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Is your Mac running out of space? If you’ve recently checked your storage and noticed a block called “Other,” “System Data,” or “System,” you might be wondering what’s in those mysterious categories and if you can safely delete some of it to save space. In this article, we’ll talk you through what kinds of files are in these miscellaneous storage categories and how to clean them out without damaging your system.
Things You Should Know
- The “Other” category in Storage is called “System” or “System Data” in macOS Monterey and later.
- You can safely delete many types of files in this category, such as browser cache files, old DMG files, and outdated local backups.
- If you’d rather not delete your files manually, consider buying a third-party disk cleanup app.
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