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if i restore my mac pro will i get my storage space back? Right now I can't even update because I don't have enough space. I've moved all photos and docs to external storage. I have the cloud activated. I have photos and storage optimized. Please advise. And how do I go about restoring?


Posted on Aug 19, 2021 6:52 AM

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cdcbren wrote:

if i restore my mac pro will i get my storage space back? Right now I can't even update because I don't have enough space. I've moved all photos and docs to external storage. I have the cloud activated. I have photos and storage optimized. Please advise. And how do I go about restoring?



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



How to erase your Intel-based Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496


How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


Posted on Aug 19, 2021 7:11 AM

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Aug 19, 2021 7:11 AM in response to cdcbren

cdcbren wrote:

if i restore my mac pro will i get my storage space back? Right now I can't even update because I don't have enough space. I've moved all photos and docs to external storage. I have the cloud activated. I have photos and storage optimized. Please advise. And how do I go about restoring?



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



How to erase your Intel-based Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496


How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204904


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