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Mac Pro book with 16GB. Hard drive isn't 50% full but iCloud storage is full. I want to use the internal storage before I increase iCloud storage. What am I doing wrong?

Posted on May 15, 2023 8:52 PM

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Posted on May 15, 2023 8:57 PM

notechietracey Said:

"memory : Mac Pro book with 16GB. Hard drive isn't 50% full but iCloud storage is full. I want to use the internal storage before I increase iCloud storage. What am I doing wrong?"

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Troubleshooting Mac Storage:

On more recent Macs, Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to try...

Try clearing internal storage. Do so, though use of the following:


What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

  • Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
  • Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.

Go Here: Manage Cookies and Website Data in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


Also...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.


Also...



C.See these Links:



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May 15, 2023 8:57 PM in response to notechietracey

notechietracey Said:

"memory : Mac Pro book with 16GB. Hard drive isn't 50% full but iCloud storage is full. I want to use the internal storage before I increase iCloud storage. What am I doing wrong?"

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Troubleshooting Mac Storage:

On more recent Macs, Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support


So, what to try...

Try clearing internal storage. Do so, though use of the following:


What Space to Clear:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

  • Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
  • Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.

Go Here: Manage Cookies and Website Data in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


Also...



B. Clean TV and Music Libraries:

Remove all unneeded files from your TV and Music Libraries. Full-Movies take up 2-4GB typically, and a bunch of those would take up a load of storage, ideally. So, if you have any movies that are not needed, then delete them.


Also...



C.See these Links:



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