<summary>**Summary**: In this article, you will learn how to fix the issue that Mac Trash won't empty. </summary>

The files in the Trash are not completely removed from your Mac, and they're still using your storage space. When you finally decide to empty the Trash, your Mac says that your operation couldn't be completed. 

Wondering why the problem occurs and how to fix it? Keep reading this blog, and you will find all the answers you want.

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## Why Can't I Empty the Trash on Mac?
The reason why your Mac won't empty Trash varies. The most common ones are:

* The file is in use.
* Your disk is full.
* The file is locked.
* Disk permissions are corrupted.
## How to Force Empty Trash via Terminal

It's frustrating to be unable to empty the Trash on Mac. Fortunately, there is a quick way to solve this problem: to use Terminal to force clear the Trash. But please note that this method will completely delete the files and cannot be recovered. You'd better recheck the files you want to get rid of before actually deleting them.
1. Open Terminal via Spotlight or Launchpad.
2. In the Terminal, type the command: `sudo rm` followed by a space, drag the files in the Trash to the Terminal, and press the Return key. (Replace `sudo rm` with `sudo rm -rf` if you want to delete folders.)
3. Enter in your administrator password and press Return again.
   ![Force Empty Trash with Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_empty_trash_mac_824dcdf81f.png)

Forcibly emptying the Trash with the Terminal is risky. The best way to fix the problem of Trash not emptying is to better understand the causes and fix them accordingly. Let's take a look now.

## How to Fix “Mac Trash Won't  Empty Because File in Use”
If you failed to clear Trash because some of the files inside are in use, you should quit the applications or processes using the files you want to delete. Here's what you can do:
### Restart your Mac
The most straightforward way is to restart your Mac. Restarting your Mac will close the applications occupying the files, which will help you empty the Trash.
### Use Safe Mode
If you're still unable to empty the Trash, you can use Mac Safe Mode to fix the problem. Safe Mode can fix various problems with your Mac. When you start your Mac in Safe Mode, some unnecessary programs are blocked from launching. Also, cache files and temporary files are cleaned up in Safe Mode.
**How to Boot Your Mac in Safe Mode:**
1. Shut down your Mac.
2. Start your Mac, press and hold the Shift key until you see the Login in window.
3. Log in to your Mac. (You may be asked to log in again. You can see “Safe Boot” in the upper-right corner of your login window.)

![Boot in Mac Safe Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/boot_in_safe_mode_mac_cd5fba2adb.png)

4. Right click the Trash icon in the Dock and choose Empty Trash.
5. Restart your Mac normally.

Related Article: [How to Completely Delete Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/delete-files-on-mac) 

## How to Fix “Mac Trash Won't Empty Because Disk is Full”
Every task and action on your Mac needs space to perform. If you get the message that the disk is full, all your operations on your Mac may fail. Therefore, the key to successfully cleaning the Trash is to free up disk space. 
### Clear Disk Space
Indeed, you can move some unused files to an external drive to free up space. However, if you don't have an external drive nearby, you can use the shortcut **Command + Option + Delete** to delete files bypass the Trash.

Too time-consuming? Here's a handy tool, [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), for you. As one of the best Mac cleaning and optimization software, BuhoCleaner can clean and speed up your Mac with a few clicks. What it can do for you includes system junk cleaning, Trash emptying, [app uninstallation](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac), duplicate file and large file removal, startup items management, and more. Moreover, all its deletions bypass the Trash.

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![Quickly Clean up Disk with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clean_up_disk_with_buhocleaner_15dee9f809.png)

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

### Repair Your Disk

Still can't empty the Trash even though there is free space? Then the reason may be that your disk has some issues. In this case, you can use the First Aid function in Disk Utility to run a test. However, if you want to repair disk issues, you need to restart your Mac in macOS Recovery Mode.

**Here's How to Repair a Disk:**

1. Restart your Mac.
2. Immediately press and hold the Command + R keys until the macOS Utilities window appears. 
3. In the macOS Utilities window, select Disk Utility, and then Continue. 
   ![Open Disk Utility in macOS Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/mac_recovery_disk_b7bb512a10.png)
4. Select the disk where you want to delete the files and click the First Aid tab > Run. If there is no Run button, click the Repair Disk button instead. 
   ![Repair Disk in macOS Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/repair_disk_macos_recovery_mode_7c4a1d14f1.png)
5. When all done, quit Disk Utility, restart your Mac and try to empty your Trash.

