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Storage full issues on MacBook Pro

I’ve run out of storage due to my photos. Once I back up to iCloud, is there a way to remove the files from my laptop so that it will operate properly?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 19, 2020 8:37 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2020 8:41 AM

See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142





Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more



you can use an external Drive for additional external storage if needed.


Get help with iCloud Photos - Apple Support

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leroydouglas
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Aug 19, 2020 8:41 AM in response to Bluejay2020

See used and available storage space on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/see-available-storage-space-syspf9b375b9/10.14/mac/10.15


How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206996


User tip: "Other and What Can I Do About It ?"

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-5142





Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more



you can use an external Drive for additional external storage if needed.


Get help with iCloud Photos - Apple Support

Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud ...

Keep your photos safely stored and up to date on all of your ...

Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support


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Storage full issues on MacBook Pro

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