2023-07-06 15:09:56
who owns so much Macs How much PCs com Windows you are aware that there may be problems exchanging certain file formats between systems. To solve this obstacle, however, many rely on the functionalities of the MacDriveutility of Other World Computing (OWC) which received a new version recently.
As MacDrive 11Windows 10 and 11 users can read and write to drives formatted in APFS (Apple File System), in addition to the HFS+ format already supported by the previous version. So you can access data and write to all Macs disks from a Windows PC, as well as format and repair volumes, including from Boot Camp, as well browse Time Machine backups, and more.
On top of all that, MacDrive 11 is about 40% faster than other solutions available, while also offering privacy and security features. Other standout features in this release include:
read and write: Full read-write support for APFS volumes, even if the volume has duplicate files or was backed up by Time Machine.
fail protection: If an APFS disk is disconnected unexpectedly, existing files and data will be safe and not corrupted.
multi-volume disks: APFS allows users to create multiple volumes on a single partition and share free space between the volumes, making it possible for the user to effortlessly switch between volumes to access all their data.
Formatting: creation of APFS and HFS+ volumes directly on a PC.
snapshots: When backed up with Time Machine, macOS creates “snapshots” on APFS volumes, so MacDrive provides access to these files, allowing users to restore deleted or edited files from previous states, even when a backup of the Time Machine is not available.
duplicate files: On macOS, APFS files can be duplicated instantly without consuming additional disk space. Thus, MacDrive provides full read and write access to duplicate files on APFS volumes.
With MacDrive 11 installed, using it is quite simple: simply connect a Mac-formatted drive to a Windows PC, and it will behave like any other disk in the system. The utility allows PC users to open, edit, and save files directly to virtually any Mac drive, as well as any application, making it ideal for filmmakers, musicians, IT professionals, and Windows users who need access to data quickly and continuously.
O MacDrive 11 and the 11 Pro (with some additional features) are now available on the official website of the OWC by US$50 e US$70, respectively. It is worth noting that it is also possible to try the software for free for seven days.
via Forbes
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