## How to Fix “Mac Trash Won't Empty Because File is Locked” 

As we mentioned earlier, a locked file may also prevent you from emptying the Trash. Follow the steps below to unlock the files you want to delete first.

1. Locate the locked file you can't delete.
2. Control-click it and choose Get Info.
3. Uncheck the Locked box.
![Unlock Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_file_mac_9ba9254f8b.png)
4. Empty your Trash.

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Hopefully, you have successfully cleaned the Trash by using the above methods. If the problem still exists, you may need to [format your disk](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208496) and reinstall your operating system or have your hard drive checked for damage.

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Can't Empty Trash on Mac? Here's How to Fix It 

The files in the Trash are not completely removed from your Mac, and they're still using your storage space. When you finally decide to empty the Trash, your Mac says that your operation couldn't be completed. 
Wondering why the problem occurs and how to fix it? Keep reading this blog, and you will find all the answers you want.

Mac Trash Won't Empty? Here's the Fix

    
<summary>**Summary**: In this article, you will learn what the System Data in Mac storage is and how to clear it in 5 ways.</summary>    

If you are using macOS Monterey, you may notice a storage section labeled System Data. This storage size can range from 50GB to over 200GB. Wondering what it is and how to clean it up? Read this guide and you'll find all the answers you want.

Let's get started.

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## What is System Data on Mac

In the latest macOS Monterey, Apple made some changes to storage categories. Gone is the System storage and Other storage in macOS Big Sur, and the new macOS storage and System Data storage appear. It's easy to understand what macOS storage is. But what exactly is System Data storage on a Mac?

![Check System Data Storage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/Screen_Shot_2021_11_24_at_6_07_27_PM_fef8b61c89.png)

Since there is no official article on System Data storage, we don't know everything it contains. But as far as we know, part of this storage includes:

* Temporary Files
* System log files
* Cache files
* Extensions and plug-ins
* Old Time Machine and iOS backups
* [App leftovers](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac)

### How to Check the System Data Storage on Mac

As we mentioned eariler, you can find the System Data storage in macOS Monterey. Here are the steps.

1. Click the Apple menu, choose About This Mac, and select the Storage tab in the new window.
2. When the calculation process is complete, you can see a dark grey section. Hover your mouse over it and you will find it is labeled System Data.
4. Click the Manage button if you want to get more detailed information about every category.


## How to Reduce the System Data Storage in macOS Monterey

Now you know how large your system data storage is. If it's too large for you, there are steps you can take to reduce it so you can have more free space to download movies and install new apps. Here are some of the ways you can try.

### Clear Cache Files on Mac

The system and applications you run on your Mac will create cache files in the Library Folder. To reclaim more space for your Mac, you can delete unneeded cache files manually.

1. Click the Go menu in the Finder and select Go to Folder.
2. Paste the following file paths into the search box and click the Return button on your keyboard.
    - ~/Library/Caches/
    - Library/Caches/
    - /System/Library/Caches/
   ![Reduce System Data Storage - Clear Cache Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_cache_mac_ead73eccde.png)
3. Move unwanted files in these cache folders to the Trash.
4. Empty your Trash.

The above way to remove cache files is a bit complicated and there is a risk of accidental file deletion. If you are a novice, you can use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) to do the job for you. It can safely remove cache files from your system, apps, and users with one click. Click the button below to have a free trial.

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

How to use BuhoCleaner to delete cache files:

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Open it and click the Scan button, and it will automatically scan the junk files on your Mac.
3. Once the scan is complete, click the View Details button, check the cache files you want to delete, and click the Remove button.

![Quickly Clear Cache Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_clear_cache_mac_e1c5fb5b7b.png)

Related Article: [How to Clear Cache on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cache-on-mac)

### Delete Log Files in System and Applications

System and application log files are also part of the System Data. To clear them, you can use the Finder.

1. Click the Go menu in Finder and choose Go to Folder.
2. Paste the following file paths in the blank box and hit the Return key on your keyboard.
   - ~/Library/Logs/
   - /Library/Logs/
   ![Reduce System Data Storage - Remove Log Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_log_files_mac_663b0478d8.png)

3. Find the log files you want to delete, select them, and press Command + Backspace.
4. Restart your Mac.

Alternatively, you can use BuhoCleaner to remove unwanted log files quickly. Download it from here. 

