OTHER folder in manage storage

Cobby_apple wrote:

i am trying to clear up space on my macbook but after deleting about 30 gigs only difference it made on the hard drive was 500mb. When I checked storage I noticed that below “system” an “other” option is greeted out and has 350gig worth of data and I have no idea how to clear it. Please help! I have work to do and can’t load anything coz my hard drive is almost maxed even after deleting half the footage

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