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Hey guys,
I am having a lots of problems with my system storage. Searched for a lots of videos and threads but people recommend strange mac cleaner software (that I do not want).
Is there any normal thing to do against this? Around 33% of my iMac us full at the moment because of the system storage.
Thanks!
iMac 27″, macOS 12.2
Normally there should be nothing for you to do. The Mac is able to manage itself very effectively. Part of the storage is the "Other". The following information may be useful for you to know.
The Other Category should not be altered, modified, move or deleted since it is part of the Mac’s operating system. Doing so would corrupt the OS and render the OS inoperative requiring a Wipe and Re-Installation.
The Other category is a potpourri of files which include:
• System temporary files
• macOS system folders
• Archives and disk images (.zip, .iso, etc. - often found in the Downloads folder)
• Personal user data
• Files from the user’s library (Application Support, iCloud files, screensavers, etc.)
• Cache files
• Fonts, plugins, extensions
• Other files that are not recognized by a Spotlight search
• Media files that cannot be classified by Spotlight as a media file because they are located inside of a package
They can be located anywhere on your hard drive. The files that you have control over are located in the Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music and Movies folders.
Normally there should be nothing for you to do. The Mac is able to manage itself very effectively. Part of the storage is the "Other". The following information may be useful for you to know.
The Other Category should not be altered, modified, move or deleted since it is part of the Mac’s operating system. Doing so would corrupt the OS and render the OS inoperative requiring a Wipe and Re-Installation.
The Other category is a potpourri of files which include:
• System temporary files
• macOS system folders
• Archives and disk images (.zip, .iso, etc. - often found in the Downloads folder)
• Personal user data
• Files from the user’s library (Application Support, iCloud files, screensavers, etc.)
• Cache files
• Fonts, plugins, extensions
• Other files that are not recognized by a Spotlight search
• Media files that cannot be classified by Spotlight as a media file because they are located inside of a package
They can be located anywhere on your hard drive. The files that you have control over are located in the Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music and Movies folders.
Try:
About This Mac -> Storage -> Manage, follow the recommendations.
If you usually leave your iMac running for long periods try to get into the habit of shutting it down regularly. I shut mine down if I'm not using it.
That size is definitely not normal. See if starting in Safe Mode helps at all.
System storage problem