### Remove Time Machine Local Snapshots

Do you know that your Mac keeps a local copy of your Time Machine backups in case your external drive becomes unavailable? Your Mac will keep them until space is needed. Why wait until the storage is running out before cleaning them up? You can clean them manually by yourself.

1. Click Finder > Applications > Utilities > Terminal.

    ![Open Terminal](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_terminal_7da8cee248.png)

2. Type in: `tmutil listlocalsnapshotdates`, press the Return button on your keyboard, and you'll find a list of backups sorted by date.

    ![Find Time Machine Snapshots on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_time_machine_snapshots_on_mac_bf958d36f6.png)
    
3. To delete a backup, type this command into the Terminal: `tmutil deletelocalsnapshots "xxxxxxx"`, enter the password for the user account if asked, and press Return. (Note: "xxxxxxx" stands for the date of the backup you want to remove.)

    e.g. `tmutil deletelocalsnapshots 2021-07-19-095939`

Repeat these steps if you want to delete any or all snapshots.

<note notetype='note'>Time Machine backups can help you reinstall macOS. If you think you might need them one day, keep them on your Mac.</note>

### Clear Downloaded Files

You may have downloaded a large number of files, some of which are unidentified for the system. If you don't clear them often enough, they will keep piling up and taking up more and more of your storage space. Follow the steps below to get rid of them.

1. Open Finder and choose Download in the sidebar.
2. Sort your files by size and move those you don't need to the Trash.
3. Empty your Trash.
![Reduce System Data Storage - Clear the Download Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_download_folder_e9bd1f2a9c.png)

In the course of our Mac usage, we may accidentally download duplicate files. Deleting them one by one is time-consuming. But if you have BuhoCleaner at hand, finding and deleting them won't be a problem, and it's just a few clicks away.  Download [the free version of BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) now.

### Optimize Mac Storage

There is a built-in storage space optimization feature in macOS Sierra and later. This feature allows you to make more storage space available quickly.

1. Open the Storage Management window.
2. Follow the four recommendations to optimize your Mac storage.
3. Click on every category and remove the unneeded files in it to Trash.
4. Empty your Trash.

![Reduce System Data Storage - Optimize Mac Storage](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/optimize_mac_storage_bfa748d8d4.png)


## The Bottom Line

Hopefully, now you have a better understanding of System Data storage on your Mac and know how to reduce it when it's large.

In fact, there are more things you can do to further reduce System Data storage, such as [deleting old iOS backups](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204215), removing unwanted files in the **System** and **Library** folders, and more.

To avoid running out of storage space, use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) frequently to clean and speed up your Mac. It is one of the best Mac cleaning and optimization software, and it can save you a lot of time and effort. Don't forget to give it a try.




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What Is System Data in Mac Storage and How to Delete It

If you are using macOS Monterey, you may notice a storage section labeled System Data. This storage size can range from 50GB to over 200GB. Wondering what it is and how to clean it up? Read this guide and you'll find all the answers you want.

Mac System Data Storage Large? Here's the Fix

:summary[**Summary**: Is your macOS Monterey running slowly? Wondering how to fix it? Check out this blog, and you will find 8 proven ways to speed it up.]

macOS Monterey has more features and a better user experience than previous macOS versions. Typically, when you upgrade your Mac to the latest macOS Monterey, it will run faster. But that may not be the case. You may find that your Mac is slower than before. Don't want to [downgrade macOS Monterey](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/downgrade-macos) to Big Sur or an older version? There are some things you can do to speed up macOS Monterey.

Let's take a closer look now.

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## Why Is Your macOS Monterey Running Slow?

Before we introduce you to ways to speed up macOS Monterey, let's take a look at why your Mac is slow. As far as we know, the reasons may be:

- You are out of memory.
- Your disk is full or almost full.
- Your desktop is full of icons.
- There are too many startup programs.
- Some apps are not compatible.
- You have opened many browser tabs.

In fact, there are many other reasons why a Mac with macOS Monterey is slow. Here, we just listed some of the most common.

## 8 Ways to Speed up macOS Monterey

Now that we know what factors may cause your Mac (macOS Monterey) to slow down, the next thing we need to do is optimize it based on these possible reasons. 

