How to Manage Storage on Mac

How to optimize your Mac's storage?

  • Automatically delete movies and TV shows you've watched. If storage space is required, any movies or TV shows you've purchased from the iTunes Store that you've already watched will be removed from yours. from
  • Only download recent attachments. Mail will automatically download only recently received attachments.
  • Do not download attachments automatically. Mail only downloads an attachment when you open or save an email or attachment to your Mac.

How can I clear up disk space on my Mac?

In the left pane, select Large and old files and then click the Scan button. When you see all the large and old files, select the files you want to clean. Click the Clean Up Button to Free Up Some Space on Your Mac As you can see, you can free up space on your Mac with just a few clicks.

How to increase storage space on a Mac?

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud. Click on "Manage" in the lower right corner. Click on "Change rate plan" or "Buy additional space". Choose a subscription. Click Next and enter your Apple ID password.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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