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User profile for user: Foxium
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System Data ballooning in size

Hi,


I'm a bit concerned with my Macbook's storage. I've been trying to clear space and noticed that "System Data" is taking up almost half of the available storage of my Macbook.


I can't find a way to clear System Data, so I'm wondering what my options may be to be able to clear the space. The only thing I may think would be attributing to this would be Homebrew, but I don't even have that many apps installed on the Macbook anyway.


Any help would be greatly appreciated!


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Jan 2, 2022 7:04 PM

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User profile for user: PRP_53
PRP_53
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Posted on Jan 3, 2022 2:06 AM



What is “Other” storage on a Mac, and how can I clean it out?


Free up storage space on your Mac


OmniDiskSweeper Safe to use


How to delete Time Machine snapshots on your Mac


See used and available storage space on your Mac


The final word from Apple on Managing the " Other " Category


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.

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User profile for user: PRP_53
PRP_53
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Jan 3, 2022 2:06 AM in response to Foxium



What is “Other” storage on a Mac, and how can I clean it out?


Free up storage space on your Mac


OmniDiskSweeper Safe to use


How to delete Time Machine snapshots on your Mac


See used and available storage space on your Mac


The final word from Apple on Managing the " Other " Category


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.

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System Data ballooning in size

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