### Kill Memory-Hungry Processes

Applications tend to run slowly when there are not enough memory available. Programs such as PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro and Chrome use a lot of memory. If you're running them, quit them to see if your macOS Moterey runs faster.

To check what apps are taking the most memory, you can use Activity Monitor. Here are the steps:

1. Open a Finder window, click Go menu in Finder, and select Utilities.
2. Click Activity Monitor, and it will show you all the processes on your Mac.
3. Before doing anything, go to the menu bar at the top of the screen and click View> Window Process and then return to the Activity Monitor.
4. Click the Memory tab, and you'll find which apps are using the most memory space.
5. Highlight the memory-intensive app process and click the Stop button.

![Kill Memory Hogging Process](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/kill_memory_hogging_process_dc9bd40c29.png)

### Clean up Junk Files

Typically, the macOS Monterey needs up to 60 GB of space to run normally. Insufficient storage space is a main reason why your Mac runs slowly. When you are surfing the Internet, watching streaming videos, playing games on your Mac, various caches, logs, junks, and more will be created on your Mac. Over time, these files pile up and take up a lot of your precious storage space.
![Speed up macOS Monterey - Clear Junk Files on Mac Quickly](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/flash_clean_2db09f6647.png)
To free up disk space, you can clean up your Mac storage manually or automatically. But be honest, the manual method is tedious and time-consuming. If you don't know much about Macs, we recommend you to use a third-party tool like [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) to do the job for you. BuhoCleaner is one of the best Mac cleaning utilities. It allows you to clear cache junks from the system, users, and apps in a couple of clicks. Not only that, with the [BuhoCleaner Menu](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-monitor-mac-system-stats-with-buhocleaner) tool, you can monitor your system status in the menu bar in real-time.

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

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click the Scan button.
3. A few seconds later, you will find all the junk files on your Mac. 
4. Tick the files you want to delete and click the Remove button.

![Speed up macOS Monterey - Remove Junk Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/buhocleaner_23f4c5b419_c0c69200e6.png)


### Remove Unwanted Apps

Another way to speed up macOS Monterey is to uninstall the programs you no longer use and the apps not compatible with your macOS Monterey.

The fastest way to remove unwanted apps is to use BuhoCleaner. Its bulit-in app uninstall feature helps you uninstall any unwanted apps quickly and completely.

1. [Download](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) and install the app.
2. Launch it, click on the App Uninstall tab, and click the Scan button.
3. Check the boxes next to the apps you don't need and click the Remove button.

![Speed up macOS Monterey - Remove Unwanted Apps](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_cache_junks_ab173ef2c4.png)

However, if you prefer to remove them manually, you can go to the Applications folder, locate the apps you want to uninstall, and drag them to the Trash. Please note that in this way you only remove the icons of the applications. To uninstall them completely, you still need to find their associated files in the **Library** folder. For more details, please refer to [this article](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac).

### Disable Unnecessary Startup Programs

Too many auto-start programs will make your Mac boot slowly. It's a good idea to delete or disable those unnecessary startup items.

1. Click the Apple icon in the menu bar and select System Preferences.
2. Click User & Groups > Login Items.
3. From the Login Items list, select the app you don't want to launch when you log in to your Mac and click the minus button below. 

![Disable Login Items on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disable_login_items_3d73e05e62_87f905f1ce.png)

Want to know more about how to delete startup items? Refer to the article: [How to Disable Startup Items on Your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/disable-startup-items-mac).


### Reduce Visual Effects

Minimizing the visual effects will help speed up macOS Monterey to some extent. Follow the steps below:

1. Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Dock & Menu Bar.
2. Untick the following boxes: Animate opening applications and Automatically hide and show the Dock.
3. Click on Minimize windows using and change Genie effect to Scale effect.

![Speed up macOS Monterey - Reduce Visual Effects](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/reduce_visual_effects_7f76de4ab6.png)

### Remove Browser Extensions/Add-ons

Browser extensions can make our experience on Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and other browsers more personalized and convenient. However, they can also reduce the performance of the browser. So it's necessary to delete unneeded add-ons from time to time. Here's how to remove extensions from Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

**Safari**

1. Launch Safari browser.
2. Click Safari in the menu bar, select Preferences, and click on the Extensions tab.
3. To turn off an extension, deselect its checkbox.
4. To remove an extension, select the extension, and click the Uninstall button. 

