:summary[**Summary**: This article will show you how to see Storage space on Mac/MacBook in various ways. ]

With time, there may be more and more files, data, and apps mountain in your Mac. It's necessary to check Storage on Mac regularly. And it makes you clear about which part you need to delete.

In total, there are 5 ways to check Storage on Mac. And each way will be introduced in detail one by one. Just follow the one you think is most convenient. And after viewing what's taking up space on your Mac, you can move to free up space part to get the best performance of your Mac. Keep reading!


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:alsoread[[10 Best Ways to Free Up Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac)]

## How to Check Storage on Mac via About This Mac

For macOS Monterey and earlier, there is a quick way to see Storage on Mac - via About This Mac. Just after two clicks, you will get to the Storage bar. And the dark grey part refers to how much space is available. Hovering on the item you want to know how much space it takes.

![Check Storage Space on macOS Monterey](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_storage_space_on_macos_monterey_bc57632323.png)

1. Click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen.
2. Select **About This Mac**.
3. Switch to the Storage bar. 

The color bar will show you how much space you have used and how much space is left. In addition, it classifies the used space into iOS files, Apps, etc.

## How to Check Storage on Mac via System Settings

For macOS Ventura and later, the quick way to see Storage on Mac is to use System Settings. The color bar will show you each category's space occupation. To see more clear data, you can hover on each item or scroll down.

![How to Check Storage on Mac via System Settings](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_check_storage_on_mac_in_settings_d7590d6a48.png?width=500)

Follow the steps below to check Storage on Mac via System Settings:

1. Click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen.
2. Click **System Settings**＞**General**＞**Storage**.


## How to See Storage on Mac via Disk Utility

Viewing Storage via **Disk Utility** is also a practical way. Just open **Spotlight**＞enter **Disk Utility**, and you will see the used and available space of your Macintosh HD disk space.

![How to See Storage on Mac in Disk Utility](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_see_storage_on_mac_in_disk_utility_c1788dcfa4.png)

## How to See What's Taking Up Space on Mac via Finder

Using Finder to check Storage also works. Actually, all of these 5 ways can help you check your storage, just choose one method that you think is most convenient. 

![How to Check Storage on Mac via Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_check_storage_on_mac_via_finder_9a802b8d24.png)

And here is how to check Storage on Mac via Finder:

1. Open **Finder**.
2. Right-click Macintosh HD under **Locations**＞**Get Info**. (Also, you can click **Manage Storage** option under **Get Info**, which will bring you to the **Storage** under **Settings** window.)

## How to Check How Much Storage You Have on Mac via BuhoCleaner

Last but not least, the most convenient 1-click way to check Storage on Mac is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner), which not only allows you to check Storage, but also helps you free up space on Mac. If you are looking for a one-stop solution to both check and clean Storage on Mac, this Mac cleaner and monitor will do you a great help.

![How to Check How Much Storage You Have on Mac Using BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_check_how_much_storage_you_have_on_mac_using_buhocleaner_9373155971.png)

And here is how to check Storage on Mac via BuhoCleaner:

1. Free download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click **Preferences** under BuhoCleaner Menu＞ **Status Menu**.
3. Check **Logo** or enable **Show icons on menu bar on startup**.
5. Once you check or enable this feature, you can click the BuhoCleaner icon on the Menu Bar to check Storage. (And each time you just need to click the icon later.)


## Bonus Tip: How to Clear Storage on Mac

Now that you know how to check Storage on Mac, it's time to learn how to clean Storage to free up space on Mac. There are various ways that can help you free up space, but here just mention the two most convenient ways for you.

### Method 1: Free Up Space Using BuhoCleaner

 As we mentioned above, BuhoCleaner can help you free up space and check Storage space at the same time. Using it to free up space can greatly save your time and effort. Its newly released version offers you the surprising feature of [clearing purgeable space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-purgeable-space-on-mac), which will contribute a lot to freeing up space.
 
 And there are a number of cleaning features it offers, like flash cleaning, app uninstalling, large files cleaning, duplicates cleaning, etc. You can also use it to [analyze your disk space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-disk-space-analyzer-mac).
 
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 ![Clear Storage Using BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_storage_with_buhocleaner_9ebb15c8f9.png)
 
 ### Method 2: Optimise Mac Storage by Following the Recommendations List
 
 Another way to free up space is to take full use of the recommendations list. Do as it lists. Each time you use the Storage feature in **System Settings**  (macOS Ventura and later) or **About This Mac** (Monterey and earlier)＞**Manage**, remember to check and optimise your Mac storage via the Recommendations below. And this can be time-saving. 
 
However, it's worth noting that what Recommendations list are just part of space optimization. So, if you want to have a thorough and deeper cleaning for your Mac, you'd better try the Mac cleaner BuhoCleaner.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

In this post, 5 ways to check Storage on Mac and 2 ways to free up space are introduced in detail. Just follow the way you think is most convenient! And after you check the Storage on your Mac, why not do a big cleaning for your Mac?

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Wondering what's taking up the space on your Mac? Come here to learn how to check Storage on your Mac.

:summary[In this guide, we will discuss where to find the Downloads folder on your Mac and how to delete downloads to free up space.]


When you use a Mac, you inevitably download a lot of files, documents, movies, audio, and more on it. If you don't clean them up often, they will pile up and take up a lot of your precious space.

Wondering where your downloads are and how to delete them permanently? You have come to the right place. Follow this guide to get rid of them and [get more space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) on your Mac.

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:::alsoread

:a[How to Fix "Startup Disk Is Full" Error on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-startup-disk-full-mac'}

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## Where Is the Downloads Folder on Mac?

Before we learn how to delete download files on Mac, let's find where the Downloads folder is.

Typically, in the Finder sidebar, you'll see the Downloads folder. If you can't find it, click the Go menu in Finder and select Downloads.

![How to Find the Downloads Folder on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_downloads_folder_finder_50a64d97d4.png)

If you've ever opened the Downloads folder, you can quickly reopen it by right-clicking the Finder icon in the Dock and selecting Downloads.

:note[To display the Downloads folder in the Finder’s sidebar, click the Finder menu > Preferences, and tick Downloads. ]{notetype=Tip} 

## How to Manually Delete Downloads on Mac

It’s a good idea to delete the unwanted downloads from your Mac so that your Mac doesn't run out of storage space quickly.

To manually delete downloads on your Mac, open the Downloads folder, select the files you want to remove, and drag them to the Trash.

