Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Format a universal Mac/PC drive with ZERO data loss! Do you need to transfer files regularly between your PC and your Mac? If you use the standard Windows or Mac formatting, you will only be able to use that drive on the type of machine you formatted the disc or drive on. But there is another not-often used file format that is 100% compatible with BOTH Mac and PC, and in today's video, I'm going to show you how you can easily create a universal flash or portable drive to switch back and forth between your PC and your Mac. Enjoy!
π Download AOMEI partition assistant here: www2.aomeisoftware.com/download/qd/ly/PAssist_Std_QD.exe
π Download Disk Genius here: diskgenius.com
Hope you guys enjoy this!
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*** TIMESTAMPS ***
00:00 - Understanding drive formatting for PC and Mac
00:26 - Formatting a BLANK drive to use on PC and Mac at the same time
01:35 - How to format a drive with data on it to use on PC and Mac with ZERO data loss
π’ ALL the tools that I *highly* recommend and use personally every day...
Hardware ---
βΌ 142-piece magnetic electronics precision screwdriver set with 120 bits
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βΌ StarTech 4-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station 6Gbps
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βΌ StarTech 2-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station SATA 6Gbps
π amzn.to/3sAGZt0
βΌ Netgear A6100 wifi adapter
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βΌ Godshark NVME to USB adapter M.2 SSD to Type-A USB 10Gbps
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βΌ Cordless, rechargeable air duster 6000mAh 10w fast-charging
π amzn.to/3pzJWIa
π’ Helpful/useful everyday software ---
βΌ Back up your CRITICAL data automatically with Carbonite!
π bit.ly/3qvWMqe
βΌ Ninite (used to automatically download and install your favorite software):
π ninite.com
βΌ Defraggler (used to defragment and organize your files):
π defraggler.com
βΌ Open Office (Microsoft Office FREE replacement)
π openoffice.org
π’ Hey, do you want even MORE in-depth techie stuff? Check out my friend Nico's page, Nico Knows Tech:
π youtube.com/nicoknowstech
π’ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
β Twitter: twitter.com/AskMeComputers
β Facebook: facebook.com/askyourcomputerguy
β LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ask-your-computer-guy-953248217
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β Discord: discord.gg/jPwMdc3MVW
*** Affiliate link notice ***
Some links included in this video are affiliate links. The creator may make a small percentage
from any products you purchase through one of these links. This comes at ZERO extra cost to you, and greatly helps to support the growth of this channel. Thanks so much for watching!
Format a universal Mac/PC drive with ZERO data loss! Do you need to transfer files regularly between your PC and your Mac? If you use the standard Windows or Mac formatting, you will only be able to use that drive on the type of machine you formatted the disc or drive on. But there is another not-often used file format that is 100% compatible with BOTH Mac and PC, and in today's video, I'm going to show you how you can easily create a universal flash or portable drive to switch back and forth between your PC and your Mac. Enjoy!
π Download AOMEI partition assistant here: www2.aomeisoftware.com/download/qd/ly/PAssist_Std_QD.exe
π Download Disk Genius here: diskgenius.com
Hope you guys enjoy this!
π If you enjoy this video, please like and share it.
π Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more updates.
π Subscribe now: cutt.ly/mOW7myv
*** TIMESTAMPS ***
00:00 - Understanding drive formatting for PC and Mac
00:26 - Formatting a BLANK drive to use on PC and Mac at the same time
01:35 - How to format a drive with data on it to use on PC and Mac with ZERO data loss
π’ ALL the tools that I *highly* recommend and use personally every day...
Hardware ---
βΌ 142-piece magnetic electronics precision screwdriver set with 120 bits
π amzn.to/3exdNeb
βΌ StarTech 4-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station 6Gbps
π amzn.to/3z6zNpG
βΌ StarTech 2-bay USB 3.0 hard drive docking station SATA 6Gbps
π amzn.to/3sAGZt0
βΌ Netgear A6100 wifi adapter
π amzn.to/3DWUp5p
βΌ Godshark NVME to USB adapter M.2 SSD to Type-A USB 10Gbps
π amzn.to/3FGw3O8
βΌ Cordless, rechargeable air duster 6000mAh 10w fast-charging
π amzn.to/3pzJWIa
π’ Helpful/useful everyday software ---
βΌ Back up your CRITICAL data automatically with Carbonite!
π bit.ly/3qvWMqe
βΌ Ninite (used to automatically download and install your favorite software):
π ninite.com
βΌ Defraggler (used to defragment and organize your files):
π defraggler.com
βΌ Open Office (Microsoft Office FREE replacement)
π openoffice.org
π’ Hey, do you want even MORE in-depth techie stuff? Check out my friend Nico's page, Nico Knows Tech:
π youtube.com/nicoknowstech
π’ FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
β Twitter: twitter.com/AskMeComputers
β Facebook: facebook.com/askyourcomputerguy
β LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ask-your-computer-guy-953248217
β Instagram: instagram.com/askyourcomputerguy
β Discord: discord.gg/jPwMdc3MVW
*** Affiliate link notice ***
Some links included in this video are affiliate links. The creator may make a small percentage
from any products you purchase through one of these links. This comes at ZERO extra cost to you, and greatly helps to support the growth of this channel. Thanks so much for watching!










