The main benefit of using Terminal in this way is that it’s quick to do and no third-party software is required.
This is an experimental feature and could lead to data loss, so make sure to do a full backup of both your Mac and any data on the drive before continuing.
If reformatting your NTFS drive for Mac is not an option, you can enable write support for specific Windows disks using macOS Terminal. From now on you’ll be able to move files to your drive and edit them in place from a Mac or PC. Read the warning carefully before proceeding, as this process will delete any existing data on the drive. Enter a new name for the drive in the field above if you wish.Ĭlick ‘Erase’ to continue. Insert your NTFS drive or USB stick and click to highlight the disk name in the white box on the left-hand side of the window. To get started, click the Spotlight icon at the top right of your screen and enter ‘Disk’ to launch Disk Utility. More information on FAT32 versus NTFS is available from Microsoft Support (opens in new tab). This may pose a problem if you’re using the drive to store high-quality videos. This is simple to do and means the data on your drive/USB stick can be read and written on both Macs and PCs.īe aware that the FAT32 format isn’t as efficient as NTFS: it only supports files sizes of up to 4GB. The same pie chart can also appear next to iCloud Drive in the sidebar, where it indicates the overall progress for files transferring to and from iCloud Drive.If you have an NTFS drive you can use macOS’ Disk Utility to reformat it to FAT32. Pie chart: The pie chart status icon gradually increases from clear to dark as the files are transferred. Out of Space: The Out of Space status icon indicates that the folder or file can’t be stored in iCloud because there isn’t enough iCloud storage.Ī similar icon can also appear next to iCloud Drive in the sidebar, where it indicates that iCloud storage is full. Waiting to Upload: The Waiting to Upload status icon indicates that the folder or file is not yet stored in iCloud. To learn more about freeing up storage, see Optimize storage space.ĭownloaded: The Downloaded status icon indicates that the folder or file is up to date between your Mac and iCloud and you can view or edit it immediately, with or without an internet connection. This is usually because the size exceeds the 50 GB limit for an individual folder or file in iCloud Drive. Ineligible: The Ineligible status icon indicates that the folder or file could not be stored in iCloud. Control-click the file, then choose Download Now. You must be connected to the internet to work with the item, unless you download it to your Mac. In iCloud: The In iCloud status icon indicates that the folder or file is only in iCloud. When you use iCloud Drive to store documents on your Mac, your folders and files may appear with one of the following status indicators in the iCloud Status column: Connect a wireless keyboard, mouse, or trackpad.Get started with accessibility features.Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites.Manage cookies and other website data in Safari.View Apple subscriptions for your family.Subscribe to podcast shows and channels.Sync music, books, and more between devices.Send files between devices with AirDrop.Make and receive phone calls on your Mac.Insert photos and documents from iPhone or iPad.Use a keyboard and mouse or trackpad across devices.Use Continuity to work across Apple devices.Use SharePlay to watch and listen together.Use Live Text to interact with text in a photo.Make it easier to see what’s on the screen.Change the picture for you or others in apps.
Install and reinstall apps from the App Store.