as @Sehnsucht says 'parted' would be the way to do this but from reading your posts I see that you are not too familiar with linux .
Perhaps you could visit your local computer store and ask them to format the ssd for you. It only takes a blink and they should be happy to do this.
I don't think the male usb to male usb cable will be of any help and could be a source of problems in itself.
You could just get one of these and use it with your Windows PC to format.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/...3995477288
Perhaps you could visit your local computer store and ask them to format the ssd for you. It only takes a blink and they should be happy to do this.
I don't think the male usb to male usb cable will be of any help and could be a source of problems in itself.
You could just get one of these and use it with your Windows PC to format.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/...3995477288
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