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Keeps running out of disc space & memory

MacBook Air M1 2020 Keeps running out of disc space & memory

Posted on Aug 20, 2021 4:20 AM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2021 2:47 AM

The 8GB RAM you're going to have to live with ... no upgrades possible other than buy an MBA with more RAM.


For the disk space problem you need to move data to a cloud account, outright delete it or move to a local external drive. You also need to give MacOS room to breathe with at least 15%-20% free unused space.


The specs on your machine are what they are and neither can be changed since it's all an integral part of the logic board.

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Aug 21, 2021 2:47 AM in response to ChrisBignell

The 8GB RAM you're going to have to live with ... no upgrades possible other than buy an MBA with more RAM.


For the disk space problem you need to move data to a cloud account, outright delete it or move to a local external drive. You also need to give MacOS room to breathe with at least 15%-20% free unused space.


The specs on your machine are what they are and neither can be changed since it's all an integral part of the logic board.

Keeps running out of disc space & memory

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