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Hi all! I’ve recently come back to Linux after being away since 2014. I now dual-boot Linux Mint and Windows (on separate drives), and use a MacBook Pro for video editing.Windows is only for games that doesn’t work on Linux due to anti-cheat. I plan to fully drop it if there are better options on Linux for playing any game, old or new.Right now, I’m trying to figure out the best way to manage storage across these platforms, both in my desktop and on a network/NAS for all the Operating Systems to use. I simply want the ability to access my photos and footage from all my systems.My questions:What’s the best file system for the other drives in my computer?NTFS seems to be the best option but I've heard could have some issues with Linux?exFAT has been mentioned as great for all three operating systems in a network but more prone to corruptionIs it better to just move to a NAS?If I go the NAS route, I’m considering:A Mac Mini (M4) that I already own made into a server with a drive enclosure holding HDDsBuying Raspberry Pi 5 and making it into a serverMy goal is to keep Linux as my main OS, use Windows only when necessary (games), and stick with macOS for editing. I want a smooth way to share files and store media between all three systems.Would appreciate any advice on file systems, NAS setup, or if I should ask over in r/DataHoarder, r/homelab, or r/selfhosted. Thanks!
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