What platform can both mac and windows read successfully

What platform can both mac and windows read successfully

Mac can read NFTS drives, but cannot write to them.  An alternative to reformatting Windows HDDs is third party software such as Paragon:
http://www.paragon-software.com/mac/
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    Say "Thanks" by clicking the Kudos Star in the post that helped you.
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    Please mark the post that solves your problem as "Accepted Solution"

    Yes, Windows and Mac computers can share the same Wi-Fi network.
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