Q: How can I use the internal HD for operating system only
I Would like to store all documents and media on an external Hd and just use the internal HD solely for the MacBook Pro 13 running most current platform. I believe that it would make the pro work better and I can continue to add on as I need at say 5 TB at a time. This all is because my pro is so full that I cannot even back up my phone to the pro. Trying to backup. Then move large files to trash. And now the can won't empty. Any help.
MacBook Pro, iOS 9.3.1
Posted on Apr 4, 2016 6:19 PM
I have 2 suggestions:
1. Backup and clean install
+Make a full Backup of the System drive with Time Machine on a external drive
+Make a new and clean install of the operating system
+Give Time Machine in your new System the path of your Backup
+Restore your needed Documents / Media Files etc. to a external drive. You can do that by clicking with the right (not the left) mouse key on the files.
2. How to empty your trash?
Look here:
You can't empty the Trash or move a file to the Trash - Apple Support
Posted on Apr 5, 2016 1:47 PM