![Speed up macOS Monterey - Remove Safari Extensions](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_safari_extensions_43c9d86090.png)

**Chrome**

1. Launch Google Chrome browser.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of your browser window.
3. Hover your mouse over More Tools and click Extensions. You'll see all the extensions added to your Chrome.
4. To disable an extension, click its blue slider.
5. To uninstall an extension, click the Remove button on it and confirm your removal.

![Speed up macOS Monterey - Delete Chrome Extensions](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_chrome_extensions_5c306d16eb.png)

**Firefox**

1. Launch the Firefox browser.
2. Right-click on the add-on you want to delete and select Remove Extension. 
3. Confirm the window pop out and click the Remove button.

![Speed up macOS Monterey - Remove Firefox Add-ons](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_firefox_extensions_11eebe22bd.png)

### Reduce Desktop Clutter

Every icon on your Mac desktop is an active window, which means they take up your Mac's memory. So if you want your Mac to run smoothly, then you'd better not put too many files on your desktop.

### Restart Mac Regularly

Although Mac's hardware and operating system are designed to work for long periods without rebooting, the longer you run them, the more fragmented your computer's memory becomes and the more problems can occur. Rebooting Mac regularly solves these problems and allows the operating system to upgrade the software automatically.


## Conclusion

Hopefully, your macOS Monterey is working fine after trying the above methods. If it is still slow, don't hesitate to try these methods, such as closing unused browser tabs, [reindexing Spotlight](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/rebuild-spotlight-index), resetting PRAM and SMC, increasing memory, upgrading Mac hardware, etc. 

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macOS Monterey Slow? Try the 8 Tips

macOS Monterey has more features and a better user experience than previous macOS versions. Usually, when you upgrade macOS to Monterey, your Mac will run faster. But that may not be the case. You may find that your macOS Monterey is slower than before. Don't want to downgrade macOS Monterey to Big Sur or an older version? There are some things you can do to speed it up.

In this article, we will introduce you to 8 ways to speed up macOS Monterrey.

macOS Monterey Slow? Try These 8 Tips Now

<summary>**Summary**: From this blog post, you'll get to know five of the best free duplicate file finders for Mac.</summary>

Duplicate files can take up a lot of our valuable [storage space](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-check-storage-on-mac). When we are running out of space, removing these duplicates may be a must-do. Although we can search and clean them manually, the process is tedious and time-consuming. Thanks to a duplicate file finder, we can easily find and delete all duplicate photos, songs, folders, documents, and other files on Mac. So, which duplicate file finders are worth a try?

In this article, we have compiled 5 of the best free duplicate file finders for Mac for you. Let's take a look at them together.

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## 1. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/)

At the top of our list is BuhoCleaner, a free and easy-to-use duplicate file finder. It helps you quickly find and delete duplicate photos, songs, documents, archives, and other files on your Mac. The finder supports multiple languages, such as English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, German, etc.

![Best Free Duplicate File Finders for Mac 2021 - Buhocleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/buhocleaner_a7d9847b47.png)

You can scan any folder on your Mac. Once the scan is complete, you can see the results have been divided into various categories, such as folders, music, videos, images, documents, archives, and more. To make it easier for you to remove duplicates, BuhoCleaner has a built-in smart selection tool that allows you to select and remove duplicate files in seconds. All you need to do is tick the Smart Select option in the Select Duplicates menu. Moreover, BuhoCleaner supports file preview, so you can easily decide which file to keep.

**Pros**:

- Free and super easy to use.
- Fast scanning speed.
- Can find duplicates in all folders.
- Supports smart selection of all duplicates.
- Quickly preview duplicate files.
- Supports scanning multiple folders at the same time.
- Comes with more cleanup features.

**Cons**:

- The Smart Delete feature avaible to paid users only.

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

## 2. Disk Drill

Disk Drill is initially designed to be a Mac data recovery software for macOS X, but it also has free tools like duplicate file finder.

With its duplicate file finding feature, you can easily find and delete duplicate files on internal and external drives.

![Best Free Duplicate File Finders for Mac 2021 - Disk Drill](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/disk_drill_5f71d62fa6.png)

**Pros**:

- Free to use.
- Allows you to scan multiple folders at once.
- Quickly locate the duplicate files.

**Cons**:

- Slow scanning speed.
- Uneasy to preview duplicates.

