macOS updates & versions

Is it safe to delete the macOS installer after updating? Yes, in most cases. Here's exactly when to keep it and how to reclaim that 12+ GB safely.

mediaanalysisd cache on Sequoia can pile up gigabytes fast. Here are the exact paths, Terminal commands, and settings to stop it without harming your Photos library.

macOS Tahoe System Data large and growing? Learn what's inside — caches, snapshots, logs — which are safe to delete, and how to reclaim gigabytes safely.

Mac storage full after upgrading to Sequoia? Discover 8 non-obvious space hogs — snapshots, container caches, leftover installers, and more — and how to reclaim your disk.

Learn how to optimize storage on macOS Ventura with the redesigned System Settings, built-in tools, safe manual cleaning tips, and when a disk cleaner helps.

Learn how to optimize storage on macOS Tahoe using built-in Storage settings, Terminal commands, and tools that cover what Apple's recommendations miss.

Hit a "not enough space to install macOS update" wall? Learn exactly how much free space the installer needs, what to safely clear, and how to reclaim purgeable space fast.

Hit the "not enough space to install macOS Tahoe" wall? These 9 ordered steps show you exactly what to delete, how much to expect, and which are safe.

macOS Tahoe taking too much space after your upgrade? Learn exactly why disk usage spikes — installers, snapshots, re-indexing — and how to safely reclaim space.

Check macOS Tahoe storage requirements before you upgrade. See how Tahoe compares to Sequoia, and exactly how to free space when the installer says there isn't enough.

Hit the macOS Tahoe not enough storage error? Learn exactly how much space the installer needs, which files are safe to remove, and how to free room fast.

macOS Sonoma storage full? This step-by-step guide diagnoses System Data bloat, stale caches, and leftover app files — and shows you how to reclaim 50GB or more.

macOS Sequoia storage full after update? Learn exactly why your drive fills up — old installers, APFS snapshots, Spotlight reindexing — and how to safely reclaim space.

Need space for a macOS update right now? This walkthrough shows how to free up space for a macOS update fast — safely, without deleting important files.

Learn how to clear cache on Mac by macOS version — Ventura, Sonoma, Sequoia, and Tahoe. Covers user, system, and app caches with real paths and safe-to-delete guidance.

Apple's storage estimates for macOS updates are often too low. Here are the real free-space requirements for macOS Sequoia by Mac model, plus how to hit the number fast.

Learn how to free up space on macOS Tahoe step-by-step: clear System Data, caches, downloads, and purgeable files — safely, in the right order.

Learn how to free up space on macOS Sequoia with 12 tested methods — from built-in Storage tools to manual cache removal and leftover app cleanup. No fluff.

Running low on storage on macOS Monterey? This practical guide shows you how to safely free up space on an older Mac, from clearing caches to taming System Data.

After upgrading macOS, a massive installer app sits in /Applications eating 12–14 GB. Learn exactly how to find and safely delete it to reclaim your disk space.

CleanMyMac vs built-in storage Sequoia — a real comparison of Apple's native Storage panel against third-party cleaners, judged by GB recovered, safety, and privacy.