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when my mac is low on available disk space, can I use iCloud for installoing OS updates?

when my mac is low on available disk space, can I use iCloud for installoing OS updates?

Posted on Jan 12, 2022 1:57 PM

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Jan 12, 2022 2:06 PM in response to BllBnnttCR

Suggest reading what iCloud is and how it works.


And No - iCloud can not be uses when the computer is running low on space ignorer ro install update or upgrades.


That function of storage on the Internal Drive needs to be managed by the user ( you )


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.





when my mac is low on available disk space, can I use iCloud for installoing OS updates?

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