File Systems
A file system is a method that an operating system uses to organize and manage files on a storage device, like a hard drive or SSD. It determines how data is stored, retrieved, and organized into folders, allowing users to find and access their documents, photos, and applications easily. Think of it as a digital filing cabinet: it keeps everything in order so that when you need a specific file, you can find it quickly without rummaging through all the data. Common file systems include NTFS (used in Windows) and APFS (used in macOS).
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A file system is a method used by computers to organize and manage files on storage devices, like hard drives or USB drives. It defines how data is stored, retrieved, and organized in folders, allowing users to easily save and access their documents, photos, and other information. Different file systems, such as NTFS, FAT32, or ext4, have various features and limitations, affecting compatibility, speed, and storage efficiency. Essentially, a file system acts like a library catalog, helping the computer find and manage files efficiently.