Sometime next year, Apple will start using a new file system on all its hardware. The new Apple File System (APFS) will replace Apple's old HFS+ file system, used on all Macs since 1998 which in turn ...

Apple has announced that it is to replace its ageing HFS+ file system in the next version of its operating systems, announcing a replacement dubbed Apple File System or APFS. APFS, Apple claims, ...

Consumers (read: probably you) don’t typically dig into their file system; they only get upset when they run out of space on their computer. That’s part of the reason Apple created its new, ...

While the file system is a computer’s most vital organ, to the normal consumer it’s a bore, and even from knowledgable critics it rarely draws praise. But let’s not ignore the all-important whats and ...

Apple's APFS proprietary file system is suffering from a disk image vulnerability that could lead to data loss, according to an Apple software developer. APFS, which simply stands for Apple File ...

When Apple released macOS 10.13 High Sierra in 2017, one of its most notable features was nearly invisible. Installing the update on a Mac with a solid-state drive (SSD)—but not a Fusion ...

[url=http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?p=31442945#p31442945:3nir1k87 said: marcoskirsch[/url]":3nir1k87]This is a good overview. There's some big features ...

Although Apple started using the new APFS file system by default a couple of years ago in Mac OS 10.14 Mojave, the Time Machine backup system has continued to use the old HFS+ file system. The reason ...

Earlier today, John Siracusa released a Mac app called Hyperspace. The app scans any folder on your Mac, identifying duplicates. When the scan is finished, you can review the results and choose ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. macOS High Sierra is a mature, powerful, and easy-to-use ...