:summary[**Summary**: Large files taking up too much disk space? Don't worry. This article will teach you how to find and delete large files on your Mac in 4 ways to free up more free space.]

Large files hidden deep in your hard drive take up a huge amount of Mac space. If you are running low on storage space, deleting them will [free up a lot of space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) for you. From this blog post, you will learn how to find and delete large files on Mac in 4 ways. Let's have a look now.

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:::alsoread

:a[Mac Other Storage: What is It? How to Delete It?]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-other-storage-mac'}

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## Find Large Files Using Finder

When it comes to finding large files, the first method that comes to your mind must be the Finder. Finder is powerful. You can use it to locate files of a specified size, files with the same extension or name, and so on. But in the results list, the Finder will only show you single files, not large folders containing multiple small files. Therefore, it may be difficult for you to determine whether a file is important to you or not. If you still insist on using Finder to search and delete large files, follow the steps below.

1. Open the Finder from the Dock.
2. Click the magnifier icon in the upper right corner.
3. Type anything into the box, and you will see a "+" button below the search box.
    ![Find Large Files with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_large_files_finder_950b29fbeb.png)
4. Click the "+" button and select File Size in the first menu and Greater Than in the second menu.
    ![Search Large Files with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/search_large_files_finder_b1ec540b5a.png)

:note[If you can't find "File Size," you can click on Kind > Select Other and select File Size as the filter criteria.]

5. Enter the range of file sizes you want. For example, 50MB.
6. Preview the files in the result list and delete the files you no longer need.
7. Empty the Trash.

## Find Large Files Using Storage Manager
If you find the above method too tedious and are unsure which files to delete or keep, you can turn to Mac's Storage Manager, which can help you find large files quickly.
1. Click the Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage > Manage to open the storage management window.
     ![Find Large Files with Storage Manager](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_large_files_storage_manager_07e345562b.png)
2. Click on the Documents option, and you can see files categorized as Large Files, Downloads, Unsupported Apps, etc.
    ![Delete Large Files with Storage Manager](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_large_files_storage_manager_77162a400d.png)
3. In the Large files list, sort by file size and delete the files you no longer need.
4. Empty your Trash.

## Find Large Files Using Terminal

Another way to find large files on your Mac is to use Terminal. This method can be a bit complicated and requires you to have some knowledge of Mac.

1. Open Terminal via Spotlight or Finder.
2. In the Terminal, execute the find command. For example, run `find . -size +50MB`. This command will locate files in your current directory that are larger than 50MB.
    ![Find Large Files with Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_large_files_terminal_f1ce851efb.png)
3. You can also use the find command to limit your search. For example, enter and run `find . -size +50MB -size -100MB `. This command will find files under your current directory that are between 50MB and 100MB in size.
4. To delete the large files you find, use the rm command. In our case, we use `rm ./Downloads/SpotifyFullSetup.exe`.
    ![Delete Large Files with Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_large_files_terminal_d30d18206c.png)

:note[When you delete a file with Terminal, it will not give you any warning, and you will not be able to find the deleted file in the Trash. The deletion is irreversible, so please ensure that the file can be removed before executing the delete command.]

## Locate and Delete Large Files Using BuhoCleaner

Want to speed up the finding and deleting process? You can use a third-party large file finder to do it for you. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is one such tool that allows you to find and delete large files on your Mac in seconds. By default, BuhoCleaner will detect files that are larger than 50MB. But if you want to locate files larger or smaller than 50MB, click the **BuhoCleaner Menu > Preferences > Large Files** and change the default 50MB to some other number you like.

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**How to use BuhoCleaner to find and delete large files:**

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch the app and click on the Large Files option on the left sidebar.
     ![Find and Delete Large Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_large_files_on_mac_3e5414405e.png)
3. Click on the Scan button, and it will search all the folders on your Mac for files over 50MB.
4. In the result list, sort the detected files by type, size, or last opened time.
      ![Find and Delete Large Files with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_and_delete_large_files_with_buhocleaner_22ae0d13de.png)
5. Check the boxes next to the files you want to get rid of and click the Remove button.

That's it. So easy!

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you have 4 ways to find and delete large files on Mac. The first 3 manual methods are time-consuming, while the last method is quick and easy. Just choose the way you like best.

If you can't free up enough space by the above ways, you may want to use BuhoCleaner to have a quick scan on your Mac and clean up all the unwanted files. Click the button below to have a try now.


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Large files hidden deep in your hard drive take up a huge amount of Mac space. If you are running low on storage space, deleting them will free up a lot of space for you. From this blog post, you will learn how to find and delete large files on Mac in 4 ways. Let's have a look now.

:summary[**Summary**: Here in this blog, you'll learn how to completely uninstall Spotify from your Mac in 2 ways.]

Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming service providers. However, after using it for a while, you may encounter various problems such as black screen, [auto-start](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/stop-spotify-opening-on-startup-on-mac), not playing songs, constant crashes, and more. If you are bothered by these problems and want to uninstall Spotify completely from your Mac, please read this blog post first. In this article, we will show you how to delete Spotify and all its related files on Mac in 2 ways.

:toc{allow=1,2}

:::alsoread

:a[How to Speed up Spotify on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-spotify-slow-on-mac'}

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## How to Uninstall Spotify on Mac Manually

Unfortunately, Spotify doesn't come with a built-in uninstaller. So you'll need to find its app and related files manually. Here's what you need to do:

### Step 1. Quit Spotify

If your Spotify is running, make sure you have quit it before uninstalling it. To do this, you can click on the Spotify menu and select Quit Spotify. Also, you can use Activity Monitor to kill all the background processes of Spotify. 

![Quit Spotify in Menu Bar(https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quit_spotify_in_menu_bar_c02e0d7c57.png)

### Step 2. Delete the Spotify Application

1. Open a Finder window and click on Applications in the left sidebar.
2. Locate Spotify and right-click on its icon to move it to the Trash.
    ![Manually Uninstall Spotify on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manually_uninstall_spotify_on_mac_a7b24aefc8.png)

### Step 3. Remove Spotify Related Files

Dragging Spotify to Trash doesn't delete it from your Mac. You also need to delete its related files stored in the ~/**Library** folder.:br
1. On a Finder window, press Shift + Command + G to open the Go to Folder window.
2. Paste the following file paths in the text box and click the Go button. (One path at a time.)
    ![Go to Folder Window](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/go_to_folder_window_1203bda049.png)
    - `~/Library/Application Support/Spotify `
    - `~/Library/Saved Application State/com.spotify.client.savedState`
    - `~/Library/Caches/com.spotify.installer `
    - `~/Library/Caches/com.spotify.client`
    - `~/Library/Preferences/com.spotify.client.plist`
    - `~/Library/Preferences/com.spotify.helper.plist`
    - `~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.spotify.webhelper.plist`
3. Once you have deleted all relevant files from Spotify, empty the Trash.

## How to Uninstall Spotify on Mac: The Easy Way

As you can see, the manual method above requires your patience and attention, which is inconvenient for users who don't know much about Mac. That's why we present to you a faster and easier way to uninstall Spotify - using BuhoCleaner. Designed to be practical and easy to use, [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) removes Spotify without leaving any trace in just a few clicks. What's more, BuhoCleaner's built-in leftover cleaning feature also allows you to quickly find and delete all the leftovers of the uninstalled apps.

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### Here are the steps of how to uninstall Spotify with BuhoCleaner:

1. Make sure you have BuhoCleaner installed on your Mac.
2. Launch BuhoCleaner and choose the App Uninstall option.
     ![Uninstall Apps with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_apps_with_buhocleaner_959ee04b3c.png)
3. Click the Scan button and find Spotify and Install Spotify in the result list.
4. Check the box next to them and click the Remove button.
    ![Quickly Uninstall Spotify on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_spotify_on_mac_7d4cdca6d0.png)

:note[If you are running Spotify, you may be asked to stop it before uninstalling.]

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hope you can get rid of Spotify and all its traces on your Mac successfully. Please note that deleting apps is not just about dragging them to the trash, but also about deleting their associated files. The leftovers left on your drive will take up your precious storage space. Learn how to find and delete them from [this article](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac).

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Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming service providers. However, after using it for a while, you may encounter various problems such as black screen, auto-start, not playing songs, constant crashes, and more. If you are bothered by these problems and want to uninstall Spotify completely from your Mac, please read this blog post first. In this article, we will show you how to delete Spotify and all its related files on Mac in 2 ways.

:summary[**Summary**: Frustrated with Spotlight search not working？ Read this blog and learn how to rebuild the index of Spotlight on macOS in 2 ways.]

Have you encountered any of the following problems?

- Spotlight doesn't show apps.
- Finder search does not work.
- Spotlight search doesn't work.
- You cannot get the expected results from Spotlight.

Actually, you're not alone. All these problems can be solved by resetting the Spotlight Index. Keep reading this blog, and we'll walk you through how to reindex Spotlight on macOS in 2 easy ways. 

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:::alsoread

:a[How to Find and Delete Duplicate Files on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac'}

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## What Spotlight Can Help You Do

Spotlight is a handy search feature on macOS. It allows you to quickly find apps, documents, and other files. With Siri's suggestions below the results list, you can also get the news, videos, articles, and more about the keyword you're searching for. In addition, Spotlight can perform calculations and conversions for currency, temperature, and measurement.

## How to Reindex Spotlight on Mac

In recent years, Apple has enhanced this feature to make it easier to use. Sometimes, however, you can't use Spotlight to find the file you're sure is stored on your Mac. The reason for the problem may be that your system is blocking Spotlight from searching the folder where the file is located. To check if a file is prevented from being searched, click **Apple menu > System Preferences > Spotlight > Search Results**. The deselected folders in the list will not appear in the Spotlight search results. 

