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How can I read and write an ntfs drive on Mac?
Writing to NTFS is not supported by Mac natively. You have to install file system library to enable this feature. Here is one good example to let you copy files to NTFS drive on any Mac:
https://www.appleinsidez.com/read-write-ntfs-drive-on-mac
Let me know if you need more assistance on this.
NTFS is a file system developed by Microsoft and is strictly copyrighted. Apple needs to pay copyright fees to fully support the read and write functions of NTFS in its operating system. Due to cost and strategic considerations, Apple may choose not to fully support the write function of NTFS.
Using network sharing to access files on a Windows machine's NTFS-formatted hard drive on a Mac is a very convenient method, especially for those who do not want to write to NTFS on Mac. In this way, Mac users can easily access and transfer files stored on Windows computers without worrying about file system compatibility issues or reformatting the hard drive.
However, this requires that both machines must be on the same network, and sometimes if the network is unstable, it may be a bit slow to access files. In general, for users who don’t want to toss hard drive format, using network sharing is a relatively simple solution.