done. You are clearly an expert but you are also a good teacher because you explained it well for people who don’t have your knowledge.
Thank you so much for making this video! You’re so intelligent and helpful! I was able to format western digital easystore hard drive on my Mac-book and store my files in here. I am so glad you’ve shared your computer and tech knowledge. I got a lot of value from you and this video.
Now this is how you create a great informative video for someone that has little knowledge about computers. Informative but to the point, not overly technical. Thank you very much!!!!
This was extremely helpful. IK thought I made a bad call when I bought a WD Elements 4TB External Hard Drive to back up raw video data when done with a project. So happy you made this video.. It was a very simple fix! Keep on, keeping on friend!
This is the most helpful and straight-to-the-point video and I needed it so much because I was this close to tossing my hard drive out the window not knowing how to format it. thank you
Great little video. Just bought a Seagate One Touch External HDD which came in EXFAT format. Encryption important to me so I chose MAC OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted). Thanks for the post.
Never seen such details about hard drives & formats like this ever before. Wow im surprised and subscribe for sure. Thanks bro
Simple. Clear. Step-by-step. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks Javier.
Thank you so much for this video, Javier! Definitely panicked when I realized I'd forgotten to buy a Mac specific hard drive, but there was no need to worry!
brother , two words, Thank you!, easy, right to the point, and thanks for breaking down the differences between the different format options
This was very helpful, bc even though I’m a long time Mac user, I can’t remember which formats are compatible w/ which OS and which kind of drive (mechanical vs ssd). Thank you!!
This was by far the best video I’ve watched regarding external HD’s! My Mac wasn’t reading mine until I saw this video! Thanks so much!
Thank you! I loved this video and it was super helpful. I was surprised that my new Toshiba external drive had no further information as to how to format. Your video was fantastic. Great energy!
Thank you so much! I was reading about how to do this online and it sounded so complicated-it only took me 1 minute following this tutorial! Thank you! :)
Thanks so much for precise, easy to understand explanation, Javier. Please make a video on how to backup iPhone/iPad to external hard drive, when we do not want to backup them up in our Mac.
Awesome video and information. The quality of lighting and audio is superb too!
It worked! Thank you so much! I had to make my seagate from Window to Mac and your explanation was sooo good and easy to do together with you, and now it works! You're the best!
Thank you SO much for this video. It really helped me and made a lot fo sense. I also was working with a Seagate external hard drive. I am not a tech savvy person at all but was able to follow and understand this video perfectly. Thank you so much for making this content!!! I feel like a competent user and got a big thing checked off my to do list that I thought was going to be majorly daunting.
Professional, succinct, and good speaking voice. I enjoyed the video and learned. Thank you.
Thanks Javier. This is my favorite video to watch when formatting new disks