To delete mutliple downloads, click the first item, press the **Shift** key, click the last item, and move them to the Trash.

To delete all downloads, press **Command + A** to select all the files and move them to the Trash.



![Remove All Downloads on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_all_downloads_mac_9d940fda39.png)

Keep in mind that moving unneeded files to the Trash doesn’t completely delete them. If you want to permanently delete downloads on your Mac, use the keyboard shortcut **Option + Command + Delete** to bypass the Trash.

## How to Quickly and Permanently Delete Downloads on Mac

There is a faster and easier way to delete all the downloads on your Mac. All you need is [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner), a handy Mac cleaner. Some of its noticeable features are junk file cleaning, app uninstallation, large file and [duplicate file removal,](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac) and disk space analysis.

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Here’s how to delete all downloads on your Mac with BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click Toolkit in the sidebar and select Disk Space Analyzer.
3. Click the Scan button and you will find all the folders on your Mac and their sizes.
   ![BuhoCleaner's Disk Space Analyzer](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/buhocleaner_disk_space_analyzer_7730c30999.png)
4. Continue to click Users > Your Name, check the Downloads box, and then click the Remove button.
   ![Permanently Delete All Downloads on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_downloads_mac_permanently_6883d21857.png)
If necessary, navigate to other features to further clean up your Mac and get back more space.

## How to Automatically Delete Downloads on Mac

If you wish to delete downloads on Mac automatically, use Automator to create a workflow tailored for you.

1. Open Automator via Spotlight.
2. Click Files and Folders under Library.
3. Find Get Specified Finder Items, drag it to the right column, then add the Downloads folder to it.
4. Drag Get Folder Contents to the right column and tick Repeat for each subfolder found.
5. Drag Filter Finder items to the right column as well, click All > Date last modified > is not in the last, then set the number of days you want.
6. Drag Move Finder items to Trash to the cloumn, then save the workflow as an app to your desired folder.
7. Run the app when you want it to delete Downloads automatically.

![Create Cleanup Downloads Workflow with Automator](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/create_cleanup_downloads_workflow_16e0c152ec.png)

### How to Clear Download History in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox

In addition to deleting downloads on your Mac, you may also want to remove your download history in your browser to protect your privacy or free up space.

Here’s how to clear download history in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox

#### Safari:

1. Open the Safari browser.
2. Click the View menu in Safari and select Show Downloads.
3. In the Downloads window, click the Clear button.


![Delete Safari Download History](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_safari_download_history_decee22b30.png?width=440)

By default, Safari will automatically delete the download list items after one day. If you don't like this default setting, go to Safari Preferences to set your ideal removal method.


:note[The Downloads folder is where Safari downloads are saved. You can also change the default location to whatever you like. ]{notetype=Tip}


#### Chrome:

1. Launch Google Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the upper right corner of the Google window and select Downloads.
3. In the new window, click the three-dot menu and you can clear all download history with one click.

![Clear Download History in Google Chrome](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_chrome_download_history_f851b906c7.png?width=500)

:note[To save your downloads to a folder other than Downloads, click Settings > Downloads > Change and choose your preferred folder.]{notetype=Tip}

#### Firefox:

1. Open Firefox.
2. Click the Tools menu in Firefox and select Downloads.
3. In the new window, click the Clear Downloads button to remove all download history on Firefox.

![Delete Download History in Safari](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_firefox_download_history_724b7dcb0e.png?width=500)

:note[To change the download location, click Settings, scroll down to Files and Applications, and click the Choose button to change the download folder.]{notetype=Tip}



:p[Final Words]{.h2}

Now you know where the Downloads folder is on your Mac and how to get rid of unneeded downloads permanently. Go ahead and choose a method you like to start cleaning up your Downloads folder.

By the way, BuhoCleaner is an excellent [Mac cleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software) that can clean your Mac thoroughly. Don’t forget to give it a try.

:p[FAQs]{.h3}

1. **Should I Delete the Downloads Folder?**

    Don't do that if you don't have a backup; otherwise, you may accidentally delete important files and applications.

2. **If I Delete My Downloads, Will That Cause Them to Be Deleted Everywhere?**

    Deleting files from the Downloads folder won't delete files elsewhere on your Mac. In other words, if you've copied files from Downloads to another folder, those files will remain on your Mac.

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Before we learn how to delete download files on Mac, let's find the location of the Downloads folder.

Typically, in the Finder sidebar, you'll see the Downloads folder. If you can't find it, click the Go menu in Finder and select Downloads.

If you've ever opened the Downloads folder, you can quickly open it by right-clicking the Finder icon in the Dock and selecting Downloads.

[2023] How to Quickly Delete Downloads on Mac - 3 Ways

:summary[**Summary**: This post teaches you how to select multiple files on Mac or select all files on Mac. Some tips to help you fix can’t select multiple files on Mac are also provided.]

How to select multiple files on Mac?

Brief answer:

* Select multiple items that are not adjacent: Press and hold the **Command** key and click the items one by one.
* Select multiple files and folders that are adjacent: Click the first item, press the **Shift** key, and click the last item.
* Select all on Mac: **Command + A**.

Check more details for how to select multiple or all files at once on Mac below.

:toc

:alsoread[[How to Turn On/Off AirDrop on Mac or iPhone for File Transfer](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/turn-on-or-off-airdrop-mac-iphone)]

## How to Select Multiple Inconsecutive Files on Mac

1. Click the first file you want to select.
2. Press and hold the **Command** key on your keyboard.
3. Click each item one by one to select multiple items.
4. After selection, you can [copy and paste](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/copy-and-paste-on-mac), drag and move, mass delete, or do other actions to the files.

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:note[To deselect one item after you select multiple files, you can press Command and click the target item.]{notetype=tip}

Related post: [How to Undo or Redo on Mac | Mac Undo/Redo Shortcut](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/undo-redo-on-mac)

## How to Select Multiple Adjacent Files on Mac

Way 1. Click the first file, press and hold the **Shift** key on your keyboard, and click the last item to select the sequential files and folders on Mac.

Way 2. Click near the first item, press and hold your mouse and drag over all the items to select adjacent multiple items on Mac.

## How to Select All on Mac

Way 1. Open the folder and click any file in it. Press the **Command + A** keyboard shortcut to select all items in the folder on Mac.

Way 2. Open the folder in Finder, click the **Edit** tab in the menu bar, and click **Select All**.

