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how to free up memory space on my MAC Pro Retina?

I can not download latest OS Version ...what is the optimal way to free up space to enable the "latest Version " updates? Thanks.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Jul 29, 2022 12:15 PM

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Jul 30, 2022 6:14 AM in response to Gr8Raven888

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 two articles:


Optimize storage space on your Mac


How to free up storage space on your Mac

how to free up memory space on my MAC Pro Retina?

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