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how to read usb drive?

How do I read usb drive on my MacBook?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 25, 2023 12:53 AM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2023 2:09 AM

Follow these steps:

  1. Plug the USB stick into your MacBook, either using the built-in USB ports or a USB to Thunderbolt converter
  2. Open Finder
  3. Navigate to the USB drive, which should be shown under 'Locations'
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User profile for user: Seallbay
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Apr 25, 2023 2:09 AM in response to rudi1612

Follow these steps:

  1. Plug the USB stick into your MacBook, either using the built-in USB ports or a USB to Thunderbolt converter
  2. Open Finder
  3. Navigate to the USB drive, which should be shown under 'Locations'
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Apr 25, 2023 1:47 AM in response to rudi1612

To be recognised by macOS and iPadOS, the attached USB storage device must be formatted to FAT, FAT32, exFAT, APFS or HFS+. Microsoft NTFS and other proprietary formats are not supported. 


Additional information can be found within the macOS User Guide:

Connect and use other storage devices with Mac - Apple Support

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