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How can I decrease my system storage on my Mac? I've deleted all that I can but 70GB is system storage is still there, its that grey bar.

MacBook Air

Posted on Sep 13, 2022 5:20 PM

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Sep 13, 2022 5:35 PM in response to uc256

Please read See used and available storage space on your Mac - Apple Support. Pay particular attention to the description of System Data.

You may find neuroanatomist's User Tip helpful: What is "Other" storage on a Mac, and how can I clean it out? - Apple Community.

What Apple used to label "Other" is now labeled "System Data".

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