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# [🗃️ Common File Systems (ext4, NTFS, Btrfs, ZFS)](https://pritom.hashnode.dev/filesystem?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you’ve ever formatted a drive on Windows or macOS, you’ve dealt with file systems.Here’s a quick guide to the most common ones: NTFS, ext4, Btrfs, ZFS, and APFS. 🧠 What Is a File System? A file system decides: 📂 How files are stored 🗄️ How f...

Jan 18 · 3 min read · pritom.hashnode.dev  
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