Hi! The amount of memory in the "other" section takes up a huge amount of space on my MacBook (72 GB out of 128 GB). Because of this, I can't update the software. I don't have access to this part of storage. How can I fix it? https://prnt.sc/2ts6SYP-hvXS
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MacBook Air
"Other" storage on a Mac can include a variety of files, such as caches, system files, application support files, and more. Here are some ways to clear up "other" storage on your Mac:
1. Use the built-in storage management tool: macOS includes a built-in storage management tool that can help you identify and remove unnecessary files. To access it, click the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage. Click on the "Manage" button and wait for the tool to analyze your storage. Once it's finished, you can use the categories on the left to see what's taking up space and delete files as necessary.
2. Clear cache files: Caches can take up a lot of space on your Mac over time. You can use a free app like CCleaner or OnyX to clear out your cache files.
3. Delete old backups: If you use Time Machine to back up your Mac, it's possible that old backups are taking up space on your hard drive. You can use the Time Machine app to delete old backups and free up space.
4. Remove unused applications: If you have applications on your Mac that you no longer use, they may be taking up space. You can remove them by dragging them to the Trash, or by using an app like AppCleaner to completely uninstall them.
5. Delete large files: If you have large files on your Mac that you no longer need, deleting them can free up a significant amount of space. Use Finder to search for large files (for example, over 1 GB) and delete them as necessary.
6. Move files to an external drive: If you have files that you don't need to access frequently, consider moving them to an external drive to free up space on your Mac's hard drive.
By using these methods, you should be able to clear up a significant amount of "other" storage on your Mac.
"Other" storage on a Mac can include a variety of files, such as caches, system files, application support files, and more. Here are some ways to clear up "other" storage on your Mac:
1. Use the built-in storage management tool: macOS includes a built-in storage management tool that can help you identify and remove unnecessary files. To access it, click the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage. Click on the "Manage" button and wait for the tool to analyze your storage. Once it's finished, you can use the categories on the left to see what's taking up space and delete files as necessary.
2. Clear cache files: Caches can take up a lot of space on your Mac over time. You can use a free app like CCleaner or OnyX to clear out your cache files.
3. Delete old backups: If you use Time Machine to back up your Mac, it's possible that old backups are taking up space on your hard drive. You can use the Time Machine app to delete old backups and free up space.
4. Remove unused applications: If you have applications on your Mac that you no longer use, they may be taking up space. You can remove them by dragging them to the Trash, or by using an app like AppCleaner to completely uninstall them.
5. Delete large files: If you have large files on your Mac that you no longer need, deleting them can free up a significant amount of space. Use Finder to search for large files (for example, over 1 GB) and delete them as necessary.
6. Move files to an external drive: If you have files that you don't need to access frequently, consider moving them to an external drive to free up space on your Mac's hard drive.
By using these methods, you should be able to clear up a significant amount of "other" storage on your Mac.
Hello! This is cache and temporary system files. Try cleaning browsing history and cache, go to Storage > Manage… and try deleting all unnecessary files, Quit unused apps and finally restart the Mac. Have a nice day!
I have deleted and cleaned everything that is possible. It doesn't work, are there any other ways?
In Finder search for Library/Caches and Library/Logs and delete them. Also go to Library and look for folders of apps you have uninstalled and don’t need. Delete apps extensions and plug ins.
72 GB of space "Other" on my MacBook