![How to Check Spotlight Search Results](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_spotlight_search_results_25cbeda6e9.png)

If you have confirmed that the file is included in the search result, but you still can't find it through Spotlight, it means your index may be damaged, and you need to reindex your Spotlight. In the following sections, we will show you how to rebuild the index of Spotlight in two simple ways. Let's take a look now.

### Method 1. Force Mac to Reindex Spotlight

1. Click the Apple Menu > System Preferences > Spotlight.
    ![Open Spotlight Settings](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_spotligh_settings_74798f556b.png)
2. Switch to the Privacy tab and click on the Plus button.
    ![How to Force Mac to Reindex Spotlight](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_mac_rebuild_spotlight_index_45e5408e1c.png)
3. Select the folder or disk you want to reindex and add it to the list of locations that Spotlight is prevented from searching. Or you can drag the fold or disk to the list.
4. Highlight the fold or disk you just added and click the Minus button to remove it from the list.
    ![How to Force Mac to Rebuild the Spotlight Index](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_mac_to_reindex_spotlight_9d32757c9f.png)
5. Quit System Preferences. The Spotlight will begin to reindex the contents in the folder or disk.

:note[The reindexing process may take you some time, depending on the volume of your folder or disk.]{notetype=Note}

6. Click the Spotlight icon in the menu bar, enter a word to search for, and you will find a progress bar on it that reminds you that the indexing is not complete.
    ![Index In Progress](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/spotlight_indexing_92e20c93a6.png)

### Method 2. Reindex Spotlight with Terminal

Also, you can use Terminal to rebuild the Spotlight index in quick, easy steps. 

1. Click Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
    ![Open Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_terminal_3bf5760e3d.png)
2. In the Terminal, type and run the command: ` sudo -i` .
3. Enter your administrator password and press Enter. Your Terminal changes to root.
4. Continue to run the commands: ` mdutil -Ea and mdutil -ai off  `.
5. Enter the command ` mdutil -ai ` on and press the Return. You will see a message saying that indexing is enabled..
    ![How to Reindex Spotlight with Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/reindex_spotlight_with_terminal_71c1e85eaf.png)
6. When you search using Spotlight, it will show that it is indexing.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you have 2 ways to rebuild the index of Spotlight. Next time you have issues with Spotlight or Finder search, don't forget to choose either of these ways to reindex your Spotlight.

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2 Ways to Rebuild the Index of Spotlight on macOS 

Have you encountered any of the following problems?

Spotlight doesn't show apps.
Finder search does not work.
Spotlight search doesn't work.
You cannot get the expected results from Spotlight.

Actually, you're not alone. All these problems can be solved by resetting the Spotlight Index. Keep reading this blog, and we'll walk you through how to reindex Spotlight on macOS in 2 easy ways. 

:summary[**Summary**: Want to delete some sensitive files on Mac permanently? Look no further. In this article, you will get to know how to delete files on macOS in 3 ways securely.]

How do you usually delete files on your Mac? Just move them to the Trash? This method does not delete your files completely. Your files remain on your hard drive, which not only takes up valuable [storage space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) but also puts your private files at risk. If you want your personal or sensitive files to be unrecoverable, keep reading this blog, and we will show you how to permanently delete files on Mac in 3 different ways.
Let's get started.

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:::alsoread

:a[How to Completely Uninstall Apps on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac'}

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## Remember to Empty Your Trash

Simply dragging a file to the Trash does not completely delete it. You still need to empty your Trash.

The easiest way to do this is to right-click on the Trash icon in the dock and select Empty Trash. The system will ask you to confirm if you want to delete the files in the Trash permanently. If you are sure, click the Empty Trash button.

![Empty Trash](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/empty_trash_418bc8cd60.png)

Alternatively, you can clear the Trash by using the Finder. Click on the Finder menu bar, then select Empty Trash and confirm your empty action.

![Empty Trash in Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/empty_trash_in_finder_87357d5540.png)

**Tip**: If you don't want to receive the warning message from Trash, press and hold the Option key while you click the Empty Trash button. To turn off the warning message, click the Finder menu > Preferences > Advanced and uncheck the box next to Show warning before empty the Trash.

## Delete Files with HotKeys

To get rid of a file, just go to Finder, select the file you want to delete, and then press **Command + Delete** keys on your keyboard.

The above shortcuts only help you put the files into the Trash. To remove them completely, you also need to press **Command + Option + Shift + Delete** to empty the Trash.

## Remove Files Using Terminal

Both of the methods above will empty the Trash. What if you just want to make some files unrecoverable after deleting them?

At this point, you can use Terminal to remove the files you don't need. The Terminal will delete your files without emptying the Trash, and you will not get any warning, so please be careful.

