Q: My storage on macbook pro shows 40GB of "other". What is other? This is a third of my storage. Keep it simple guys thank you.

Hi Guys

On macbook pro my storage has nearly a third of its capacity taken up with 'other'. What is 'other' ? I don't remember downloading it !

Please keep answers simple.

Cheers

Steve

Posted on Jul 22, 2015 12:04 PM

I have this question too

Level 8 (41,782 points)

This is always an issue for all of us. See the knowledge base article Apple provides to explain:OS X: What is "other" space in About This Mac? - Apple Support

Posted on Jul 22, 2015 12:11 PM

Q: My storage on macbook pro shows 40GB of "other". What is other? This is a third of my storage. Keep it simple guys thank you.

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