iCloud did it's own thing.
Somehow, too much info went to iCloud. how do I remove from iCloud all except Mail & Passwords without removing anything from my computer and set it not to do that anymore? Thank you!
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 26.2
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iCloud settings are at
System Settings>[name]>iCloud
like this:
You can click on each section and turn it on or off.
In iCloud Drive, if you have Desktop & Documents turned on, then you should see this:
Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support
Near the bottom it discusses turning off D&D.
I'd turn off Desktop & Documents first, then move stuff from the iCloud Drive D&D folders to the User folders. Then turn off Drive.
Let us know how it goes…