On my macbook pro, the "Other" category for storage is at 75GB - how can I figure out what is taking up that much space and clear it?
I have tried all other basic optimization steps (deleting files), I've tried clearing up Spotlight, I don't know what else to do. Other is taking up about 30% of my available storage.
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15
Thus the recommendations in the user tip I linked. You need to figure out what is taking up the space. That means you either need to manually dig around in your ~/library folder using successive get info on multiple levels of nested folders to find the large ones, or use a third-party app like disk inventory X or omnidisk sweeper linked in the tip which automate the process and will show you a list of drive contents by size. Both of those are free, and safe to use.
The 3rd party app is the easy way. But, you can press the option key then Finder > Go menu > Library then dig through the folders in there.
The issue is because it is classified as “Other” I cannot easily ascertain what is taking uo The space. If I could, I would deal with it.
it isn’t documents, trash, apps, messages, photos, system, etc.
Also looking to for an answer to this that doesn't involve downloading 3rd party apps.
Every response to this question seems to link to the same answer from neuroanatomist.
I have followed all steps directed except purchasing third party apps - I have managed to shave of 20GB from other but still have a whopping 55GB of "Other" Storage. Any other help?
Depends on what’s taking up the space. What is taking up the space?
"Other" storage on macbook pro taking 30% of available storage. Help?
