My desktop files are missing - I think I need to upgrade storage and am having trouble on my Mac doing this?

Hi crspap,

Sorry you are missing files and think you are experiencing storage difficulties.

There's an earlier discussion about locating missing desktop files:

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

Apple has some support pages that may help with storage:

View memory usage in Activity monitor

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/activity-monitor/actmntr1004/mac

How to free up Storage space

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

Hope you find solutions for your particular situation.