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"Other" in Storage

In the MacBook Pro in late 2013 I have a lot of space called "Other". I can not detect the file called other, the only information that I can see is the space used. I will really appreciate it if you can help me find those files, and know if I can delete those files. Down below you can find the screenshot of the size called "Other"


Device: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)-> macOS Big Sur

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Feb 5, 2023 6:29 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2023 1:32 PM

You may find the following information useful.

The Other Category should not be altered, modified, move or deleted since it is part of the Mac’s operating system. Doing so would corrupt the OS and render the OS inoperative requiring a Wipe and Re-Installation.

The Other category is a potpourri of files which include:

• System temporary files

• macOS system folders

• Archives and disk images (.zip, .iso, etc. - often found in the Downloads folder)

• Personal user data

• Files from the user’s library (Application Support, iCloud files, screensavers, etc.)

• Cache files

• Fonts, plugins, extensions

• Other files that are not recognized by a Spotlight search

• Media files that cannot be classified by Spotlight as a media file because they are located inside of a package

They can be located anywhere on your hard drive. The files that you have control over are located in the Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music and Movies folders.


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Feb 5, 2023 1:32 PM in response to MacPlace

You may find the following information useful.

The Other Category should not be altered, modified, move or deleted since it is part of the Mac’s operating system. Doing so would corrupt the OS and render the OS inoperative requiring a Wipe and Re-Installation.

The Other category is a potpourri of files which include:

• System temporary files

• macOS system folders

• Archives and disk images (.zip, .iso, etc. - often found in the Downloads folder)

• Personal user data

• Files from the user’s library (Application Support, iCloud files, screensavers, etc.)

• Cache files

• Fonts, plugins, extensions

• Other files that are not recognized by a Spotlight search

• Media files that cannot be classified by Spotlight as a media file because they are located inside of a package

They can be located anywhere on your hard drive. The files that you have control over are located in the Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music and Movies folders.


"Other" in Storage

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