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 ### Metadata Files
 
 #### Disable Creation of Metadata Files on Network Volumes
-Disables creation of .DS_Store and ._filename files.
+Avoids creation of `.DS_Store` and AppleDouble files.
 ```bash
 defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteNetworkStores -bool true
 ```
 
 #### Disable Creation of Metadata Files on USB Volumes
-Disables creation of .DS_Store and ._filename files.
+Avoids creation of `.DS_Store` and AppleDouble files.
 ```bash
 defaults write com.apple.desktopservices DSDontWriteUSBStores -bool true
 ```