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System Storage

How can I reduce my system storage on my Mac?

I've read in other forms that the reason behind this is because my Mac is storing old OS.


Is there a way to fix? Its taking up a good majority of my flash storage.


Thanks.


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MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 9:12 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2021 9:20 AM

zshoulders wrote:

How can I reduce my system storage on my Mac?
I've read in other forms that the reason behind this is because my Mac is storing old OS.

Is there a way to fix? Its taking up a good majority of my flash storage.

Thanks.

(the image was taken just before posting)

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/340f31d2-ac43-48f5-a56c-34891683f36a




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


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Sep 28, 2021 9:20 AM in response to zshoulders

zshoulders wrote:

How can I reduce my system storage on my Mac?
I've read in other forms that the reason behind this is because my Mac is storing old OS.

Is there a way to fix? Its taking up a good majority of my flash storage.

Thanks.

(the image was taken just before posting)

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/340f31d2-ac43-48f5-a56c-34891683f36a




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


System Storage

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