I want to 'clean' up my MacBook. How do I do that?
I want to know how to optimize my storage.
MacBook, macOS 10.13
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Among somewhat similar articles; these cover topic in a vague sort of way:
• Optimize storage space on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/optimize-storage-space-sysp4ee93ca4/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 * - Apple Support (select OS version in article)
*What is Other?
"Contains files that don’t fall into the categories listed here. This category
primarily includes files and data used by the system, such as log files,
caches, VM files, and other runtime system resources. Also included are
temporary files, fonts, app support files, and plug-ins..
..You can't manage the contents of this category. The contents are
managed by macOS, and the category varies in size depending on
the current state of your Mac."
• Find and delete files on your Mac - Apple Support
• System Information User Guide (Table of Contents) - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/system-information/toc
• macOS User Guide ( Table of Contents ) - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/toc
Do not use third-party system cleaners, because their potential to damage macOS.
(On the other hand; from maker's sites, 'Etrecheck' & 'Malwarebytes for Mac' are ok.)