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How to format a USB Drive to keep its File System on a Mac

If you have ever got a large amount of data you want to wipe from a USB stick on a Mac you have 2 options select all and delete the files on the pen stick or format the pen stick.

The issue with just deleted the files from the pen stick the actual data is still stored on the pen stick until you empty your recycle bin. The worst thing you can do is eject the drive without doing that causing the pen stick to not remove the data from the drive. This is a very common feature on a Mac not so much on a Windows PC however it does happen.

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Starlink hardware for free for UK Residents

Starlink is a satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, designed to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access across the globe, especially in rural and underserved areas. It operates through a large constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, much closer to Earth than traditional satellites, which allows for faster data transmission.

Cost starts at £75 per month with 12 month commitment. Currently the hardware is free for UK Residents. See the link below for the Terms and Conditions.

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