## Fix Can’t Select Multiple Files on Mac – 5 Tips

Tip 1. Make sure to press the right key or keyboard shortcut. Make sure your keyboard is working well.

Tip 2. If you can’t select multiple continuous files by using the Shift key, you can try the Command + Click method to select the files you want.

Tip 3. The Shift + Click method doesn’t work in the Icon view. In the Finder app, you can go to the target folder, and choose the List or Column view option in the toolbar to show items. Then you can use the Shift key to select multiple adjacent files on your Mac computer.

Tip 4. Restart your Mac computer.

Tip 5. Update your Mac system to the latest version.

## Delete Large, Duplicate, Junk Files on Mac

Your Mac computer may run slow after long-time usage. You can use some cleanup methods to clean and free up more space for your Mac.

[BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner) is a professional Mac cleaner program to help you boost your computer performance in all aspects.

This program helps you find and remove all junk files on your Mac with one click. You can also use it to analyze your disk space to [find large files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-large-files-on-mac) or duplicate files. You can directly [delete unnecessary files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/delete-files-on-mac) from your Mac to free up space.

It also lets you completely uninstall unneeded apps on your Mac.

You can also use it to manage or disable startup items on your Mac to improve your Mac’s startup speed.

It is extremely intuitive and novice users can operate it with ease.

[Download and install BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) on your Mac computer to try it now.

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![Delete Large Files on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_large_files_mac_buhocleaner_809fec828c.png)

:p[Bottom Line]{.h2}

This post simply explains how to select multiple files on Mac or select all files on Mac. Some possible tips to fix can’t select multiple files on Mac are also included. Hope now you can easily select items on your Mac.



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How to select multiple files on Mac? You can use the Shift or Command key to select multiple items on Mac. Get tips to fix can’t select multiple files on Mac.

:summary[Don't need Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code anymore? Read on to learn how to completely remove them from your Mac. ]

Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code are two of the most commonly used development tools for developers. If you already have them installed on your Mac but no longer need them, follow this tutorial to completely uninstall them from your Mac.

Let's get started.

:toc

:alsoread[[2 Ways to Completely Uninstall Xcode on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-xcode-mac)]

:p[Visual Studio vs Visual Studio Code]{.h3}

Both Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code are developed by Microsoft. Although their names are similar, they are not the same.

Visual Studio is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE). It supports most programming languages like .NET, C#, C, C++, Python, and F#, as well as web languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. But starting in 2017, it discontinued support for Java.

Visual Studio Code, also known as VS Code, is a free, open-source, lightweight text editor. While it's not as feature-rich as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code has become very powerful and can do as much as Visual Studio thanks to support for numerous third-party extensions. What's more, Visual Studio Code supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it's available for the web. All of these make it an excellent choice for development.


However, if you don't like Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, or you find better alternatives, you might want to uninstall them from your Mac. Read on as we'll show you how to do it automatically and manually.


## How to Automatically Uninstall Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code on Mac

The fastest way to uninstall Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code is to use a third-party app uninstaller. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner) is just the tool you need. It is designed to help Mac users remove unwanted apps and their associated files within seconds.

:group[:linkbutton]

Here's how it works:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click App Uninstall, you will find all the apps installed on your Mac.
3. Find Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, select one or both according to your needs and click the Remove button.

That's it! All you need is a few clicks!

![Quickly Uninstall Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_visual_studio_code_mac_buhocleaner_d26f57b825.png)

## How to Manually Uninstall Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code on Mac

Not everyone wants to use third-party tools. In this case, use the Finder to manually remove Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code from your Mac.

### Manually Uninstall Visual Studio on Mac

1. Quit Visual Studio.
2. Open Finder > Applications.
3. Drag the Visual Studio icon to the Trash.
   ![Manually Uninstall Visual Studio on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manually_uninstall_visual_studio_mac_3c13737d98.png)
4. Click the Go menu in Finder, and select Go to Folder.
5. Paste the below paths into the seach box, one at a time, then click Return.
    * ~/Library/Caches
    * ~/Library/Application Support
    * ~/Library/Preferences
    * ~/Library/Logs
    * ~/Library/Saved Application State
6. Find files related to Visual Studio and Xamarin and drag them to the Trash.
7. Empty the Trash.

### Manually Uninstall Visual Studio Code on Mac

1. Quit Visual Visual Studio Code.
2. Open Finder and go to Applications.
3. Drag the Visual Studio Code to the Trash.
   ![Manually Uninstall Visual Studio Code on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manually_uninstall_visual_studio_code_mac_8eef6b5edc.png)
4. To delete your user data, go to delete folders **Code** and **.vscode**. They are located in the following locations. (Deleting the user folder can also help you reset VS Code settings.)

    * ~/Library/Application Support/Code
    * ~/.vscode

![Remove Visual Studio Code User Data on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_visual_studio_code_user_data_mac_4464c67860.png)    

5. To completely uninstall VS Code, you also need to check and delete VS Code-related files in the following directories. 
    
    * ~/Library/Caches
    * ~/Library/Application Support
    * ~/Library/Preferences
    * ~/Library/Logs
    * ~/Library/Saved Application State
    
7. Empty your Trash.

## How to Uninstall Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code on Mac Using Terminal

If you're family with commands, you can use Terminal to uninstall Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code. It's worth noting that files deleted Using Terminal cannot be recovered. 

### Uninstall Visual Studio on Mac with Terminal

1. Quit Visual Studio if it is running.
2. Control-click :a[here]{href=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MicrosoftDocs/visualstudio-docs/master/mac/resources/uninstall-vsmac.sh rel=nofollow} (do not open the link), select **Download Linked File As**, and save the file on your desktop.
3. Control-click :a[here]{href=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/dotnet/cli/master/scripts/obtain/uninstall/dotnet-uninstall-pkgs.sh rel=nofollow} select **Download Linked File As**, and save the file on your desktop. (Optional)
4. Open Terminal.
5. Run the command `chmod +x xxx.sh`.
6. Continue to run the command `sudo ./xxx.sh`. (Repeat this step if you did step 3 earlier.)
7. Quit Terminal.


### Uninstall Visual Studio Code on Mac with Terminal

1. Quit Visual Studio.
2. Open Terminal.
3. Run the following commands in the Terminal.

```
rm -rf ~/.vscode*
rm -rf ~/Library/Application\ Support/Code
rm -rf ~/Library/Saved\ Application\ State/com.microsoft.VSCode.savedState
rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.VSCode.helper.plist 
rm -rf ~/Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.VSCode.plist 
rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/com.microsoft.VSCode
rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/com.microsoft.VSCode.ShipIt
sudo rm -rf /Applications/Visual\ Studio\ Code.app
```


4. Quit Terminal.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

This article shows you three ways to uninstall Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code on a Mac. Just choose your favorite method.

