perc1million wrote:
I am using an app called CleanMyMac, and I looked into the SpaceLens function to see where my biggest storage was, trying to figure out why my computer can't speed up no matter how many scans I run. I tried opening the Users folder in this app and my computer quickly began to overheat, the app became unresponsive. I have a feeling my Users folder shouldn't be this big, I am the only person using this computer. What went wrong?
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/a209e57b-04ba-42d5-b74a-1585200127aa
Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus —typically these add nothing but issues to the macOS, CleanMyMac is one of the worst.
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