1. Click the magnifier icon in the status menu to open Spotlight.
2. Use Spotlight to search and open Terminal.
3. To delete a file, type rm and a space in Terminal, then drag the file you want to get rid of into Terminal and press Return.
   ![Delete Files on Mac with Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_files_on_mac_94a6346a0d.png)
4. To remove a folder, type sudo rm -rf and a space, drag the folder you want to shred into Terminal, and press Return.
   ![Delete Folders on Mac with Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_folders_on_mac_103bcba170.png)

Overall, it's easy to permanently delete unwanted files on your Mac. The first two methods will empty all the files in the Trash, while the last method will shred only the files you choose. Just choose the most suitable way according to your needs.

By the way, BuhoCleaner is a trustworthy [Mac cleanup software](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software) with many useful cleanup tools built in. Don't forget to try it if you want to reclaim more free storage space.

:p[FAQs]{.h2}

1. **Can I Delete Files That Are in Use on Mac?**

    Unfortunately, you can't delete files that are in use. Because these files may be vital to your system, deleting them may damage your system. If you are sure that the file you want to get rid of is not a system file or a critical file for an app, you can quit the program occupying the file through Activity Monitor first and then delete it.
2. **How Can I Delete Locked Files on Mac?** 

    You can't delete a file if it's locked. To delete it, unlock it before putting it in the Trash. Highlight the file you want to delete and select Get Info from the File menu (or use the hotkey: Command + I) to unlock the box next to it. If you are not logged in, you will be asked to enter the administrator password.
3. **How Can I Permanently Delete Files from Flash Drive on Mac?** 

    1. Open Disk Utility via Spotlight.
    2. Click on your external flash drive in the left sidebar.
    3. Click the Erase tab, name and format your drive, and click on Erase. All data and files in your flash drive will be wiped out.

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3 Proven Ways to Permanently Delete Files on macOS

How do you usually delete files on your Mac? Just move them to the Trash? This method does not delete your files completely. Your files remain on your hard drive, which not only takes up valuable storage space but also puts your private files at risk. If you want your personal or sensitive files to be unrecoverable, keep reading this blog, and we will show you how to permanently delete files on Mac in 3 different ways.
Let's get started.

Apple announced that its [second event](https://www.apple.com/apple-events/) of the year will take place on October 18 at 1 p.m. EDT/10 p.m. PT. The MacBook Pro with M1X chip and Airpods 3  are expected to unveil at the event.

According to the screenshot provided by :a[@MajinBuOfficial]{href=https://twitter.com/MajinBuOfficial rel=nofollow}, the new MacBook Pro will be equipped with the M1X chip and have 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The prototype photo shows that the new MacBook Pro is equipped with HDMI and SD card ports and has the same magnetic charging port as the old MacBook Pro.

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Rumors say that the M1X chip is expected to have a 10-core CPU and up to 32-core GPU with top graphics performance comparable to RTX 3070 series graphics cards.

In addition, the new MacBook Pro is rumored to come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. The screen will be upgraded to :a[Mini LED]{href=https://www.macrumors.com/guide/mini-led/ rel=nofollow}. Compared with the ordinary LCD screen, the Mini LED screen can bring a better color effect, which is certainly a big attraction for professionals with high color demand.

In terms of price, the 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to start at $1,499, while the 16-inch starts from about $2,300.

Do you have expectations for the new MacBook Pro? Will Mac Mini also be released at this event? Let's wait and see!

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Apple's second event of 2021 is rumored to take place later this month. The MacBook Pro with an M1X chip will be released at this event.

:summary[**Summary**: Can't uninstall Epic Games Launcher? Read this blog and learn how to remove Epic Games Launcher from Mac and PC completely.]

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:a[How to Uninstall Parallels on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-parallels-on-mac'}

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Epic Games Launcher is an excellent platform for downloading and installing games. If you are tired of it and want to uninstall it from your Mac or PC, look no further. Here in this blog, you will learn how to delete Epic Games Launcher from macOS and Windows 10 completely.
:p[What is Epic Games Launcher? Why Remove It?]{.h2}

Epic Games Launcher is one of the most popular game platforms you can download and play games. It has a great number of games on it, the most popular of which must be [Fortnite](https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/home), a massive game with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friends connected.

Epic works well on Windows, macOS, Android, Xbox, and other devices. However, you might want to remove it from your computer for several reasons. Here are some of them:

- You are determined to stop playing games.
- Your PC or Mac is running [slow](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/speed-up-mac-monterey).
- There are some errors, and you need to uninstall and reinstall it.

## Why Can't I Uninstall Epic Games Launcher?

You tried to uninstall Epic Games Launcher from Windows or macOS, but it failed. Why? The main reason is that Epic Games Launcher is still running in the background. Therefore, you'd better quit it out before you start uninstalling it. Below are the steps on how to quit Epic Games Launcher on macOS and Windows.

**On macOS**: Use Activity Monitor
1. Open Activity Monitor via Spotlight.
2. Locate Epic Games Launcher and double click on it.
3. On the new window, click the Quit button and select Force Quit.

