I have only 5-6 GB pof my own docs on the MacBook Air, but somehow there is only 10GB free space. HOw can I delete for example the library folder or any hidden , but unnecessary file

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I have only 5-6 GB pof my own docs on the MacBook Air, but somehow there is only 10GB free space. HOw can I delete for example the library folder or any hidden , but unnecessary file

I have only 5-6 GB of my own docs on the MacBook Air ( 2018) , but somehow there is only 10GB free space ( not enough for proper use or updates at all).

When I try to delete huge folders like Library or updates I have no permission to do that.

How can I delete for example the library folder or any hidden , but unnecessary files/folders?

Thank you very much for your help in advance!

Gabor

MacBook

Posted on Jan 15, 2021 2:19 AM

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kaz-k

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Jan 15, 2021 3:43 AM in response to gábor242

Hi,

You shouldn't delete Library folder, if you did, Mac won't be able to boot up the macOS.

I suppose your Picture or/and Music folders are taking up space of your SSD. Move them on external drive and delete them from internal SSD could solve your issue.

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mulberry58

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Jan 15, 2021 5:23 AM in response to gábor242

In addition to kaz-k's answer: Have a look at Finder, Apps. Probably there are apps you don't use/need. Remove them to trash. If you don't know what the app is used for: google it first

Also, do have a look at the downloadfolder: it's often full of old downloaded files or installation files you can move to trash

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I have only 5-6 GB pof my own docs on the MacBook Air, but somehow there is only 10GB free space. HOw can I delete for example the library folder or any hidden , but unnecessary file

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