## 3. dupeGuru

dupeGuru is another handy duplicate file finder. What makes it special is that it's totally free to use and open-source. No matter what operating systems you're using, as long as you have it installed, you'll be able to find duplicates by filename, content, tags, and folders. However, the tool can't handle the duplicates in Photo Library.

![Best Free Duplicate File Finders for Mac 2021 - dupeGuru](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/dupeguru_d3f1687d81.png)

**Pros**:

- Free and open-source.
- Can filter the scan results.
- Allows you to ignore the scan results.

**Cons**:

- Double-click to preview duplicate files.
- Not accurate enough.

## 4. Easy Duplicate Finder

Easy Duplicate Finder can help you efficiently find duplicate files on internal and external drives, delete them, and free up storage space. It provides you with simple and advanced modes to find duplicate files. After the scanning process is complete, you can choose to delete duplicate files with one click automatically. But if you are worried about deleting some duplicate files by mistake, you can also manually view the duplicate files and decide which files to delete.

![Best Free Duplicate File Finders for Mac 2021 - Easy Duplicate Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/easy_duplicate_finder_3eca12840f.png)

**Pros**:

- User-friendly interface.
- Supports auto removal.
- Supports two models to look for duplicates.

**Cons**:

- You can only remove up to 10 duplicate files for free.

## 5. Duplicate Files Fixer

The last one is Duplicate File Fixer. It has a wide range of tools that allow you to easily detect all exact or similar duplicate files on your Mac and external storage. The best part of this program is that if you find that you have deleted a file by mistake, you can easily recover it.

![Best Free Duplicate File Finders for Mac 2021 - Duplicate Files Fixer](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/duplicate_files_fixer_fd8a3f21bc.png)

**Pros**:

- Supports scanning internal & external storage.
- Automatically marks scanned duplicates.
- Recover deleted duplicates.

**Cons**:

- Limited features with the free version.

## Conclusion

All these free duplicate file finders can help you find and delete unwanted duplicate files on Mac easily. But they all have their advantages and disadvantages, so just choose according to your needs.

In terms of ease of use and accuracy, we recommend you to use BuhoCleaner, which also comes with additional cleanup features that will enable you to [free up disk space](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-free-up-disk-space-on-your-mac) to a great extent. Try it for free now.

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Duplicate files can take up a lot of our valuable storage space. When we are running out of space, removing these duplicates may be a must-do. Although we can search and clean them manually, the process is tedious and time-consuming. Thanks to a duplicate file finder, we can easily find and delete all duplicate photos, songs, folders, documents, and other files on Mac. So, which duplicate file finders are worth a try?

In this article, we have compiled 5 of the best free duplicate file finders for Mac for you. Let's take a look at them together.

Top 5 Best Free Duplicate File Finders for Mac in 2022

<summary>**Summary**: If you are looking for a way to uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security from your Mac completely, then you have come to the right place. Here in this post, you will find 3 best ways. </summary>

Kaspersky Internet Security is one of the best antivirus software for Mac. But if you don't like it or have found a better alternative and want to remove it from your Mac, keep reading this blog, and we will show you how to get rid of it properly in 3 ways.

Let's get started.

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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 Kaspersky and Why Remove It

Kaspersky is a widely-used security suite. It can prevent your Mac from getting infected with malware, adware and viruses.

A lot of reasons might make you want to uninstall it from your Mac. Here are some of the most common ones.
- You find a better alternative.
- It consumes a lot of system resources.
- It conflicts with other applications or software.

Whatever your reason is, if you want to get rid of it completely, you can use one of the following 3 ways.

## How to Remove Kaspersky on Mac Through Its Menu

Kaspersky Internet Security has a built-in uninstall feature that allows you to remove it through its menu. 

1. Quit Kaspersky Internet Security first. Otherwise, you may not be able to uninstall it.
2. Click Help in the Kaspersky Internet Security menu and choose Support.
3. In the new pop-up window, click on the Uninstall button.
   ![Uninstall Kaspersky Through Its Menu](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_kaspersky_from_menu_349b3f86d8.png)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.

By performing the above steps, you should have completely removed Kaspersky Internet Security. But the truth is that Kaspersky still leaves files on your Mac, taking up your space for nothing. As far as we know, its related files are mainly stored in the Library folder, and you can use Finder to find them out and delete them manually.

