Issue Description
“Other” storage takes up excessive space without clear breakdown.
Common Causes
- System caches
- Old backups
- Log files and temporary data
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Check Storage Breakdown
- System Settings → Storage
Step 2: Remove Local Time Machine Snapshots
- Open Terminal
tmutil listlocalsnapshots /
sudo tmutil deletelocalsnapshots <date>
Step 3: Clear Cache Files
- Finder → Go → Go to Folder
~/Library/Caches
- Delete contents only
Step 4: Restart Mac
- Recheck storage usage
Explore Further
- Use disk analysis tools
Prevention & Best Practices
Maintain regular system cleanups.