MacBook Air storage issue

i cannot update my software because it says that i do not have the required space on my mac. i made all the steps that were recommended (e.g. manually delete things i do not use, used the storage recommendations, watched the apple video to free up storage etc) but its like a drop in the ocean. First, the macintosh storage shows that all the storage is system data (pic 1) but after a while it changes that all the space is from the applications (pic 2). When i press the (i) on the apps button to delete files there only like 8GB left not 143GB. I am at my wits end with this. Oh, i also did a thing to calculate space but did nothing. Help

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Mar 17, 2025 4:55 AM

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Ronasara

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Mar 17, 2025 9:32 AM in response to fani258

At this time the only accurate way to see how much space is used is with Disk Utility. When you run out of space on your HD you will need to install an external disk. Then you can transfer files, such as photos or music files to the external disk and that will allow you to delete them from your HD to clear up the needed storage space. These days these disks are cost effective, compact, easy to install with vendor provided USB cables and most do not require external power. You may have to reformat it though. There is a large selection of disks to choose from. This solution will allow you to easily have the storage you need.

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