5. Open Finder and press Shift + Command + G to open the Go to Folder window.
6. Paste the following paths accordingly and press Enter.
- ~/Library/Application Scripts
- ~/Library/Caches
- ~/Library/Saved Application State
- ~/Library/Group Containers
- ~/private/var/folders/I8
- ~/private/tmp
- /Library/Launch Daemons

7. Find the Kaspersky-related files and move them to the Trash.
8. Once you have moved all Kaspersky-related files to the Trash, empty the Trash and restart your Mac.

## How to Uninstall Kaspersky on Mac with Its Native Uninstaller

Kaspersky also provides you with a native uninstaller to get rid of it completely. Here's what you need to do.

1. Download the native uninstaller from [here](https://media.kaspersky.com/utilities/ConsumerUtilities/kismac21.1.0.150uninstaller.zip?_ga=2.259369226.1444802012.1641966266-1224767525.1639390813).  
2. Open the dmg file named kismac21.1.0.150uninstaller.
   ![Kaspersky Uninstaller - Double Click Trash Icon](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/double_click_trash_icon_154755e318.png)
3. Double click the trash icon in it and the uninstallation process will start.
   ![Kaspersky Uninstaller - Start Uninstallation Process](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/start_uninstalling_kaspersky_57aa9d280f.png)
4. When the uninstallation is complete, click the Quit button. 
   ![Kaspersky Uninstaller - Quit Uninstallation Process](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quit_uninstallation_process_d0db0fb52b.png)
5. Repeat steps 5-8 in the above method to remove all associated files of Kaspersky.

## How to Uninstall Kaspersky on Mac with BuhoCleaner 

As you can see, the above approach is a bit complicated for new Mac users. In this case, you can use a third-party uninstaller to remove Kaspersky completely. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is the tool you can try. It is one of the [best app uninstallers](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-app-uninstallers-for-mac) for macOS. Not only can you use it to remove Kaspersky with one click, but you can also use it to find and remove the leftover files of uninstalled apps.

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

Here are the steps.

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click on Application Uninstall > Scan.
   ![Uninstall Apps with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_app_with_buhocleaner_779cb23177.png)
3. Locate Kaspersky, check the box next to it, and click the Remove button.
   ![Completely Uninstall Kaspersky with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_kaspersky_with_buhocleaner_9d4e41290e.png)

If you have manually dragged Kaspersky to the Trash before, you can switch to Leftovers to detect and delete its [residual files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac). 

:p[Wrapping Up]{.h2}

That's all for how to uninstall Kaspersky on Mac completely. Hopefully, by using one of these 3 ways, you have successfully deleted Kaspersky from your Mac.

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3 Ways to Completely Uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security from Mac

Kaspersky Internet Security is one of the best antivirus software for Mac. But if you don't like it or have found a better alternative and want to remove it from your Mac, keep reading this blog, and we will show you how to get rid of it properly in 3 ways.

Let's get started

3 Ways to Completely Uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security for Mac 

<summary>**Summary**: Duplicate photos cluttering up your precious Mac storage space? We will show you how to easily find and delete them from your Mac. </summary>

In many cases, duplicate photos will be created, such as importing photos from mobile phones and cameras, accidentally copying a picture, saving the same image multiple times, etc. These useless duplicate photos will clutter your Mac and take up your precious [storage space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac). Deleting them is necessary for you, especially when you run out of storage space.

This article will show you the ways to find and delete duplicate photos on your Mac. Let's take a look now.

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:a[Top 7 Best Free and Paid Mac Cleaners for macOS in 2022]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software'}

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## How to Manually Find and Remove Duplicates in the Photos App 

The Photos App will automatically detect duplicate photos when you import pictures into it. But if the photos are already in your Photo Library, you can manually delete them using the Photos App.

1. Open the Photo App.
2. From the File menu, select New Smart Album.
3. In the new window, name your Smart Album and set filter criteria.
4. Select the photos you want to remove, right-click one of them, and then click Delete.
5. Confirm your deletion and click the Delete button.
6. In the app's sidebar, click Recently Deleted > Delete All.

