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« on: August 28, 2020, 04:05:17 pm »

How to find and remove files from 'Other' on your Mac

That 'Other' space on Mac might be innocuous, but it is still annoying.

You may be wondering what the "Other" storage category is on your Mac and why it's taking up precious storage space. Though it may be frustrating to see this unexplained category in your Mac's storage category, most of the time, it's useful in some way or another.

It's worth noting that these files aren't normally harmful or wasteful to your computer's system; most are intended to help your Mac run efficiently, and ideally, you shouldn't ever have to clear out your Other files. Unfortunately, they can quickly clog up a computer low on storage — especially if you're storing a large number of iPhone or iPad backups.

Whether you're looking to free up space on your hard drive or just want to do some spring cleaning, here are some simple steps to get your Mac free and clear.

A note on what happened to 'Other' space in macOS Sierra and higher



When Apple added its storage management feature to macOS Sierra and ...

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