![How to Quit Epic Games Launcher with Activity Monitor](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quit_epic_games_launcher_on_mac_785e6fa459.png)

**On Windows**: Use Task Manager
1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on your keyboard to open Task Manager.
2. Under the Process section, find Epic Games Launcher.
3. Right-click on its icon and select End Task.

Now you have killed all the background processes of Epic Games Launcher. Let's move to the uninstallation steps.

## How to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Mac

### Method 1: Uninstall Epic Games Launcher with A Few Clicks

[BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is a popular application removal tool for Mac. It offers you a fast and easy way to uninstall Epic Games Launcher on macOS. You don't need to be a Mac expert. All you need to do is install it on your Mac, and it will remove Epic Games Launcher and all files related to it in a couple of clicks. Follow the steps below:
1. [Download](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click on App Uninstall in the sidebar.
   ![How to Uninstall Apps with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_ms_with_buhocleaner_mac_981f95816b.png)
3. Click the Scan button, and you'll see the list of apps you can uninstall.
4. Find Epic Games Launcher, select the box next to it, and click the Remove button.
   ![How to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_epic_games_launcher_mac_c086a157d8.png)

### Method 2. Uninstall Epic Games Launcher Manually

If you are not satisfied with the method above, you can manually uninstall Epic Games Launcher using Finder. This method requires you to have some knowledge about Mac as you have to delete not only its applications but also its related files stored in different folders. Here're the steps:
1. Make sure you have quit out Epic Games Launcher.
2. Open Finder and click the Applications in the sidebar.
3. Find Epic Games Launcher in the Applications folder and right-click on its icon to move it to the Trash.
   ![How to Delete Epic Games Launcher Application](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_epic_games_launcher_app_mac_f11d6d52c9.png)
4. Press Shift + Command + G keys on a Finder window to open the Go to Folder window.
5. Type ~/Library in the box and click the Go button.
   ![Navigate to Library Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/navigate_to_library_folder_mac_2ea05a9a64.png)
6. Find all the associated files of Epic Games Launcher in the following folders and move them to Trash.
   - `~/Library/Application Support`
   - `~/Library/Caches`
   - `~/Library/Preferences`
   - `~/Library/Logs`
   - `~/Library/Cookies`
   ![Delete Epic Games Launcher Related Files](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_epic_games_launcher_associated_files_ff4d093e86.png)
7. Empty your Trash and restart your Mac If necessary.

## How to Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Windows 10

The process for uninstalling Epic Games Launcher from PC is almost the same. Here we just take Windows 10 as an example.
1. Quit Epic Games Launcher with Task Manager.
2. Search Control Panel in the search box next to the Start Menu.

   ![Open Control Panel on Windows 10](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_control_panel_windows10_b23b630942.png)

3. In the Control Panel window, click Programs > Programs and Features.

    ![Programs and Features on Windows 10](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/programs_and_features_windows10_034e0a9bd1.png)

4. Locate Epic Games Launcher, right-click on it, click Uninstall, and confirm your removal.

    ![Uninstall Epic Games Launcher on Windows 10](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_epic_games_launcher_windows10_854822d43b.png)

Now you know how to completely uninstall Epic Games Launcher on macOS and Windows 10. Please note that before performing the uninstallation steps, please end all processes of Epic Games Launcher to prevent uninstallation from being unsuccessful.

:p[FAQs]{.h2}

**1. What Will Happen If I Uninstall Epic Games Launcher?**

:p[Once you uninstall Epic Games Launcher, all the games and data in it will be wiped out as well. Therefore, it is a good idea to back up your downloaded games. Just in case you want to replay them in the future.]

**2. How to Uninstall Epic Games Like Fortnite?**

:p[The easiest way to uninstall Epic games is to use the Epic Games Launcher. Just launch the Epic Games Launcher and click on the Library in the sidebar, find the game you want to uninstall, click the three-dot menu below the game, click on Uninstall, and confirm your uninstallation. If you're using a Mac, you can also use a third-party app uninstaller like BuhoCleaner to remove all Epic games and all their related files without any hassle. Download it from here now.]

**3. Can I Uninstall Epic Games Launcher Without Uninstalling Fortnite?**

:p[Unfortunately, you can't. Fortnite runs through the Epic Games Launcher. Deleting the Epic Games Launcher will uninstall all the games you have installed. If you don't want to lose the data of Fortnite, make sure you have it backed up at elsewhere.]

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Epic Games Launcher is an excellent platform for downloading and installing games. If you are tired of it and want to uninstall it from your Mac or PC, look no further. Here in this blog, you will learn how to delete Epic Games Launcher from macOS and Windows 10 completely.

<summary>**Summary**: In this article, we will explain what purgeable space is, how to check it, and how to clear it in 4 ways.</summary>

On your Mac's storage bar, you may find a section marked as purgeable. It can range in size from a few gigabytes to tens of gigabytes. If you don't have much free space left, clearing the purgeable space can [free up space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) for you. Read on this blog, and you will get to know what purgeable space is, how to check it, and how to clear it out in 4 ways.

