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How to free up space on your hard drive
- Clean up cache files. Cache files are files that help your Mac run programs a bit more smoothly. ...
- Remove unnecessary applications. ...
- Clean up your Photos Library. ...
- Clean up your Downloads, Movies and Music folders. ...
- Clean up your Desktop. ...
- Now empty the Trash!
- How do I free up system storage on my Mac?
- How do I free up iCloud storage messages?
- Why does my Mac say I have no space when I do?
- How do I free up space on my Mac without deleting photos?
- Why is my Mac system storage so high?
How do I free up system storage on my Mac?
How to free up storage space manually
- Music, movies, and other media can use a lot of storage space. ...
- Delete other files that you no longer need by moving them to the Trash, then emptying the Trash. ...
- Move files to an external storage device.
- Compress files.
How do I free up iCloud storage messages?
If you need to free up space in your iCloud storage, you can delete individual messages from all of your devices or turn off the Messages in iCloud feature.
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Turn off the Messages in iCloud feature
- Tap Settings > [your name].
- Tap iCloud.
- Tap Manage Storage.
- Tap Messages, then tap Disable & Delete.
Why does my Mac say I have no space when I do?
The warning message indicating that your startup disk is almost full appears when there is no longer enough free space on your disk. This is often due to having too many files occupying your Mac's hard drive, bringing free space to a dangerously low level. To resolve this issue, you need to free up some disk space.
How do I free up space on my Mac without deleting photos?
10 Mac storage tips to help you free up extra hard drive space
- Clear out your Downloads folder. ...
- Delete apps you don't use or need. ...
- Check for duplicate iPhoto libraries. ...
- Use DaisyDisk, or a utility like it. ...
- Let AppCleaner help you clear out old, unnecessary files. ...
- Scan your photo library for duplicates. ...
- Utilize iTunes in the Cloud for movies and TV. ...
- Transfer old photos and videos.
Why is my Mac system storage so high?
1. Check for unnecessary files in System storage. Much of the storage space used by the OS for system-related tasks is cleared when macOS deletes the files automatically, but sometimes that doesn't happen, which is why the System category can grow very large.
