On my mac book pro the "other" space is taking 50GB which is ridiculous.

Why is so much of space is taken by "other" even after rebooting the mac and not running any softwares

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 19, 2022 5:56 PM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2022 10:14 AM

applesupport1486 wrote:

Why is so much of space is taken by "other" even after rebooting the mac and not running any softwares


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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


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



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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Jan 20, 2022 10:14 AM in response to applesupport1486

applesupport1486 wrote:

Why is so much of space is taken by "other" even after rebooting the mac and not running any softwares


?


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


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



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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On my mac book pro the "other" space is taking 50GB which is ridiculous.

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