By the way, BuhoCleaner is more than just an app uninstaller. It can perform additional tasks, such as deleting duplicate files, clearing caches, [monitoring system resources](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-performance-monitor), and indexing Spotlight. It's worth giving it a try.

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Don't need Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code anymore? Read on to learn how to completely remove them from your Mac.

:summary[**Summary**: From this guide, you will know why the iMovie says there is not enough disk space and how to fix the error in 6 ways.]

iMovie is a free video editing software that comes with macOS. It is the tool of choice for most Mac users to make and edit videos. However, some users reflect that they encounter insufficient disk space errors when using iMovie. If you are facing such a problem, look no further than this blog post. We will walk you through why iMovie is iMovie saying not enough disk space and how to fix it in 6 ways.

:toc

:::alsoread

:a[Mac Startup Disk Full? Try These 5 Tips]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-startup-disk-full-mac'}

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## Reasons Behind the Not Enough Disk Space Error in iMovie

The main reason for the not enough disk space error is that your disk is full or almost full. Although iMovie is not a large program, you still need at least 25GB of free space to make sure it runs properly. When you use iMovie to make videos, it creates a large number of [cache files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-on-mac) and temporary files on your Mac. Over time, these files pile up and take up a lot of your valuable storage space, leaving you with little available space to import or export videos.

But this may not be the case. There are also users who claim that even if there is enough free disk space, iMovie will still prompt an error of insufficient disk space. In this case, you may need to check for iMovie updates and update it to the latest version.

## How to Clear iMovie Disk Space on Mac

Now that you know why iMovie says there is insufficient disk space, let's see how to solve this problem. Here are 6 ways you can try.

### Method 1. Clean up Your Disk Space

Like we mentioned above, insufficient storage space is the main factor that causes this error. The safest way to free up disk space is to clear the junk files on your Mac. Some of the junk files are caches in the system, browsers, and applications, logs, [duplicates](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac), disk images, and files in the Trash.

Indeed, you can go to the Finder to manually search for and delete files or applications you don't need. But this process can be time-consuming. Here, we would like to introduce you to an easier way to do this, using BuhoCleaner, a simple and practical [cleaner for Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software). This tool allows you to find tens of gigabytes of junk files in one click. All you need to do is select the files you want to get rid of and click the Remove button. Click the button below to have a try now.

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![Quickly Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_disk_space_buhocleaner_8b15390eb8.png)

Want to learn more about how to free up your Mac storage space? Here is an article for you.

Related Article: [8 Ways to Free Disk Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac)


### Method 2. Delete Outdated iMovie Projects

You may have created many projects in iMovie. Since some of them may be outdated and useless to you, clearing them will free up some valuable space for you.

**How to Delete iMovie Projects:**

1. Open iMovie via Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. Find the project you want to remove.
3. Click the 3-dot menu next to the project name and choose Delete Project.
    ![Delete iMovie Projects](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_unwanted_projects_imovie_ba23def3c5.png)

### Method 3. Delete iMovie Library

Another way to solve the iMovie insufficient disk space error is to clear the iMovie Library, where all video clips and photos are stored. If your iMovie Library is too big and you want to free up some space on your Mac, you can delete the unneeded files in it.

**How to Clear iMovie Library:**

1. Launch iMovie and open a project.
2. Click the iMovie Library in the sidebar, and you will find all the clips saved by iMovie.
3. Select the clips you want to remove, right-click one of them, and choose Delete Media from Event.
    ![Clear iMovie Library](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_imovie_library_1ad450253f.png)

### Method 4. Delete Render Files

Rendered files in iMovie also take up your disk space. Deleting them will not cause any damage to your video but may temporarily affect performance until the render files are regenerated.

Here are the steps: :br
1. Click the iMovie menu and select Preferences.
2. Click the Delete button next to Fender Files and click the Delete button in the new pop-up window.
    ![delete-render-files-imovie.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_render_files_imovie_2659607ce1.png?width=500)

### Method 5. Update/Reinstall iMovie

If you have enough disk space but still encounter this message, you can update or reinstall iMovie to resolve the issue.

To update iMove, just go to Apple Store, check iMovie updates, and click the Update button.

To reinstall iMovie, you have to uninstall it from your Mac completely first. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open the Finder and locate iMovie in the Applications folder.
2. Move its icon to the Trash.
    ![Uninstall iMovie with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_imovie_mac_b82fb6debb.png)
3. Click the Go menu in Finder and select Library. (If you don't see the Library option, hold down the Option key while using the Go menu and Library will appear.)
4. Locate iMovie-related files in the folders including Preferences, Caches, Container, and Application Support, and move them to the Trash.
    ![Remove iMovie Related Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_imovie_related_files_mac_9064343431.png)
5. Empty the Trash.

:note[Don't forget to try BuhoCleaner if you think it is too troublesome to uninstall iMovie manually. Download it from [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).]

### Method 6. Move iMovie Library Files to An External Drive

By default, the iMovie Library is in the Movies folder in your Home directory. You can quickly locate it by clicking Finder > Movies. Though it's difficult to change the default location of the iMovie Library, you can move the files in iMovie Library to an external drive.

![Move iMovie Library Files](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/move_imovie_library_13caed905b.png)

Simply connect an external drive on your Mac and manually drag the files from the iMovie Library to the external drive you insert. Once all the important data are moved, you can delete the files in iMovie Library to fix the problem.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have fixed the iMovie not enough disk space error by using one or more ways above.

The BuhoCleaner we mentioned in the article is a handy Mac cleaner and [app uninstaller](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-app-uninstallers-for-mac). No matter what situation you need to clean up your Mac, you can give it a try.

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iMovie is a free video editing software that comes with macOS. It is the tool of choice for most Mac users to make and edit videos. However, some users reflect that they encounter insufficient disk space errors when using iMovie. If you are facing such a problem, look no further than this blog post. We will walk you through the reasons behind the not enough disk space error and show you how to fix it in 6 ways.

:summary[**Summary**: Top 6 MDM removal tools for you to remove MDM restrictions or bypass MDM Lock. BuhoUnlocker, iMyFone LockWiper, Tenorshare 4uKey, UnicTool LockEraser, UnlockGo, compare and pick the one you like!]