:toc

:::alsoread

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

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## What is Purgeable Space on Mac?

According to [Apple](https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/get-detailed-information-about-a-disk-dskutl1005/mac), purgeable space is space that macOS can free up by deleting files from the computer when space is needed. Apple makes it visible in macOS Sierra and later versions. Once you turn on Optimize Mac Storage feature, you might be able to see the purgeable space on your Mac. 

The files taking your purgeable space include files in your iCloud, movies and TV shows you watched, local Time Machine backups, files and documents you haven't used in a long time, cached files, and more.

## How to Check Purgeable Space on Mac?

Want to know the size of your purgeable space? Follow the steps below to check it out.

1. Click the Apple icon in the menu bar, and select About This Mac.
2. Click the Storage tab, and then wait for the system to calculate the storage usage.
3. After the calculation is done, hover your mouse over the section with white and gray stripes, and you will see that it is marked as purgeable. At the same time, you can also see the amount of space it takes up.

![How to Check Purgeable Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_purgeable_space_on_mac_5d1f61baeb.png)

## How to Clear Purgeable Space on Mac?

Usually, we do not need to clean this space manually. But if you cannot install apps because the remaining space is insufficient, you can try some ways to reduce the purgeable space. You also don't have to worry about the impact of deleting the files inside. Here are 4 ways you can try.

### Optimize Mac Storage

1. Click the Manage button on the storage bar.
2. In the storage management window, you can find four optimization recommendations: Store in iCloud, Optimize Storage, Empty Trash Automatically, and Reduce Clutter. 
    - Click the Store in iCloud and uncheck all the boxes.
    - Disable the Optimize Mac Storage: click the Apple icon > System Preferences>Apple ID > iCloud to uncheck all the possible applications and the Optimize Mac Storage button.
    - Keep Empty Trash Automatically turned on.
    - Click the Review Files button to remove large files and outdated files.
3. Restart your Mac.

![Optimize Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_storage_e81ab6af52.png)

### Disable Time Machine Backup

If you still reduce the purgeable space, you may check your Time Machine Backup. Follow the following steps to disable it from your Mac.

1. Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Time Machine.
2. Uncheck the Back up Automatically button. 
3. Quit Time Machine.

![Disable Time Machine Backup](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_time_machine_5d80b20e2a.png)

### Remove Cached Files

Rebooting your Mac will help you get rid of the purgeable space, but it will terminate all the tasks on your computer. If you don't want to restart your Mac, you can [delete cache files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-on-mac) manually using Finder. 

1. Open Finder and click the Go menu on the top of your screen, and select Library.
2. Click Caches, open it, and delete the files you don't need.
3. Empty your Trash.

![Clear Caches with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_caches_with_finder_e223944283.png)

However, there is a risk that you may delete an important file by mistake with this method. At this time, you can use a third-party tool like [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) to clean up your system cache and system logs, delete large files, and remove unnecessary duplicates in a few clicks.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

Here're the steps:

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it, select a cleaning option in the sidebar, click the scan button, and remove the files you don't need.

It's that easy!

![Clear Cache Files with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_cache_files_with_buhocleaner_16bec1e3e8.png)

### Reclaim Purgeable Space via Terminal

There is another complicated but effective method to clear purgeable space. That is to create large files on your Mac to use up your storage space, thereby forcing your macOS to free up space.

1. Open Terminal from Launchpad or Spotlight.
2. Paste the command into Terminal: `mkdir ~/largefiles`. (This will create a new folder named largefiles in your home directory.
3. Execute the command: `dd if=/dev/random of=~/largefiles/largefile bs=15m`. (This will create a file called largefile in the largefiles folder, which contains the random output from /dev/random.)

    <note notetype='Note'>Your Terminal may look frozen as the command is running.</note>

4. A few minutes later, hit Click + C in the Terminal to stop the command from Step 3.
5. Run the command: `cp ~/largefiles/largefile ~/largefiles/largefile2`.
6. Continue to run the copy command from Step 5, but remember to change the largefile2 to a different name each time. 
7. Once you see a message telling you that the disk is critically low, run the command: `rm -rf ~/largefiles/` to delete all of the largefiles from your Mac.
8. Empty your Trash.

:p[Wrap Up]{.h2}

Having read this far, you probably have a better understanding of how to delete the purgeable space. Since your macOS will automatically clear this space when you run out of storage, it is not recommended that you clean it manually unless you need to.

If you are run low on storage space, use BuhoCleaner to clean and optimize your Mac in a couple of clicks. Try it for free now.

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What is Purgeable Space on Mac? How to Clear it?

