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Why does iCloud occupy space on my MacBook if it's on a 'cloud'?? I'm confused. I thought the point of the cloud was to store things AWAY from your computer.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
iCloud is primarily a syncing service that automatically syncs data with iCloud and your other devices.
You can reduce the amount of storage used on a device by turning on the Optimize Storage option for iCloud Photos (see: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support ) and/or the Optimize Storage option for iCloud Drive on a Mac at Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (in the sidebar) > Optimize Mac Storage.
iCloud is primarily a syncing service that automatically syncs data with iCloud and your other devices.
You can reduce the amount of storage used on a device by turning on the Optimize Storage option for iCloud Photos (see: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support ) and/or the Optimize Storage option for iCloud Drive on a Mac at Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (in the sidebar) > Optimize Mac Storage.
Also note that Apple does not currently offer cloud-only storage for photos or files. If that is what you want or need, you may want to explore 3rd party options such as Google Photos, Dropbox or OneDrive.
Why does iCloud occupy space on my MacBook if it's on a 'cloud'??
