On May 21, 2025, at 7:30 PM, Howard Kirsch via groups.io <howard.k65@...> wrote:
Then there’s a grey bar labeled other, which shows 1.12 TB. with 2.43 GB available. I have no idea what “other” is, or where to find it.
What used to be called “Other”, in later versions of the Mac OS is now called “System Storage” or “System Data."
See:
Why Is My Mac System Storage So Big?
Follow These Steps to Clear Space on Your Mac
How to delete system data on a Mac
My first step would be to download and run:
Maintenance (free)
...using the default settings.
DO NOT purchase any “cleaning” apps suggested in any of the above links. You don’t need them.
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Randy B. Singer
Co-author of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th, and 6th editions)
Essential But Hard To Find Macintosh Software and Advice
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