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How to remove downloaded copies of photos already sync'd in iCloud. Need local storage on MacBook Air

Looking to install the newest OS 11 beta but I need to delete all local photos and keep them all in iCloud. I turned on optimize photos to keep full res on iCloud but that didn't clear enough space. Photos take the most space on my MacBook Air as I don't have any apps or any else.

Posted on Aug 6, 2020 5:59 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2020 7:31 PM

Solved! Went to Sys Pref > Internet Accounts > iCloud > and unchecked Photos

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How to remove downloaded copies of photos already sync'd in iCloud. Need local storage on MacBook Air

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