Start with the storage total, then look for unusually large categories—not folders to delete at random. Common contributors include downloads, applications, local backups, developer tools, browser data, and caches.
Begin with a map, not a cleanup
- Check available space in System Settings.
- Open Downloads and sort by size.
- Inspect applications and their related data separately.
- Review large folders before changing them.
When Finder is not enough
Finder is useful for known folders, but a storage map can connect a file to a category such as developer tools or browser data. DiskClue scans locally and explains the categories it observes; it does not automatically select personal or unknown files for cleanup.
A careful next step
Use this guide to understand the storage you see, then make changes only after reviewing their purpose. DiskClue can help make the evidence easier to inspect in the current MVP.
Understand your storage with DiskClue →