So, FileVault used Disk Images and FileVault 2 relied on Core Storage. HFS+ never understood full-disk encryption. What Apple's doing specifically for macOS deserves a closer look. Something that was born for modern storage on state-of-the-art devices, and that could meet the needs not just of now, but of the near future as well.įor more on the technical aspects of Apple File System, and how it's implemented on iOS, see my APFS primer. Though Apple had done an admirable job McGyver'ing HFS+ over the years, bubble gum and paper clips could take the Mac no further. macOS High Sierra Apple File SystemĪPFS, the Apple File System was designed to replace the venerable HFS+ across all of Apple's devices. Some features, like HEVC encoding and decoding, require more recent models and processors. Basically, if your Mac is currently running Sierra, it can run High Sierra. You can download and install macOS Sierra, for free, on a range of hardware going back to late 2009. For more on past version and their features, please see my previous reviews:

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