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My laptop has minimal storage--can I opt out of having iCloud download my iCloud files to that, while still have it completely download and sync to my desktop Mac?
MacBook Air
These manuals might be helpful:
How to free up storage space on your Mac – Apple Support
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Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive – Apple Support (section: Store your files in iCloud and save space on your device)
You can turn on, or not, iCloud syncing options on each device. See the options in Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (or if running a macOS earlier than Catalina, Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud).
Yes, uncheck these boxes on your laptop in system preferences > iCloud if it is a pre-Catalina Mac or in system preferences > Apple ID if it is a Catalina Mac:
Can iCloud download to one device but not another?
