How to Free Up Disk Space

 Empty Trash Automatically

The common issue most Mac users forget about is that moving files to Trash does not permanently remove them. This is especially important for users who have limited disk space or memory to devote to files in the Trash. A convenient way to automate the removal of these files to free up space is using the Empty Trash Automatically feature. To switch it on, follow the steps below:

• 1. Go to Storage tab via via Apple’s menu bar.

  2. Select Manage… and then click on Turn On next to the Empty Trash Automatically feature.

• 1. Confirm your action in the window that follows.

Once enabled, files will automatically be cleared out once they have been in the Trash for 30 days. This is a convenient feature for users who tend to forget about the files in the Trash folder.

 Reduce Clutter

You can easily review large files with this feature, as well as simply delete any other files that are taking up space. The Reduce Clutter feature offers an easy-to-use interface and a comprehensive overview of all the files on your Mac. You will find all the main file categories that you can go through to free up space. Follow the instructions below to start reducing clutter:

• • Go to About This Mac → Storage → Manage …

  • Next to where it says Reduce Clutter, click on Review Files.

• • As you can see, it’s simple and straightforward to clear free up disk space on a Mac using the Reduce Clutter feature. However, we do need to point out that you won’t be able to remove any service files, such as cache, logs and junk, which accumulate automatically.