how do I make room on a 2tb backup disk that doesn't have enough space for the next backup

how do I make room on a 2tb backup disk that doesn't have enough space for the next backup using time machine?

Mac Pro, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 14, 2021 11:09 AM

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BDAqua

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Posted on Jan 14, 2021 12:29 PM

How full is it?

Be sure to delete old backups with TM, not in the Finder.

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BDAqua

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Jan 14, 2021 12:29 PM in response to fugang

How full is it?

Be sure to delete old backups with TM, not in the Finder.

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