Why does my Mac have so much other?

In a nutshell, the ‘Other’ storage on a Mac consists of different types of files that don’t fall into any particular storage category (like videos, photos, music, apps, or mail). The ‘Other’ category also includes junk files and personal files.

What does other mean in storage?

In the Android smartphone’s internal memory, any unspecified data files are categorized as “Other.” And this is what’s taking up space in your phone’s Other drive.

Should you clear cache?

Your apps and web browser store bits of information to speed up your experience using them. Over time, your phone may collect a lot of files you don’t really need. You can clear out the files to free up a little storage space on your device. Clearing cache can also help with website behavior issues.

Why does my Mac take up so much space on other storage?

If you have many applications and haven’t cleared their caches for a long time, if you keep all iCloud files on your Mac, if you save a lot of emails, then over time all these files can take up a significant amount of space in your Mac Other Storage. All applications create tons of temporary files, and not only caches.

Why is my MacBook Pro hard drive getting full?

In terms of your computer’s internal storage, that means at some point, no matter how much available internal storage you selected when you bought your Mac, eventually you may find that your drive is getting full and you need to free up space.

Where are files stored in other storage on Mac?

Where is Other Storage on a Mac Most files in Other Storage are located in the hidden Library folder, which Apple uses to prevent the deletion of important files that could cause problems with applications or system operations.

Why is the “other” category in about this Mac so big?

Caches and files in the system folders, such as temporary files and browser cache and locally stored message media files The “Other” category in the About This Mac window may sometimes be big. However, this isn’t always a problem.