No matter you bought a second-hand iPhone/iPad or got one from your school/company, it's necessary to remove MDM restrictions or bypass MDM lock if it is legal to keep it for personal use.

It's easy to remove MDM restrictions if you know the passcode/security credentials. But what if you and your manager forgot the passcode/security credentials? In this case, you have to turn to professional MDM removal tools for help. 

:toc{allow='1,2,3'}

:alsoread[[2 Ways to Remove MDM Profile from iPhone 2023](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-mdm-iphone)]

## 6 Best MDM Removal Tools for iPhone & iPad

There are so many MDM removal tools online, but which one should you pick? When choosing one, you'd better put the price, time-consuming, security, success rate, etc first. 
Here we already handpicked the 6 best MDM removal tools for you. Let's move to the detailed introduction of each tool and compare them until you find the satisfying one.

### BuhoUnlocker

[BuhoUnlocker](https://www.drbuho.com/buhounlocker) is a professional and powerful MDM removal tool. It is dedicated to helping Apple users get out of iPhone/iPad-locked issues. And it has already successfully helped many Apple users get access to their iPhone/iPad again. 

Removing MDM is one of its main features. Whether you are at the MDM profile screen in Settings or the Remote Management screen, you can try this tool. It is at the recommendation list top for its cost-effective price and high-quality and reliable service. 

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![BuhoUnlocker MDM Removal Tool](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/mdm_removing_succeeded_interface_c74732e129.png?width=500)

Money-back Guarantee: **30** Days

**Key features:**

1. Easy-to-follow tutorial steps.
2. Removing MDM from iPhone/iPad in minutes.
3. Screen passcode unlocker, screen time passcode unlocker, etc.
4. Instant License delivery.
5. Easy to use even for beginners.
6. Cost-effective.

And here is how to remove MDM  from iPhone/iPad using BuhoUnlocker:

1. Free download, install, and launch BuhoUnlocker.
2. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer (PC/Mac).
3. Click **Remove MDM**＞**Start**.
4. Wait for the MDM removal process to be completed. Once completed, click **Completed**.

### iMyFone LockWiper

iMyFone LockWiper is a popular MDM removal tool. It can help you solve problems like a used iPhone with MDM lock, cannot visit Apple Store, limited iPhone features, keeps asking for credentials, etc. iMyFone LockWiper can help you remove the MDM profiles/bypass MDM lock easily. 

![iMyFone LockWiper MDM Bypass Tool](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/imyfone_lockwiper_mdm_removal_tool_38cb7854a4.png)

Money-back Guarantee: **30** Days

**Key Features:**

1. Bypass MDM without a username and password.
2. License will be sent in minutes.

### iActivate

iActivate is a professional and easy-to-use MDM removal tool, which focuses only on MDM profile removal and MDM lock bypass. It offers you a high success rate to remove MDM from iPhone/iPad. It allows you to bypass MDM without login and password. So if you are locked at the MDM Login screen asking you for the login and password, you can try this tool. 

However, if you just want to remove the MDM profile or get out of the Remote Management screen, it is recommended that you use BuhoUnlocker. And that is because iActivate is more expensive than the two tools mentioned above. What's more, this tool may get your Serial Number/IMEI. So if you are looking for a safer way to remove MDM, just skip to other tools.

![iActivate MDM Removal Tool](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/iactivate_mdm_removal_tool_e709605726.png)

Money-back Guarantee: **No**

**Key Features:**

1. Bypass MDM on iPhone & iPad and remove all iOS restrictions on the device.
2. Bypass MDM Authentication Screen during the device's activation.
3. Bypass MDM without login and password.


### Tenorshare 4uKey

Tenorshare 4uKey can also help users solve the problem of MDM control. It offers users services like bypassing MDM lock in one click. If you are locked at the Remote Management login screen and can't access your iPhone, you can try it. No need username and password. But it's worth noting that it is the most expensive one among other tools. 

![Tenorshare MDM Bypass Tool](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/tenorshare_mdm_bypass_tool_ff416b022c.png)

Money-back Guarantee: **30** Days

**Key Features:**

1. Get rid of the activation process on iPhone/iPad.
2. Remove MDM profiles.
3. Compatible with the latest iOS 16/iPad OS 16 and iPhone 14 models.


### UnicTool LockEraser

UnicTool LockEraser is an effective MDM removal tool. LockEraser claims that it is capable of bypassing MDM lock with a 100% success rate. It enables you to bypass the MDM activation screen.  As for price, it is the cheapest one among the 6 MDM removal tools. So if what you care about most is the price, you can try this tool.

![Unictool LockEraser MDM Bypass Tool](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unictool_lockeraser_mdm_bypass_tool_2ba0866d2b.png)

Money-back Guarantee: **60** Days

**Key Features:**

1. Bypass activation screen.
2. Remove MDM profile on locked devices.
3. Don't need the username and password.

### UnlockGo

UnlockGo is a user-friendly MDM removal tool. With it, you can bypass MDM login screen and remove MDM profile without jailbreaking. It is a good choice if you want to bypass MDM lock without losing data. But its price is a little expensive.

![UnlockGo MDM Bypass Tool](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlockgo_mdm_bypass_tool_7d1a7a6ab2.png)

Money-back Guarantee: **30** Days 

**Key Features:**

1. No need to jailbreak.
2. Bypass MDM lock without losing data.

:note[After removing MDM, you'd better not reset or update your device, or there may be an occurrence that your device be locked again.]{notetype=Note}

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

In this post, the 6 best MDM removal tools to remove MDM restrictions and bypass MDM lock screens are introduced in detail. Compare them and pick the one you like to remove the MDM restrictions on your iPhone/iPad. 

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6 Best MDM Removal Tools in 2023: BuhoUnlocker, iMyFone LockWiper,  iActivate, Tenorshare 4uKey, UnicTool LockEraser, UnlockGo. Read on to learn more details about each tool.



6 Best MDM Removal Tools to Remove MDM Restrictions [2023]

<summary>**Summary**: Wondering why "Other" storage on your Mac is taking up so much space? You've come to the right place. Here, you'll learn what it is and how to delete it to free up more space on your Mac.</summary> 

In macOS Big Sur and earlier versions, you may notice a storage space called Other, which varies in size from tens to hundreds of gigabytes. If you are suffering from [insufficient storage space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac), clearing the Other storage space will undoubtedly free up the most disk space. So, what exactly is the Other storage on your Mac? Can you delete it? And most importantly, how should you clear it?

