Hans Brinker Author

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Memory full after using iCloud Drive

After using iCloud Drive the memory of my Mac is full. System files has enlarged very much.

I have tried a reboot but to no avail.

What can I do?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Sep 19, 2022 2:04 AM

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Sep 19, 2022 4:25 AM in response to Hans Brinker

See the articles Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

Downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan - Apple Support

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Hans Brinker Author

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Sep 19, 2022 2:36 AM in response to Hans Brinker

I think that I used the wrong word.

I mentioned Memory but I think that the right word is Storage.

Sorry, I am from the Netherlands 😉

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