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iMac space

What do I need to do to increase space on my iMac, as it states not enough space to do latest update?

iMac 27″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Dec 4, 2021 5:39 AM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2021 6:02 AM

you can purchase an external HDD or SSD of sufficient capacity and move your larger files (videos, pictures, documents, etc...) to it. once they are on the EHD, you can simply erase the same files from your internal drive. and, if it's just going to be used for storage, you can use an HDD and save a few bucks over the cost of an SSD. FWIW, i personally keep very little on my internal drive.


also, you may want to read these articles:


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Dec 4, 2021 6:02 AM in response to Bevsie38

you can purchase an external HDD or SSD of sufficient capacity and move your larger files (videos, pictures, documents, etc...) to it. once they are on the EHD, you can simply erase the same files from your internal drive. and, if it's just going to be used for storage, you can use an HDD and save a few bucks over the cost of an SSD. FWIW, i personally keep very little on my internal drive.


also, you may want to read these articles:


Optimize storage space on your Mac


How to free up storage space on your Mac

Jan 16, 2022 10:26 AM in response to Bevsie38

Bevsie38 wrote:
can I leave it connected/plugged in all the time, so always have access when turning on iMac? Big thanks Beverley

i would say that it is up to personal preference. the fact that you have an iMac, it would be easier to leave it connected all the time rather than trying to access the rear facing ports. with my iMac, however, i leave a cable connected to the port and only connect the eternal drive to that cable when i need to use it.


EDIT: the latter method works better for me since i have numerous external HDDs and SSDs.

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