Red on this article and you will find all the answers.

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:::alsoread

:a[Mac System Data Storage Huge? Here's How to Delete It]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac'}

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## What Is Other in Mac Storage?

Other refers to files that do not belong to the Documents, Apps, Mail, Music, or other specific categories of Mac storage. Here are some examples of what it might contain:

* macOS system and temporary files.
* PDFs, .psd files, .doc files, and other file types.
* Cache files from apps, browsers, and the system.
* Installer packages.
* Browser plugins and app extensions.

## How to Check Other Storage on Mac

Apple has made some changes to the storage category in a recent update to [macOS Monterey](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/not-enough-space-to-install-macos-monterey). In the latest macOS, there is no Other storage and it is replaced by System Data storage. However, if you're using macOS Big Sur or an earlier version,  the Other storage is still available. You can check it by following these steps.

1. Click the Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage.
2. After the storage analysis is complete, you will see your storage space divided into several different colored sections, including Apps, Documents, Movies, Photos, System, Other, and more.
   ![Check Other Storage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_other_storage_mac_1f4233f389.png?width=700)
3. Click the Manage button above the storage bar to open the storage management window. In the lower-left corner of the window, you will see a category named Other and the size of the space it occupies.
   ![Optimize Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_mac_storage_en_7a5c2afc3d.png)   

<note notetype='Note'>If you don't see the Manage button above the storage bar, open Terminal and run the command: `open -a "Storage Management.app"` to open the storage management window.</note>

### Can I Delete Other Storage on Mac?

Yes, but be careful. Things like [.dmg files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-dmg-files-mac) and leftovers from uninstalled apps are safe to clear. However, when deleting cache files, especially those in the system, you should be careful because you don't know what impact it will have on your macOS if you delete them by mistake.

As a rule of thumb, if you don't know what the file is or what it does, leave it alone. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you make a full [backup](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/back-up-mac) of your system before deleting anything so as to avoid a potential disaster.

## How to Clear Other Storage on Mac

As you can see, the contents of Other storage are not easily accessible. We don’t know exactly what it contains, which means we can’t safely get rid of it completely. Nevertheless, we can do something to reduce it to some extent, such as clearing cache junks, deleting useless documents, getting rid of unneeded downloads, and removing useless application logs and support files. Let's take a look.

### Clear Cache on Mac

Cached files are temporary files that your Mac downloads and stores after you open an app or visit a page for the first time. They are there to speed up the loading of an app or a page. If your Mac is running low on storage space, clearing them will free up some space.


There are two ways to delete cached files on Mac. One is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner), the best cleaner for Mac, and the other is to use Finder.<div id='download-slide' ></div>


**How to Quickly Clear Cache Files on Mac**

1. [Download](https://www.drbuho.com/de/buhocleaner/download) and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click the Scan button.
3. Seconds later, you'll be able to clear caches from browsers, systems, and applications with just one click.

![Delete Mac Cache Files with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_cache_with_buhocleaner_81b7dcc4d6.png)

<note notetype='Tip'>BuhoCleaner also allows you to clear DMG files, uninstall unwanted apps, find and delete large files, and more. [Explore more](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) now.</note>

**How to Manually Remove Cache Files on Mac**

1. On your desktop, press **Command-Shift-G**.
2. Type in **~/Library/Caches** and press Return.
3. Drag the cache files you want to delete to the Trash.
4. Empty your Trash.
5. Follow the steps above to check **/Library/Caches**.

![clear-caches-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_caches_mac_7f0af3f01c.png)

<note notetype='note'>It is recommended that you back up the cache files first before cleaning them up.</note>

### Remove Unneeded Documents

You may be surprised at how many unneeded documents you have on your Mac. To find them, you can follow the following steps.

1. From your desktop, press **Command-F**.
2. Click This Mac.

![manually-find-files-finder.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manually_find_files_finder_9e424877a9.png)

3. Tick File Size and File Extension in the Search Attribute Window.
4. Click the Kind menu and choose File Extension to find and remove files in a specific extension, such as .pdf, .doc, .psd, and more.

![find-documents-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_documents_mac_acb231e1e5.png)

5. Click the Kind Menu and choose File Size to find and get rid of documents that are equal, less than, or greater than the size number you enter.

![find-large-files-mac-manually.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_large_files_mac_manually_a36aabb71a.png)

<note notetype='note'>If you want to quickly check the files larger than 50MB, you can give BuhoCleaner a try. </note>

### Remove DMG Files

You probably have downloaded a lot of DMG files in your Downloader folder. They are no longer needed after installation, and clearing them out will help you reclaim some precious space.

Follow these steps to remove them from your Mac.

1. Open Finder > Downloads.
2. Click the search icon in the upper right corner, enter .dmg in the box and select Kind: Disk Image.
3. Drag the unwanted DMG files to the Trash and empty your Trash.

![find-delete-dmg-files-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_delete_dmg_files_mac_89101e0569.png)

Alternatively, you can use BuhoCleaner to clean them out with one click.



### Delete Application Logs and Support Files

Applications running on the Mac will create logs and support files in the system library folder and user library folder. These files may also take up a lot of your storage space. If an application is no longer in use, you can follow the steps below to remove all of its related files.

1. Open Finder and press **Command-Shift-G** keys.
2. Type in the folder addresses below:
     - ~/Library/Application support
     - ~/Library/Logs
     - ~/Library/Containers
     - /Library/Application support
     - /Library/Logs
     - /Library/Containers
3. Delete the files you don't need.

![clear-logs-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_logs_mac_a9658b77cd.png)

### Delete App Plugins and Extensions

Popular applications, such as Safari and Chrome, offer plugins or extensions to provide you with a better experience. However, these extensions and plugins can not only eat up storage space but can also weigh down your app. It's a good idea to remove the ones you don't use.

Let's see how to remove extensions from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

**Safari:**

1. Open the Safari browser.
2. Click the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions.
3. Select the extension you want to remove and click the Uninstall button.

![remove-safari-extesions.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_safari_extesions_963a394b9e.png)

**Chrome:**

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the upper right corner of your browser.
3. Hover your cursor over More Tools and select Extensions.
4. Disable or remove the extensions you don't want.

![delete-chrome-extensions.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_chrome_extensions_4cf51b5122.png)

**Firefox:**

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click on the three-line menu in the top-right corner and select Add-ons.
3. Disable and remove the extensions or plug-ins you don't need.