<summary>**Summary**: Looking for a way to downgrade macOS Monterey/Big Sur to Catalina, Mojave or High Sierra? Look no further. In this article, you will learn 3 ways to restore macOS to an earlier version.</summary>

It's tempting to update to a new macOS. But when you upgrade, you may regret it. Common reasons include incompatible software, too many bugs, and your [Mac running slow](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/speed-up-mac-monterey). Installing a new version of macOS is easy, but downgrading is more complicated. In this article, we'll show you how to downgrade macOS Monterey or Big Sur to an earlier Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, or Sierra in 3 Ways.

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## Back up Your Mac

First things first, you should back up your Mac. When you reinstall a macOS, all the data on your Mac will be wiped out. If you have backed up the things that are important to you, you can restore them quickly after reinstalling macOS.

## How to Downgrade to the macOS That Came with Your Mac

If you are running High Sierra or a later version of macOS and want to downgrade it to the version that shipped with your Mac when you purchased it, you can quickly do it through Mac's built-in macOS Recovery feature. You just need to make sure your Mac is connected to the network. Here're the steps:

1. Close and restart your Mac.
2. Hold down the Shift + Option + Command + R until you see the macOS Utilities.
3. On the macOS Utilities screen, select the Reinstall macOS option.
4. Click Continue and follow the instructions on the screen.
5. Select your startup disk and click Install. 
6. Your Mac will restart after the installation is complete.

![Reinstall macOS That Came with Your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/reinstall_macos_shipped_with_f26d1e02d4.png)

<note notetype='Note'>Don't forget to back up your Mac before performing the reinstallation steps.</note>

## How to Downgrade macOS Using Time Machine Backup

Another way to downgrade your macOS is to use Time Machine Backup, but only if you have already backed up your previous macOS with Time Machine. 

Here's what you need to do.

1. Start your Mac and immediately hold down Command + R to start up from the built-in macOS Recovery system.
2. Keep holding these two keys until you see the Apple logo or other image.
3. In the macOS Utilities window, select Restore from a Time Machine backup and click the Continue button.
4. Select your Time Machine backup and click on Continue.
5. After the reinstallation process is complete, restore the files you backed up.

![Downgrade macOS with Time Machine Backup](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/restore_macos_with_time_machine_backup_de8abcb3c4.png)

## How to Downgrade macOS Using a Bootable Installer

What if you don't have a Time Machine backup but still want to revert to an earlier version of macOS? Do not worry. We'll show you how to install a downgraded macOS by using a bootable installer. This method is more complicated than the two methods mentioned above. To help you understand better, we've divided the steps into 4 main parts. Let's have a look now.

### Part 1. Prepare an External Drive

You need an external drive of at least 14GB. Although macOS is about 12GB in size, you still need some extra space to store data. So please make sure that your external drive has enough space.

There might be other files in your drive. You'll need to format it.

1. Plug your hard drive into Mac.
2. Open the Disk Utility app via Spotlight.
3. Select your drive in the sidebar and click the Erase button at the top of the window.

   ![Erase External Drive](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/erase_external_drive_c3844bcf82.png)


4. Name your drive as **myVolume** and choose a format your Mac supports from the Format drop-down menu. 
    - If your Mac uses HFS+, choose Mac OS Extended (Journaled).
    - If your Mac uses APFS, choose APFS.

    <note notetype='Note'>To check which format your Mac is using, open the Terminal app and type and run the command: `diskutil info /`.</note>

5. If the Scheme is available, select GUID Partition Map.
6. Click the Erase button and then click Done.

![Format External Drive](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/format_external_drive_on_mac_446b65702f.png)

### Part 2. Download macOS Installers

If you have previously downloaded the version of macOS you are going to install, you just need to open the Apple Store and download it again.

If you want to downgrade to a version of macOS that you haven't downloaded before, you won't be able to download it in the Apple Store. At this time, you can refer to [this article](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683).
### Part 3. Create Your Bootable Installer 

Now you have prepared the external drive and macOS installer. Let's create your bootable installer.

1. Connect your formatted hard drive to your Mac.
2. Open the Terminal app.
3. Enter and run a command like below. (The command will vary depending on your version of macOS. Let's assume that the installer is located in your Applications folder and **myVolume** is the name of your external drive. If your drive has a different name, replace **"myVolume"** with the name of your external drive.)
    - **Big Sur**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Big\ Sur.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`
    - **Catalina**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Catalina.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`
    - **Mojave**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Mojave.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`
    - **High Sierra**: `sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ High\ Sierra.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia     --volume /Volumes/MyVolume`

    <note notetype='Note'>If your Mac is using macOS Sierra or earlier, don't forget to include the `–applicationpath` argument and installer path.</note>

4. Enter your password and press the Return again.
5. Follow the instructions that appear in the Terminal.
6. When you see Done in the Terminal, exit the Terminal and eject your hard drive.

![How to Create a Bootable Installer](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_create_bootable_installer_bb60d64baa.png)

### Part 4. Install macOS with Your Bootable Installer

Finally, you're ready to install your macOS.

