the_real_sam_the_man wrote:
Ok so basically I have 2 question regarding my macbook's storage.
First of all, why does my MacBook Pro storage say that it only has 245 gb and 251 gb when I bought the 256 gb model? It doesn't make sense at all.
Second of all, why does my photos app take up around 55 gb when there's nothing in it. There were videos in it before but I deleted all fo them since I didn't need it anymore.
Can someone help cause I'm afraid I'll use up all the storage soon.
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/11c5f1b6-fccf-4312-892f-030d936013aa
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/18b27a28-9387-4e5e-8bd7-c37f872b724c
That pretty Graphic User Interface is not so accurate and takes many liberties with your sensibilities.
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
If you use the Terminal.app— You get a better overview here, copy and paste:
diskutil list internal
If you want to drill down on your user and the system:
File size— list the items in the home folder with the sizes, including invisible items, copy & paste:
sudo du -h -d 1 ~/
File size—will list the items in root with the sizes, including invisible items, copy & paste:
sudo du -h -d 1 /
