How can I delete system data on my Mac?

Recently I found out that I have 900G stystem data. I don't know how to delete those


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Posted on Nov 23, 2023 5:10 PM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2023 7:12 AM

runyang16 wrote:

Recently I found out that I have 900G stystem data. I don't know how to delete those


what mac used to label as other is now label system data— this would be in your user data.




How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

Free up storage space - Apple Support



if in doubt—From the Terminal.app itemized details can be seen,

list the items in the home folder with the sizes, including invisible items, copy & paste:

sudo ** -h -d 1 ~/


or use a third party GUI like—OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more

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Nov 25, 2023 7:12 AM in response to runyang16

runyang16 wrote:

Recently I found out that I have 900G stystem data. I don't know how to delete those


what mac used to label as other is now label system data— this would be in your user data.




How to free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support

Free up storage space - Apple Support



if in doubt—From the Terminal.app itemized details can be seen,

list the items in the home folder with the sizes, including invisible items, copy & paste:

sudo ** -h -d 1 ~/


or use a third party GUI like—OmniDiskSweeper http://www.omnigroup.com/more

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