Q: My Macbook shows different maximum storage

My device shows a different amount of maximum storage. Macintosh HD has 72 GB while flash has 121 GB.

I like it if someone told me how to use Flash Storage. Are they separate storages? Or are they the same and there is a way to expand it? From what I've seen, everybody else's storage matches with their Flash Storage. Help me please.

Just in case, this is my Macbook's information.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, null

Posted on Jul 5, 2016 6:22 AM

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OGELTHORPE Jul 5, 2016 6:10 AM in response to umbrabum
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Jul 5, 2016 6:10 AM in response to umbrabum

The display that you posted cannot be relied upon for accuracy. Sometimes, but not always, a Spotlight reindex will correct the problem:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201716

If you want accurate information what is on your MBP, download from the Internet OmniDiskSweeper and Grand Perspective (both free) and open them. They will show all of your files and the respective sizes.

https://www.omnigroup.com/more

http://grandperspectiv.sourceforge.net/

Ciao.
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dwb Jul 5, 2016 10:53 AM in response to umbrabum
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Jul 5, 2016 10:53 AM in response to umbrabum

I’ve learned to pretty much ignore the Storage report. As Oglethorpe says, it is buggy
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