Microsoft NTFS for Mac by Paragon Software
brew install --cask paragon-ntfs
v17.0.488
Read and write files on NTFS-formatted external drives and volumes from macOS.
Why you might care
macOS can only read NTFS by default; Paragon adds write support so you can use Windows-formatted drives seamlessly. Essential if you regularly transfer files to/from Windows PCs or need to use external drives formatted in NTFS.
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Links
- https://www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-mac/
- Brew formula source: Casks/p/paragon-ntfs.rb
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