I want to format a portable drive I used with my PC. I need to understand what setting values would be best for this device. The storage would be for media and data files.
Should it be formatted as Mac OS extended (Journaled) or just extended? What block size would be best? The system is a new iMac 2.4G. Also should I use the mirror setting? It says the stripped setting is for faster file access, but there is also the risk that the data on both drives could be lost if one fails.
Any input is really appreciated.
Should it be formatted as Mac OS extended (Journaled) or just extended? What block size would be best? The system is a new iMac 2.4G. Also should I use the mirror setting? It says the stripped setting is for faster file access, but there is also the risk that the data on both drives could be lost if one fails.
Any input is really appreciated.