When you’re setting up a new system, a VM, or just a USB drive, one of the key questions that comes up is: Which filesystem should I use? It’s easy to default to whatever the installer suggests, but choosing the right filesystem can save you headaches (and even data loss) down the road.
Sometimes your filesystem isn’t just a place to store files—it’s a tool. You may want snapshots, checksumming, compression, or Windows compatibility. In that case: