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Why did my file disappear Mac?
It might be because you have chosen to keep your Desktop and Documents files on iCloud and that’s why your files disappear from the desktop. If this is the case, then all you need to do is to check your iCloud settings in “System Preferences”>”iCloud”>”iCloud Drive” options.
What does purgeable space mean on Mac?
Amount of space available, which can include both free space and “purgeable space”—or space that macOS can free up when needed by removing files from your computer. You can’t manually remove the files that are designated purgeable, but macOS removes them as space is required.
Where did my file go Mac?
A. One place to look is in the Mac’s running list of Recent Items, which keeps track of the apps, files and servers you have used during your past few sessions on the computer. To look for the file and reopen it, go to the Apple Menu in the upper-left corner, select Recent Items and browse the list of files.
Why do I have so much storage on my MacBook Air?
When storage space is needed, only the files you recently opened are kept on your Mac, so that you can easily work offline. Files stored only in iCloud show a download icon , which you can double-click to download the original file. Learn more about this feature.
How can I free up storage space on my Mac?
Files that you’ve used recently remain on your Mac, along with optimized versions of your photos. If you haven’t yet upgraded to macOS Sierra or later, learn about other ways to free up storage space. Choose Apple menu > About This Mac, then click Storage. Each segment of the bar is an estimate of the storage space used by a category of files.
How big is the hard drive on my MacBook Pro?
To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. I’ve encountered a problem on my brand new MacBook, but haven’t been able to find a solution after working on it for most of today. In a nutshell: When I go to “About This Mac > Storage” the System files were taking up a whopping 90+ GB of my hard drive. Here is a screen shot:
Where do I find the storage space on my MacBook Pro?
Choose Apple menu > About This Mac, then click Storage. Each segment of the bar is an estimate of the storage space used by a category of files. Move your pointer over each segment for more detail.