exFAT has been around for awhile, but we've never really talked about it. Essentially, it's a file system that's both readable and writable on any modern Mac or Windows machine (sorry, Leopard users).

Format Hard Drive in exFAT for both Mac & Windows PC. I am the kind of person who needs to switch between both the OS daily. So I needed a format that is both read and write on both the systems.

By contrast, exFAT—the filesystem whose Linux kernel implementation Paragon is throwing FUD at—is an extremely bare-bones, lightweight filesystem designed for use in embedded devices.

The exFAT file system accomplishes much of what it set out to do: replace FAT32 as a decent cross-platform option. exFAT disks or partitions can be easily shared between OS X 10.7 and above and ...

ExFAT, the Extended File Allocation Table, is Microsoft’s file system for flash drives and SD cards, which launched in 2006. Because it was proprietary, mounting these drives and cards on Linux ...

For years, Microsoft has profited from its FAT file system patents. Now the company is making it explicit that it's freeing its remaining exFAT patents for Open Invention Network members.

The exFAT file system is supported on both Windows and Mac, making it an ideal solution that also happens to work with the PS5. Formatting a drive as exFAT on PS5. Styke Pictures/Shutterstock.

You have options when it comes to formatting a USB drive for use in a PC: FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS. We'll explain what they are and how to choose the best file system for your needs.

If the exFAT drive is not showing up or mounting on your Windows 11/10 computer, you need to configure the unrecognized drive as active. Here's how!

Microsoft hearts Linux. exFAT is proprietary, and Microsoft owns patents on several elements of its design. But Microsoft also has a newfound love for Linux.

Microsoft has been licensing its exFAT flash file format for licensing for a while now. In case you forgot, on December 10, the company reminded folks that exFAT is available for licensing.

In a move that will likely please the open source community, Microsoft has announced that it is making its exFAT patents available to Linux and open source via the Open Invention Network (OIN ...