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Issue with hard drive space...

I recently installed Mac big Sur on my 128gb Macbook pro late 2013 - Surprisingly the free space is less than 10GB. after installing essential software like numbers, page and MS office. My space is less than 2 GB free.

Is this normal - what should I do to gain more space on my Mac?

Mac Os Big Sur takes how much space in normal circumstances ?


Thanks,


Pierre C.

Posted on Aug 16, 2021 9:36 AM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2021 9:42 AM

PetroColomb wrote:

I recently installed Mac big Sur on my 128gb Macbook pro late 2013 - Surprisingly the free space is less than 10GB. after installing essential software like numbers, page and MS office. My space is less than 2 GB free.
Is this normal - what should I do to gain more space on my Mac?
Mac Os Big Sur takes how much space in normal circumstances ?

Thanks,

Pierre C.


You have the smallest possible SSD...


free up space, the macOS benifits greatly by having 20% free storage at all times.


Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142


Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more


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Aug 16, 2021 9:42 AM in response to PetroColomb

PetroColomb wrote:

I recently installed Mac big Sur on my 128gb Macbook pro late 2013 - Surprisingly the free space is less than 10GB. after installing essential software like numbers, page and MS office. My space is less than 2 GB free.
Is this normal - what should I do to gain more space on my Mac?
Mac Os Big Sur takes how much space in normal circumstances ?

Thanks,

Pierre C.


You have the smallest possible SSD...


free up space, the macOS benifits greatly by having 20% free storage at all times.


Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142


Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more


Issue with hard drive space...

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