Week 6 - The File System That Keeps Windows Running Smooth

NTFS (New Technology File System) is the default file system for Microsoft Windows, and it's been around since the 1990s. But why does it matter? Because it's way more advanced than older systems like FAT32. NTFS supports massive file sizes, file permissions, encryption, compression, and journaling. Journaling basically means it keeps track of changes in case something crashes mid-write, protecting your data. For the security-conscious, NTFS lets you set access controls so you can control who gets read, write, and delete permissions. If you're formatting a hard drive for Windows, NTFS is the way to go. Just remember it's not as friendly with macOS or Linux without extra tools. So, if you're swapping drives between systems, you may hit a wall.