


If you plan to use an external hard drive (HDD), which costs less than an external solid-state drive (SSD) for more storage capacity but has the downside of slower transfer times and a far less durable design, you should use HFS+ (Hierarchical File System Plus, also called macOS Extended Journaled). Typically, if an external drive is physically larger than a deck or cards or has more than 2 TB of storage, it’s an HDD.macOS and Linux computers, however, can only read files stored on such a drive they cannot write to an NTFS-formatted drive. NTFS is native to Windows, and most hard drives are preformatted for this file system.
DRIVE TIME WINDOWS
If you plan to use your drive for File History backups on a Windows computer, and you use only Windows, stick to NTFS (New Technology File System).So how do those five file systems differ, and which one is right for you? Non-Linux computers can use five main file systems: NTFS, HFS+, APFS, exFAT, and FAT32. If you use a Mac, the likelihood that you’ll have to reformat the drive is higher. But if you buy a drive secondhand or if you plan to switch between operating systems, you may still need to reformat it for use on Windows.
DRIVE TIME PORTABLE
Please note that you must be a current DriveTime customer with a valid account number or an immediate family member of a DriveTime Customer.If you buy an external drive-such as one of our recommended portable or desktop hard drives, portable solid-state drives, or USB 3.0 flash drives-you may need to reformat it to work with your operating system of choice, since different operating systems use different file systems to process data.Īlthough it’s true that any drive is compatible with both Windows and macOS once it’s formatted properly, most drives come preformatted for Windows out of the box. Share your family’s story with us to be considered for the DriveTime Cares 5K Family Fun Run in your area. Join us in giving back to our communities by attending the run September 25th. Giveaways, water stations and snacks will all be provided for participants. Prizes will be awarded for the top 3 race finishers. DriveTime is donating $200,000+ to these 56 selected families with the hopes that a financial burden may be lifted as we help combat some of life’s biggest challenges. All DriveTime customers that have personally been affected or have a direct family member that has been affected by any type of traumatic event can share their story with us for consideration. Each DriveTime dealership will represent a family who has gone through a traumatic life event. No tickets are required- Find A Race and RSVP Here. Please invite your friends to be a part of this special event showing support to a family in need.
DRIVE TIME FREE
DT Cares Family 5K is FREE to all-spectators and runners. The DT Cares 5k will be filled with friends, family and compassionate communities coming together across the country to support our customers and their loved ones in their time of need. That’s where DriveTime comes in-a company that is always willing to go the extra mile to help families in times of need.

In those times it always helps to have the support needed to pull through. At DriveTime, we understand that life can take some hard turns and families may go through unforeseeable and trying challenges. Each race will sponsor a DriveTime customer or direct family member of a customer who has been impacted by a traumatic life event. More than 55 events across the country will help to spread DriveTime’s commitment to community and well-being. On September 25, 2016, DriveTime is hosting our annual DT Cares Family 5K Fun Run, a charity-based race benefiting families in need. Run For a Cause – DriveTime 5K Family Fun Run Run, Walk or Donate to Support Local Families in Need
