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Local storage size & iCloud?

Hi Communities,


I have 2tb of storage on my iCloud account via an old iMac about to be replaced.


If I replace this with a new laptop or Mac mini with a smaller amount of local storage, how does this work with all my files? I'm assuming they will only downloaded as needed? (as per photos on my iPhone). What about making changes to files? What if I'm working offline. how/when do files sync?


Any help appreciated thanks.

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Nov 16, 2020 7:55 AM

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Posted on Nov 16, 2020 2:34 PM

The original files will be stored in iCloud (cloud) and a smaller footprint on the device.

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