How to Free Disk Space on Your MacBook

Are you tired of receiving warnings that your Mac's startup disk is almost full? If so, you're not alone. Many MacBook users face this issue, especially if they have smaller hard drive capacities. In this article, we'll explore what causes the 'Other' category to take up so much storage space and how to free up some room.

What Causes the 'Other' Category to Take Up Storage Space?

The 'Other' category on your Mac's storage summary includes files within disk images or archives, data stored by apps such as Contacts or Calendar, and app plug-ins or extensions. These files are often not easily recognizable by your Mac, which is why they're lumped into the 'Other' category.

Why Is It Important to Free Up Storage Space?

It's recommended that a startup disk should never be more than 85% full to ensure proper functioning. When your storage space becomes too low, your Mac may start deleting files to free up space, which can slow down all processes on your computer. This is because the operating system needs space to store temporary files and system files.

How to Free Up Storage Space on Your MacBook

One way to free up storage space is by using pCloud Drive. Here's how:

1. Go to pCloud Drive and see the files you've synced, which can be used as if they're stored locally on your computer.

2. Stop the sync process by clicking on the cross icon once it's finished.

3. Click on the pCloud icon and choose 'Sync to pCloud' from the drop-down menu.

4. Select the folder you want to sync with pCloud.

Additional Tips

If you have very low disk storage, make sure to do the following:

* Stop the sync process as soon as it's finished.

* Delete the files you just synced to free up space.

By following these tips and using pCloud Drive, you can easily free up storage space on your MacBook and avoid receiving warnings about your startup disk being almost full.

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