SSD Full What to do?

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SSD Full What to do?

So. What does it even mean?

Is there something I can or should do?

Thank you in advance.

John

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 9, 2020 8:49 PM

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Answer 1

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John Galt

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May 6, 2020 5:22 AM in response to Microsoftmybutt

There is no strain. According to those screenshots your CPU is loafing, its performance is not being constrained by available memory, and 21 GB is plenty of free space. Nothing is "full". However, 128 GB ought to be considered the absolute minimum these days.

To learn about CPU demands read View CPU activity in Activity Monitor on Mac
To examine memory and the processes that use it read Check if your Mac needs more RAM in Activity Monitor
To maximize the amount of available space read Optimize storage space on your Mac

You don't need clever third party apps to do any of those things. They contribute to your Mac's burden just like everything else, so why use them?

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Answer 2

May 6, 2020 3:23 AM in response to Microsoftmybutt

Thank you fo the info last I asked. Another question if I may? So. My SSD is full. My Macintosh HD says 91.7GB Used and 27.69 Free. I'll just attach that too. My question is this. While I don't have to do anything...Is there anything I CAN do to ease the strain on my trusty Mac?? The memory app showing 12.2% in the photo below....It can quickly go to 6% and lower, even....That worries me. Anything at all I can do to open some of that up? Thank you so much for any info. Greatly appreciated.

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John Galt

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Apr 9, 2020 9:04 PM in response to Microsoftmybutt

It means the entire disk is devoted to an APFS Container.

It's normal and you don't have to do a thing.

Click the icons below it for information regarding their contents.

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Answer 4

May 7, 2020 3:03 AM in response to John Galt

Thank you. I appreciate the info. Have a great day!

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