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in storage what all does "system" contain

in storage what all does "system" contain

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Oct 12, 2021 1:13 PM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2021 3:30 PM

Marilynm13 wrote:

in storage what all does "system" contain


Typically just that—System Files


For Big Sur 11.6 mine is showing 15.33 GB


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


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



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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Oct 12, 2021 3:30 PM in response to Marilynm13

Marilynm13 wrote:

in storage what all does "system" contain


Typically just that—System Files


For Big Sur 11.6 mine is showing 15.33 GB


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


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



Try something like OmniDiskSweeper for a GUI to get a good look at itemized file size and location:

OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more


in storage what all does "system" contain

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