We don’t know exactly what it contains, which means we can’t safely get rid of it completely.
#HOW TO CLEAN UP MAC COMPUTER HOW TO#
How to Delete 'Other' Storage on MacĪs you can see, the contents of Other storage are not easily accessible. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you make a full backup of your system before deleting anything so as to avoid a potential disaster. However, when deleting cache files, especially those in the system, you should be careful because you don't know what impact it will have on your macOS if you delete them by mistake.Īs a rule of thumb, if you don't know what the file is or what it does, leave it alone. dmg files and leftovers from uninstalled apps are safe to clear.
If you don't see the Manage button above the storage bar, open Terminal and run the command: open -a "Storage Management.app" to open the storage management window. In the lower-left corner of the window, you will see a category named Other and the size of the space it occupies.
You can check it by following these steps. However, if you're using macOS Big Sur or an earlier version, the Other storage is still available. In the latest macOS, there is no Other storage and it is replaced by System Data storage.