How to format an SD card on an Android device. It might come as a surprise, but many Android phones and tablets can format SD cards too. In fact, a lot of Androids come with a microSD card included.

An SD card measures 32 by 24 by 2.1 mm, while the microSD card is 15 by 11 by 1 mm. A microSD card is much smaller than a standard SD card. Dave Johnson/Business Insider ...

That number is either 6, 10, 30, 60, or 90, referring to the minimum MB/s speed of the card. For example, an SD card rated V60 guarantees at least 60MB/s when writing.

For a Mac with an SD card slot, simply insert the card with the metal connector contacts facing down, sliding that side into the slot. For a microSD card, be sure to use a microSD-to-SD card adapter.

Method 3. Recover SD card deleted files on a Mac using Terminal. Suppose you prefer to skip the complicated steps and use the command line directly to complete the operation.

Today’s SD memory cards provide large capacities and are inexpensive. But it takes some know-how to pick the right card for your camera and how you want to shoot.