How to Free Up Space on Your Mac

Are you running low on storage space on your Mac? Do you find that your files and documents are taking up too much room? Look no further! In this article, we'll show you how to free up space on your Mac using the Clean My Mac software.

What is Purgeable Space?

Purgeable space refers to the storage taken up by files and documents that haven't been used in a while. This type of space is designed to reduce redundancy from your Mac and help free up disk space. The concept of purgeable space was introduced with macOS Sierra, and it's become an essential feature for managing local storage on MacBook and Mac devices.

What Types of Files are Included in Purgeable Space?

Purgeable space includes a variety of files and documents that can be safely removed from your Mac without impacting system performance. Some examples include:

* Duplicates: files that exist in multiple locations or have been backed up

* Cache and temporary files: unnecessary data stored by applications

* Unused dictionaries: language files that haven't been accessed in a long time

* Time Machine data on local storage: backups not stored on an external drive

* Full-resolution pictures added to iCloud: redundant copies of photos

* Common files between Mac local storage and iCloud storage

How to Clear Purgeable Space on Your Mac

Clearing purgeable space is a simple process that can be done using either the Clean My Mac software or Terminal command. Here are the steps:

### Method 1: Clear Purgeable Space Using Clean My Mac Software

To clear purgeable space using Clean My Mac, follow these steps:

1. Download and install Clean My Mac on your Mac.

2. Launch the software and select the 'Purgeable Space' option from the menu.

3. Review the list of files and documents that can be safely removed from your Mac.

4. Click 'Remove' to delete the selected files.

### Method 2: Clear Purgeable Space Using Terminal Command

To clear purgeable space using a Terminal command, follow these steps:

1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.

2. Type in the following command and press Enter: `sudo rm -rf /private/var/folders/`

3. Review the list of files and documents that will be deleted.

4. Press Y to confirm the deletion.

Tips and Tricks

* To clear purgeable space without using Terminal, you can also use Clean My Mac software or other third-party cleaning tools.

* Make sure to regularly review your purgeable space to ensure that important files aren't being removed accidentally.

* Consider backing up your data regularly to prevent loss of important files.

By following these steps and understanding what purgeable space includes, you'll be able to free up valuable storage space on your Mac and keep your device running smoothly.

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