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How do I clear space on my MacBook?

How do i delete files in "other users"? Right now I'm not able to access that section when I'm in the manage storage pane.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 8, 2021 11:06 AM

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May 9, 2021 11:10 AM in response to TheMac2021

One should never alter, modify, move, delete anything in this Category. Doing so may render the OS unstable and / or Corrupt the OS to the point of having to reinstall the OS


See used and available storage space on your Mac


And the Office Statement on Other Catagory

  • Other: Contains files that don’t fall into the categories listed here. This category primarily includes files and data used by the system, such as log files, caches, VM files, and other runtime system resources. Also included are temporary files, fonts, app support files, and plug-ins. You can't manage the contents of this category. The contents are managed by macOS, and the category varies in size depending on the current state of your Mac.


May 18, 2021 3:28 AM in response to Encryptor5000

Yes and that is exactly what was mentioned earlier

See used and available storage space on your Mac


And the Office Statement on Other Catagory

  • Other: Contains files that don’t fall into the categories listed here. This category primarily includes files and data used by the system, such as log files, caches, VM files, and other runtime system resources. Also included are temporary files, fonts, app support files, and plug-ins. You can't manage the contents of this category. The contents are managed by macOS, and the category varies in size depending on the current state of your Mac.


How do I clear space on my MacBook?

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