Why does system data take up so much space? Read also: “ Three ways to get to Library on Mac” You will see the Library folder containing many subfolders with applications and system service files.In the search panel, type ~/Library and press Return.However, you can get access to them via Finder’s menu. By default, Apple keeps these folders hidden to protect them from being accidentally deleted or removed. Most of the files from the system storage category are located in the System and Library folders.
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Moreover, it is recommended to periodically clean up your system storage from unneeded files, because a low free disk space can cause your Mac performance to slow down.
Caches, broken service files, old backups, and temporary files of already removed applications can all be removed. However, unlike other types of items in the sidebar, you can’t manage your system storage and can’t see what files are associated with this category.īy default, Apple hides system data because removing some important files can damage the system however, some of the system storage data is unneeded and can be safely removed. Here, you also will find the Other Data category.
While in macOS Monterey you can see macOS and System Data volumes separately, the Other category includes both these items. Note, in macOS Big Sur and earlier versions, the System Data is called Other.
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