walleye05

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Q: the best way to remove duplicate files on my mac?

What is the best way to remove many duplicate files on my Mac Pro? I have duplicate pictures, music and documents.

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015), iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Sep 8, 2016 11:45 PM

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by LucoBrasi,

LucoBrasi Sep 8, 2016 11:47 PM in response to walleye05
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Sep 8, 2016 11:47 PM in response to walleye05

Hi. You may remove them manually. Some third party apps available on the AppStore. Check this user tip Removing Duplicates - Manual Labor or Dedicated Apps?
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by kaz-k,

kaz-k Sep 9, 2016 12:12 AM in response to walleye05
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Sep 9, 2016 12:12 AM in response to walleye05

Spotlight may be your friend.
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by tygb ,

tygb Sep 9, 2016 2:10 AM in response to walleye05
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Sep 9, 2016 2:10 AM in response to walleye05

Hello !
Please follow suggested article : Find and remove duplicate items in your iTunes library - Apple Support
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