How Do I Clear up Space on Ubuntu?
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How do I free up space on Ubuntu?

Essential Guide: 5 Simple Ways To Free Up Space on Ubuntu

  1. Clean the APT Cache (And Do It Regularly) …
  2. Remove Old Kernels (If No Longer Required) …
  3. Uninstall Apps & Games You Never Use (And Be Honest!) …
  4. Use A System Cleaner like BleachBit. …
  5. Stay up to date (seriously, do it!) …
  6. Summary.

How do I free up space on Linux?

Freeing disk space on your Linux server

  1. Get to the root of your machine by running cd /
  2. Run sudo du -h –max-depth=1.
  3. Note which directories are using a lot of disk space.
  4. cd into one of the big directories.
  5. Run ls -l to see which files are using a lot of space. Delete any you don’t need.
  6. Repeat steps 2 to 5.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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