Is there a way to collaborate on a file stored in iCloud using 2-3 Macs, without using physical space on any system?

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Is there a way to collaborate on a file stored in iCloud using 2-3 Macs, without using physical space on any system?

Can iCloud, or any other cloud bases system, on a Mac, share files between 2-3 computers where the file itself remains in the cloud (not using HD space on any machine) and be accessed and worked on - using any of the computers. Will never be used by 2 computers at the same time (I am only one person). Used to use Dropbox - but with new Studio computers with limited HD space - where in the past the file was on both machines and synced - not allow anymore by Apple - has to be on main HD). I do not want to cripple the machines by leaving little space on the main HD.

I was told by an Apple tech on the phone that icloud uses HD space - which defeats the purpose of cloud work. Any ideas how to do this???

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Mac Studio, macOS 14.5

Posted on Jul 28, 2024 1:19 PM

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Jul 29, 2024 9:38 AM in response to rlflaw

rlflaw wrote: Then creating some platform that can do this would be a goldmine...

Personally, I don't care for the idea that I can't do my work without connecting to the internet, and Apple has kept with that idea. So iCloud can mirror documents on all devices, Macs, iPads, and iPhones, but it keeps those documents on the local devices-- as long as there's enough storage space. So you have instant access to the documents without having using your battery for uploading and downloading, and you can work without wifi.

Of course, there are different models out there, already mining for your gold.

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