ExFAT drives cause constant errors and slow performance.

While FileVault encrypts your startup disk, it slows read/write. For external editing SSDs, don’t encrypt them.

$299.99 from the Mac App Store. One-time purchase, free updates, no subscription.

Fix:
Final Cut Pro requires a Metal-capable GPU. Check compatibility:

For 4K/8K footage: Select clips in browser → Right-click → Transcode → Create Proxy Media (ProRes Proxy).

No – Final Cut Pro is separate.

Why avoid cracks? Pirated versions often include remote access trojans, keyloggers, or cryptominers. Reddit and Mac rumor forums are filled with users who lost their iCloud accounts or had their Macs held for ransom after installing a “preactivated fix.”