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a huge part of my macbook air is taken up by OTHER files. What are these and how do i clear these?

a huge part of my macbook air is taken up by OTHER files. What are these and how do i clear these?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Jan 5, 2022 8:15 AM

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User profile for user: John Galt
John Galt
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Posted on Jan 5, 2022 9:33 AM

Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support


As its name implies "Other" includes those categories not otherwise specified. For a more comprehensive explanation, please refer to this User Tip:


What is "Other" storage on a Mac, and how do I clean it out? - Apple Community


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