How to Clean Up My Mac Hard Drive

Are you tired of dealing with a cluttered and slow MacBook hard drive? You're not alone! Many of us habitually delete files on our desktop, but often forget to permanently erase items from the Trash, causing it to accumulate. In this article, we'll explore some simple yet effective ways to free up storage space on your Mac without spending a dime.

One feature that can help is the 'Storage Management' window, accessible by going to the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage tab. From here, you can see a storage bar with segments representing categories of files like Apps, Music, Documents, iOS files, and more. Hovering your cursor over each segment will give you insight into how much space they take up.

Another useful feature is the ability to automatically erase items in the Trash after 30 days. This can help prevent clutter from building up. Additionally, the 'Storage Management' window allows you to locate where large files are stored and manually delete them.

To clear space on your MacBook Air or Pro, start by deleting unnecessary files and apps. Select an item and press Control + Delete to permanently erase it. You can also use the Storage Management window to find the largest files, books, movies, and other items that take up a considerable amount of space and manually delete them.

It's also important to note that the 'Storage Management' window helps you save space by automatically removing purchased shows and movies after you've finished watching them. This can be especially helpful when your Mac is low on storage, as it will keep only your recently opened files and space-saving versions of your photos to free up local space.

Finally, consider using iCloud as an external storage space to help clear space on your MacBook while ensuring that you can easily access your files using your devices. The feature allows you to store all the files saved on your Desktop and Documents, Photos, and Messages.

By following these simple tips, you can reclaim some of your drive space and make your Mac run faster again. Remember to regularly check your storage space and delete unnecessary files to keep your hard drive running smoothly.

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