Do you think using Dropbox or iCloud Drive means your files are backed up? Wrong. Delete or corrupt a file, and that change syncs everywhere instantly. Here’s why cloud storage isn’t a backup—and what to do about it.
Austin Mac Works Blog: Storage
Is Your Mac Running Low on Disk Space? Here’s How to Delete Unnecessary Files
Is your Mac low on drive space? Learn how to use Apple’s built-in storage management capabilities—perhaps supplemented with a third-party utility—to find and delete gigabytes of unnecessary files.
Where to Check macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and iCloud Storage Status
Apple makes it easy to check storage status any time, before it becomes a problem.
Two Important Tips for External Storage Devices
Ask us before buying external storage because we may be able to recommend known good products or warn you away from sketchy manufacturers.
Try iCloud Drive Folder Sharing Instead of Paying More for a File Sharing Service
Tired of paying Dropbox or a similar service when you have plenty of space on iCloud Drive? With iCloud Drive Folder Sharing, you can share folders just like any other file sharing service.
Reclaim Local Storage Space by Removing iCloud Drive Downloads
Using iCloud Drive? Learn how to recover local storage space.
Use Dropbox’s Selective Sync to Save Space on Small Drives
How do you prevent your large Dropbox account from overwhelming the laptop Mac’s available storage?
Choosing a Cloud-Based File Sharing Service
The fastest and easiest way to share files among your Macs and iOS devices is via cloud-based file sharing services, and they’re also fabulous for collaborating on files with colleagues. Here’s how to choose among them.
Is Your Photos Library Too Big? Here’s How to Move It to an External Hard Drive
Running out of space on your internal drive? You can clear a bunch of space by moving your Photos library to an external hard drive—learn how now.
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