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Why does my Mac storage go up and down?
It’s probably Filevault—Apple’s encryption system. Encrypting data on your computer uses additional storage, and it can go down rapidly in minutes, as you experienced. This is because each and every system file, cache, log, etc. is encrypted, essentially doubling the amount of used space.
What do you do when you run out of disk space on a Mac?
What to Do When Your Mac’s Hard Disk Runs Out of Space
- Clear Off Your Desktop.
- Clean Up iTunes.
- Clear the Cutting Room Floor.
- Get Rid of E-Mail and Attachments.
- Clear Out Unnecessary Language Files.
- If All Else Fails, Nuke It.
How much free space do you need after El Capitan?
I just noticed after El Capitan that I lost a lot of space. I only had 10GB free. To run well a mac hard disk needs at least 20% free. Here’s how I freed up some more space. I ran Disc Inventory X to see where the excess space was taken.
What is the new Photos app in El Capitan?
The large turquoise section to the left is the new ‘Photos’ library. El Capitan came with a new app called ‘Photos.’ The new Photos app imported my old iPhoto library, but it didn’t delete it! They are the same photos, the entire library has been duplicated.
How to delete all mail on El Capitan?
Here’s how to disable the ‘All mail’ folder from being downloaded to your Macintosh. Go into Gmail.com, then go to Settings on the top right menu, then under the ‘Labels’ tab I changed ‘All Mail’ to ‘Hide’ I still needed to delete the files from the hard disk manually. I am using OSX El Capitan, and Mail version 9.1.
What do I do with the space I have on my Mac?
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. Photos. Store all original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud Photos.