In this article, we’ll show you the options that you can do to Optimize Mac Storage To Boost Performance in macOS in very simple steps.

Optimize Storage is Apple’s built-in storage cleanup tool to manage Mac storage efficiently. Follow the below simple guide to make use of those features in a very efficient manner.

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Optimize Mac Storage To Boost Performance in macOS

Access Optimize Storage on Mac

  • Click on the Apple Logo located at the upper left of the screen.
  • Choose About This Mac in the menu.
  • Now, click on the Storage tab.
  • Click on Manage to access all the four Optimized Storage tools.
  • Now, you should see the overview of available storage space along with the space consumed by different categories of files on your Mac.

Use Store in iCloud on Mac

  • Click on Store in iCloud.
  • Now, you have the option to choose what you want to store in iCloud.

 

Stop Syncing Unnecessary Folders to iCloud on Mac

  • Click on the Apple logo that appears at the top left corner of the screen
  • And then go to System Preferences in the drop-down menu.
  • Click on Apple ID and ensure that iCloud is selected in the sidebar.
  • Now, hit Options next to iCloud Drive.
  • Finally, uncheck the box next to Desktop & Documents Folders.

Stop Storing Your Photos in iCloud

  • Click on the Apple logo that appears at the top left corner of the screen
  • And then go to System Preferences in the drop-down menu.
  • Click on Apple ID and ensure that iCloud is selected in the sidebar.
  • Now, hit Options next to iCloud Drive.
  • Finally, uncheck the box next to Photos.

Disable Messages in iCloud on Mac

  • Open the Messages app on your Mac.
  • And then go to the Messages menu at the top left corner.
  • And choose Preferences in the menu.
  • Now, select the iMessage tab
  • And then uncheck the box to the left of Enable Messages in iCloud.

Automatically Remove Movies and Shows

  • Click on Apple Logo.
  • Then go to About This Mac.
  • Then tap on Storage.
  • And then Manage.
  • Now, click on Optimize.
  • And then hit Optimize again in the popup to confirm that you want to optimize the storage of films and TV programs.

Turn OFF Optimize Storage on your Mac

  • Click on the Apple logo that appears at the top left corner of the screen
  • And then go to System Preferences in the drop-down menu.
  • Then click on Apple ID.
  • Now, untick the box next to Optimize Mac Storage.

Empty Mac Bin Automatically

  • Click on Apple Logo.
  • Then go to About This Mac.
  • Then tap on Storage.
  • And then Manage.
  • Now, click on Turn On to the right of Empty Bin Automatically.
  • And then confirm that you want the items left in the Bin for more than 30 days to be automatically deleted.

Delete Useless Files from Mac

  • Click on Apple Logo.
  • Then go to About This Mac.
  • Then tap on Storage.
  • And then Manage.
  • Now, click on Review Files.
  • Next, dive into the specific categories like Applications, Documents.
  • And delete the files that are no longer needed.

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