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Hey!
I used to not store large files on my Mac but keep them in the cloud. When right-clicking a folder, the option to remove the local download on my Mac appeared.
I do not see this option anymore. Any ideas what could help? I already tried switching on and off the storage optimization iCloud setting.
KR R :)
MacBook Air 15″, macOS 14.5
If any of those files where on you Desktop or Documents folders they are on iCloud if you have that option on.
iCloud User Guide - Apple Support (CA)
Don't use iCloud as a back solution, it is a synchronization service. Use GoogleDrive, OneDrive or Mega as a backup solution, but to play it safe use a external SSD
If you want to see the files go to iCloud
Hey, thanks for answering!
I see the difference between backup and sync but all files are stored on my iCloud and I can access them from any device. Why should I consider iCloud only for sync? I see there once was an option to sync files between devices without having to upgrade to the extra storage. But not anymore, I have 2TB on my iCloud...
Why cannot I use it as a backup method as I used to? I would like to avoid any of the other cloud services as I already use them for different purposes than my private files.
Any help or explanations are welcome!
Not possible anymore to remove download of iCloud files