![clear-firefox-extensions.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_firefox_extensions_75241308b0.png)

:p[Final Words]{.h2}

We have outlined a few different ways for you to deal with the Other storage on your Mac and how to reclaim space. If you find it cumbersome to do the cleaning in a manual and tedious way, you can try BuhoCleaner. Not only can you use it to delete cache junks and log files, but you can also use it to uninstall unwanted apps and clean up duplicate files and large files. Why don’t you give it a try now?

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Mac 'Other' Storage Huge? Here's How to Delete It

In macOS Big Sur and earlier versions, you may notice a storage space named Other, which varies in size from tens to hundreds of gigabytes. If you are suffering from insufficient storage space, clearing the Other storage space will undoubtedly free up the most disk space. So, what exactly is the Other storage on your Mac? Can you delete it? And most importantly, how should you clear it?

Mac 'Other' Storage Huge? Here's How to Delete It (2023)

:summary[**Summary**: Mac stuck on the spinning wheel? Wondering why and what to do about it? You are in the right place. Here you will find all the answers.]


Mac users are familiar with the spinning wheel, a macOS wait cursor. Most of the time, it disappears after a few seconds of waiting. If unfortunately, it keeps showing up, or even gets stuck on your screen, how can you get rid of it to get your Mac working?

Keep reading this blog to learn how to successfully stop the pesky spinning wheel on your Mac.

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:a[How to Clear the System Data Storage on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac'}

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## What Is the Spinning Wheel on Mac?


The official name of the spinning wheel is Spinning Wait Cursor. It is also known as Spinning Color Wheel, Rainbow Spinning Wheel, Spinning Wheel of Death, Spinning Pizza of Death, and Spinning Beach Ball of Death (SBBOD).

Whatever you call it, the spinning wheel is a waiting signal. It's usually accompanied by lag or freezing, which is really annoying. So why does it appear?

## Why Does the Mac Spinning Wheel Appear?

The spinning color wheel can occur for a number of reasons. Here are the main ones:

* Running out of RAM.
* CPU is overloaded.
* Not enough storage space.
* Mac is too old.
* Issues with your disk.
* macOS bugs.


Ideally, it should disappear within seconds. If it's stuck on your screen and you can't do anything on your Mac, how can you get your Mac back to normal? Read on!

## How to Stop the Spinning Wheel on Your Mac

There's nothing more annoying than getting stuck on a Mac spinning wheel. But don't panic. Here are some ways to get rid of it.

### 1. Force Quit Apps

If the spinning wheel appears while using an app,[force-quitting the problem app](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/force-quit-on-mac) is a good solution.

1. Click the Apple menu and select Force Quit.
2. Select the frozen app and click the Force Quit button.

![Force Quit the Problem App](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_quit_problem_app_970b6ad2bb.png)

If you can't click, use the shortcuts **Command + Option + Shift + Esc** instead.


### 2. Clear Disk Space

As we mentioned, running out of storage space can also lead to the rainbow wheel. In this case, click Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage to check how much free space you have left. (The steps may vary depending on your macOS.)

As a general rule of thumb, to keep your Mac running properly, you should reserve at least 10%  – 15% of storage space. If you're running low on storage space, use the Finder or [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner) to delete all unneeded files from your Mac to free up space. We prefer BuhoCleaner as it saves you a lot of time and effort.

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![Clear Disk Space with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/buhocleaner_1643e129cc.png)

It is worth noting that BuhoCleaner also comes with app uninstallation, large and [duplicate file removal](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac), and disk space analysis. All of these features can help you further clean up and speed up your Mac.


### 3. Free up RAM

Another reason for the Mac spinning wheel is the lack of RAM. To check your RAM usage, Activity Monitor is the ideal tool.

1. Launch Activity Monitor using Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. Click the Memory tab and you will see all the running processes on your Mac.
3. Under the processes list, you'll see a graph that indicates how stressed your RAM is. (Red indicates high RAM pressure.)
4. To free up RAM, just select the processes you want to kill and click the Stop button and choose Quit or Force Quit.

![Check RAM Usage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_ram_usage_mac_62031e11e6.png)

If your RAM is still stressed after quitting all unnecessary processes, buy and add more RAM.

:note[BuhoCleaner has a built-in RAM release feature that allows you to [free up RAM](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-ram-on-mac) with one click. You can easily find it in the Toolkit option. ]{notetype=Note}


### 4. Reduce CPU Usage

In addition to insufficient RAM space, CPU overload is also a key factor in the appearance of the rainbow wheel. You can also use Activity Monitor to check CPU usage on your Mac.

1. Open Activity Monitor.
2. Click the CPU tab and you will see all the processes and the CPU resources consumed by each process.
3. To reduce CPU usage, double-click CPU-hogging processes and quit them.

![Check CPU Usage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_cpu_usage_mac_b45bcd63ed.png)

Under the process list, you will also see a graph showing the CPU load and the percentage of CPU that is occupied by system, user, and idle.

If you're not running large programs or playing games and your system is using more than 50% CPU resource, it means your Mac is too old and you need to buy a new one.

### 5. Restart Your Mac

Another way to get rid of the spinning wheel is to restart your Mac. Just click the Apple menu and choose Restart.

However, if your [Mac freezes](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/unfreeze-mac) completely and neither the mouse nor the keyboard works, then Force Quit Mac is the ultimate solution. All you need to do is press the power button until your Mac shuts down completely, wait a few seconds and restart your Mac.

:note[Force quitting your Mac may result in the loss of unsaved files. Use this method with caution. ]{notetype=Note}

### 6. Repair Disk Permissions

Disk problems can also cause the colored spinning wheel. What you should do is repair your disk permissions using Disk Utility in [macOS Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/mac-recovery-mode).

1. Start your Mac in macOS Recovery Mode.
    * Macs with Apple Silicon: Start your Mac, press the Power button until you see the startup options window. Click the gear icon, then click Continue.
    * Macs with Intel chips: Start your Mac, press Command + R until you see the Apple logo or other image.
2. Select a user and enter your password.
3. In macOS Utilities window, select Disk Utility and click the Continue button.
4. Select the disk you want to repair from the sidebar, then click the First Aid in the toolbar.
5. Click Run to begin checking and reparing your selected disk.
6. When all done, quit Disk Utility, then click the Apple menu and choose Restart to start your Mac again.

