How to Clear System Storage on Your Mac

Are you running low on storage space on your Mac? It's a frustrating problem, but don't worry - we're here to help! In this article, we'll show you how to identify what's taking up space on your Mac, what you can and can't delete, the safest way to remove the biggest space hogs, and how to manage your storage so that you never run out of space again.

The first step is to use Spotlight Search to find large files and folders. To do this, open the Finder and navigate to your Home folder by pressing Shift-Command-H. Next, click on the 'Downloads' folder in the Dock or select its contents from within the Finder. Right-click on any files you don't need and choose 'Move to Bin/Trash.'

If you want to delete files that haven't been opened in a year or longer, follow these steps:

1. Open Spotlight Search by pressing Command-F.

2. Choose 'Before' as the date range and set it to a year ago.

3. Instead of searching for file size, choose 'Last opened date.'

4. Select any files that don't need to be deleted and move them to the trash.

For larger files over 100MB, you can use the same technique:

1. Change the file size dropdown menu to MB.

2. Type 100 into the box next to it.

3. In the next dropdown menu, choose 'Is greater than.'

4. Select 'File Size' from the first dropdown menu.

This will show you a list of large files and folders on your Mac. You can then select any that you don't need and move them to the trash by right-clicking and choosing 'Move to Bin/Trash.'

There are many more ways to free up disk space on your Mac, but if you're in a hurry or not too concerned about running out of space again, here are a few things you can do right now:

* Set up a regular backup routine to prevent data loss.

* Consider upgrading your storage capacity or replacing your hard drive with an SSD (solid-state drive).

* Delete any files or folders that you no longer need.

By following these simple steps and tips, you'll be able to identify what's taking up space on your Mac, safely remove the biggest space hogs, and manage your storage so that you never run out of space again.

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