1. Plug your hard drive into Mac. (Make sure you have an internet connection.)
2. Click the Apple icon > Restart.
3. If you're using an Intel-based Mac, hold down the Option/Alt key until you see the Startup Manager window. If you're using an M1 Mac,  hold the power button while rebooting Mac.
4. Click on your external drive to select it as your startup disk. Your Mac will start up in Recovery Mode.
5. From macOS Utilities, select Disk Utility.

    ![disk-utility-macos-recovery-mode.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disk_utility_macos_recovery_mode_2b169eb158.png)

6. Erase everything on your Mac and quit Disk Utility.
7. Select Reinstall macOS > Continue.
8. Follow the instructions to install your macOS with the bootable drive you created.

<note notetype='Note'>Macs with M1 chips do not support macOS versions earlier than macOS Big Sur.</note>

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

That's all for how to downgrade macOS to an earlier version. Do back up your Mac before downgrading your macOS. 

If you downgrade macOS because it is slow, you might as well use a cleaning tool like [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) to clean up and speed it up. Click [here](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clean-up-mac) for more Mac cleaning tips.


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It's tempting to update to a new macOS. But when you upgrade, you may regret it. Common reasons include incompatible software, too many bugs, and your Mac running slow. Installing a new version of macOS is easy, but downgrading is more complicated. In this article, we'll show you how to downgrade macOS Monterey or Big Sur to an earlier Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, or Sierra in 3 Ways.

<summary>**Summary**: In this article, you'll learn what Avast is and how to uninstall it from your Mac in two ways completely.</summary>

Undoubtedly, Avast is one of the best antivirus software. But many users want to delete it from their Mac for its low scanning speed, costly prices, or annoying pop-ups. 

If you are one of them and don't know how to remove it from your Mac thoroughly and safely, keep reading on this blog, in which we'll introduce you to two easy ways to uninstall it on your Mac.

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Also Read: [How to Completely Uninstall Apps on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac)

## What is Avast?

Avast is a world-renowned antivirus software with more than 400 million users worldwide. It comes with a free version and two paid versions. The free version has limited features and is sufficient for you if you only use it to prevent malware and ransomware. The paid versions, Avast Premium Security and Avast Ultimate, are more powerful and can protect your Mac more comprehensively. But the rich features also mean a high price.

Avast does protect your Mac from viruses, but it also frustrates you. When you try to do a deep scan of your Mac with Avast, it performs poorly. In addition, it constantly spams you about adding other services you might not want or need, which is really annoying. Want to uninstall it completely? Read on.

## How to Completely Uninstall Avast with Built-in Uninstaller

Did you know that moving Avast to the Trash will not delete it from your Mac? An easy way to completely uninstall Avast is to use its built-in Avast removal tool. Here's what you need to do:

1. Launch Avast.
2. Click the Avast Security menu and select Uninstall Avast Security.

![How to Uninstall Avast Security on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_avast_secruity_mac_274ed84025.png)

3. Click the continue button.

![Avast Security Uninstaller](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/avast_security_uninstaller_bcce4fe331.png)

4. Follow the prompts to enter the administrator user name and password and click the OK button.
5. Succeed to remove Avast from your Mac.

![Successfully Delete Avast from Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/successfuly_remove_avast_fffe78585f.png)

6. [Remove leftovers](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac) manually: open Finder, press Shift + Command + G, type in ~/Library and click the Go button. 

![How to Manually Remove Avast Leftovers](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manually_remove_leftovers_9eb8986240.png)

The remaining files are located in the following folders:

- `~/Library/Application Support/AvastHUB`
- `~/Library/Saved Application State/com.avast.av.uninstaller.savedState`
- `~/Library/Logs/AvastHUB`
- `~/Library/Containers/com.avast.Antivirus.SystemExtension`
- `~/Library/Application Scripts/com.avast.Antivirus.SystemExtension`

## How to Quickly Uninstall Avast on Mac with BuhoCleaner

Alternatively, you can get rid of Avast with [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), a free app remover for Mac. Simple and easy to use, BuhoCleaner enables you to delete any unwanted apps quickly and delete leftovers of uninstalled programs thoroughly.

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1. Launch BuhoCleaner and click the App Uninstall tab in the sidebar.

![Uninstall Apps](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_apps_8598fa46b9.png)

2. Click the Scan button, and you'll find all the programs you can remove.
3. Tick Avast and click the Remove button. (You may be asked to quit out Avast first if you're running it on Mac.)

![How to Uninstall Avast Security on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_avast_9529058223.png)

## Conclusion

That's all for how to uninstall Avast on Mac completely. Using BuhoCleaner to remove Avast is the most efficient method. Give it a try now. 

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Undoubtedly, Avast is one of the best antivirus software. But many users want to uninstall it from their Mac for its low scanning speed, costly prices, or annoying pop-ups. 

If you are one of them and don't know how to delete it from your Mac thoroughly and safely, keep reading on this blog, in which we'll introduce you to two easy ways to uninstall it on your Mac.