![Repair Disk Permission in macOS Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/macos_monterey_recovery_mode_disk_utility_data_volume_first_aid_2e778e6dbc.png)

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

Now you have got 6 ways to get rid of the spinning wheel on your Mac. Which method works best for you? If none of these methods work for you, you may need to update your macOS.

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6 Easy Ways to Stop the Spinning Wheel on Your Mac

Mac users are familiar with the spinning wheel, a macOS wait cursor. Most of the time, it disappears after a few seconds of waiting. If unfortunately, it keeps showing up, or even gets stuck on your screen, how can you get rid of it to get your Mac working?

Keep reading this blog to learn how to successfully stop the pesky spinning wheel on your Mac.

:summary[**Summary**: We will walk you through how to unlock your iPhone when it displays the Security Lockout screen.]

Basically, when your iPhone is locked, you need to enter the correct passcode to unlock it. However, if you enter the wrong passcode multiple times in a row, your iPhone will activate the Security Lockout screen with a countdown timer. The more times you enter the wrong passcode, the longer the waiting time will be. 

If you can recall your screen passcode, it is advisable to wait for the designated time to pass. However, if you have [forgotten your iPhone screen passcode](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/forgot-iphone-passcode), you may be wondering how to bypass the Security Lockout screen.

We're here to help you out. Let's dive in.

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## What Does Security Lockout Mean on iPhone?

Security Lockout is a new feature introduced by Apple in iOS 15.2, designed to protect your iPhone from unauthorized access. When your iPhone displays the Security Lockout message, it means that you have entered the wrong passcode multiple times in a row. In this case, you need to reset or erase your iPhone to exit the Security Lockout mode.

:note[You can only reach the Security Lockout screen if your iPhone is connected to the Internet and Find My is enabled.]

## How to Unlock Your iPhone with the Security Lockout Screen

The Security Lockout screen includes an **Erase iPhone** option, which allows you to erase your iPhone without using a computer. To use this option to unlock your iPhone, make sure the following conditions are met.

* Your iPhone is running iOS 15.2 or later.
* Your iPhone is connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network.
* You know your Apple ID and password.


![Unlock iPhone with Security Lockout](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_with_secruity_lockout_5b5bd4e870.jpg)

Here’s how to unlock your iPhone:

1. Tap **Erase iPhone** at the bottom of the Security Lockout screen.
2. Tap **Erase iPhone** again to confirm your action.
3. When prompted, enter your Apple ID password to sign out of your Apple ID. 
4. Tap **Erase iPhone** to permanently delete all content and settings from your iPhone. 
5. Once the process is complete, set up your iPhone and restore your data via iCloud, iTunes, or other backup methods.


:note[iPhone not showing the Security Lockout screen? Continue entering your passcode until the Security Lockout screen appears.]{notetype=Tip}

## How to Unlock Security Lockout on iPhone via iCloud

If you don't see the Erase iPhone button, or the Erase iPhone button is unavailable, you can unlock your iPhone using iCloud. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Open Safari and visit icloud.com.
2. Enter your Apple ID and password. 
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to authenticate again. 
4. Tap Find iPhone, and then tap All Devices. 
   ![Log in to iCloud](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_shut_down_iphone_4_cc72323493.png?width=600)
5. Select the iPhone you want to reset and tap Erase iPhone. 
   
   ![Erase Device from iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_without_passcode_icloud_find_iphone_6_7ca68eb14f.png?width=375)

6. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter your Apple ID password and all data on your iPhone will be deleted.

## How to Unlock Security Lockout on iPhone via BuhoUnlocker

Another way to unlock a disabled iPhone is to use [**BuhoUnlocker**](https://www.drbuho.com/buhounlocker), an iOS unlocking tool that unlocks your screen passcode in just a few clicks.

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Here's how to unlock your iPhone with BuhoUnlocker:

1. Download and install BuhoUnlocker on your computer (PC or Mac).
2. Launch it and click Unlock Screen Passcode > Start.
   ![Select Unlock Screen Passcode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_disalbed_iphone_buhounlocker_465210f30a.png?width=500)
3. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and put it into [recovery mode](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/get-iphone-into-and-out-of-recovery-mode).
   ![Put iPhone in Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/put_iphone_into_recovery_mode_3adae54bfb.png)
4. Download the firmware for your iPhone, click Start Unlock, and wait for the unlocking process to complete.
   ![Download iOS Firmware for iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/download_firmware_iphone_f7206a22a8.png?width=500)
5. When you see the hello screen on your iPhone, set up your iPhone.

:note[All your data will be lost. But if you have a backup, you can restore your  files from the backup later.]{notetype=Tip}


## How to Unlock Security Lockout on iPhone via Finder/iTunes

If you want to manually unlock your iPhone with a computer, use Finder or iTunes.

* For Macs running macOS Catalina and later, use Finder.
* For Macs running macOS Mojave, use iTunes.
* For Windows PCs, use iTunes. 

The steps are roughly the same for Finder and iTunes. Here’s how:

1. Turn off your iPhone.
2. Connect your iPhone to your computer via a cable, then press the corresponding button to put your iPhone into recovery mode.
    * iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X and successors, iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation): Use the **Side** button.
    * Phone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Use the **Volume Down** button.
    * Phone SE (1st generation), iPhone 6s, and earlier models: Use the **Home** button. 
3. Continue to hold the button until the Recovery Mode screen appears on your iPhone.
   
   ![iPhone Recovery Mode Screen](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/iphone_x_later_restore_screen_24b0454073.png?width=428)
4. Open Finder or iTunes on your computer and locate your iPhone. 
5. You will see Restore and Update options. Select the Restore option. Then, the computer will automatically begin downloading the software for iPhone and start the recovery process. (The download process takes about 15 minutes.) 
    
    ![Restore iPhone in Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/restore_iphone_in_recovery_mode_eea05d2a15.png)   

6. Once the recovery process is complete, unplug the cable from the computer and reset your iPhone.


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Hopefully, you have successfully unlocked your iPhone through one of the methods above. Keep in mind that these methods will erase all data on your iPhone. It is recommended that you [back up your iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/backup-iphone-to-mac) regularly to avoid unnecessary data loss.



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How to Unlock "iPhone Security Lockout" Screen - 4 Ways

Basically, when your iPhone is locked, enter the correct passcode to unlock it. However, if you enter the wrong passcode too many times, your iPhone will be permanently locked and you will see the Security Lockout screen on your iPhone.

Wondering what the Security Lockout means and how to unlock your iPhone? Keep reading this blog where you'll find 4 easy fixes.