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The others tab under Macintosh storage shows an unusually high number of 185GB. My applications is 15GB, documents is 35 GB. Any explanation of why this could be the case.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 1, 2021 12:54 AM

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Jan 1, 2021 10:45 AM in response to mmenon1048

mmenon1048 wrote:

The others tab under Macintosh storage shows an unusually high number of 185GB. My applications is 15GB, documents is 35 GB. Any explanation of why this could be the case.


Empty your Trash — Delete files and folders on Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/delete-files-and-folders-on-mac-mchlp1093/mac


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

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


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


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


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