![Find Duplicate Photos in the Photos App](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_duplicate_photos_in_photos_app_678aec790a.png)

## How to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac Using Finder

Finder comes with the feature of finding duplicate photos on your Mac. All you need is the New Smart Folder.
Here are the steps:
1. Open Finder and click File > New Smart Folder.
   ![Open New Smart Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_new_smart_folder_f5e8356887.png)
2. Click the + button below the search box.
   ![New Smart Folder Window](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/new_smart_folder_8e47bf38af.png)
3. Select Kind in the 1st drop-down menu and Image in the 2nd drop-down menu.
   ![Find Duplicate Photos on Mac Using Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_duplicate_photos_mac_with_finder_4f3386e768.png)
4. Sort the files in the list by name. Duplicate photos usually have the same name, and they should be next to each other.
5. Select the files you want to get rid of and move them to the Trash.
6. Empty your Trash.

## How to Find Duplicate Photos on Mac Using BuhoCleaner

As you can see, manually finding and deleting duplicate photos on Mac is time-taking. But a third-party duplicate photo finder can save you a lot of time and effort. 

Among the vast number of duplicate photo finders, [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is what you should try first. It allows you to find duplicate photos in the Photos App and every folder of your Mac. Not only that, it also detects duplicate folders, songs, documents, videos, and more. It only takes you a couple of clicks. Removing duplicates has never been easier.

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

Here's how to use BuhoCleaner to find and remove duplicate photos on your Mac.

1. Download BuhoCleaner and launch it.
2. Choose Duplicates and click the + button to choose a folder you want to scan. 
   ![Find Duplicate Photos on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_duplicate_photos_with_buhocleaner_f5b9b67e82.png)
3. After the scanning process is complete, you can find all the duplicate files on your Mac.
4. Click the Image tab to find the list of duplicate photos.
   ![Duplicate Photos List](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/duplicate_photos_list_96a4b06a5c.png)
5. From the Select Duplicates menu, choose Smart Select to select all duplicate photos with one click and click the Remove button. 
   ![Smart Select All Duplicates with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/smart_select_duplicate_photos_f650d16ce7.png)

BuhoCleaner is more than just finding and deleting duplicates. As the name suggests, it can also help you delete junk files from the system, apps, and users, uninstall unwanted apps, detect large files, and more. [Try](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) it for free for 7 days now.

### Other Duplicate Photo Finders You Can Try

If, for any reason, the BuhoCleaner cannot meet your needs, you can try other duplicate photo finders for macOS. Here we have compiled some of the best ones for you. You can choose the one that suits you most.

#### 1. Duplicate Photos Finder

This free tool makes it easy to find and delete duplicate photos on your Mac. All you need to do is select a folder to scan, auto mark the duplicates found, and click the Trash Marked button. 
However, this tool only allows you to detect duplicate and similar photos. If you also want to detect other duplicate files on your Mac, it may not be your ideal choice.

![Duplicate Photos Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/duplciate_photos_finder_3120772bb3.png)

**Pros:**

- Free and easy to use.
- Finds duplicates and similar photos.
- Scans the Photos Library and other photo folders on your Mac.
- Can auto mark duplicates.

**Cons:**

- Can't detect duplicate movies, audio, and more.

#### 2. Duplicate File Finder Remover

Developed by Nektony LLC, Duplicate File Finder Remover is a tool that detects duplicate files on every corner of your Mac, such as photos, movies, audios, folders and more. What makes it unique is that you can have a great overview of the duplicate files on your Mac.

![Duplicate File Finder Remover](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/duplicate_file_finder_remover_a8920c5b68.png)

**Pros:**

- Detects duplicate photos, audios, folders, etc.
- Finds similar photos and folders.
- Overview of the duplicates on your Mac.

**Cons:**

- Limited features with the free version.
- Too many pop-ups.

#### 3. Gemini 2

Gemini 2 is one of the [best duplicate file finders](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-duplicate-file-finder) for Mac. It detects exact and similar photos in Mac internal and external drives. Besides, it has a Smart Cleanup feature that enables you to delete all duplicates and similars quickly.

![Gemini 2](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/gemini_2_9e4a5481da.png)

**Pros:**

- Detect duplicate and similar files.
- Can scan external drives.
- Restore deleted duplicates.

**Cons:**

- Limited features with the free version.

#### 4. Cisdem Duplicate Finder

Cisdem Duplicate Finder is another handy duplicate photo finder. You can use it to find duplicate and similar photos. It has 3 preview modes, allowing you to decide which file version you want to keep quickly.

One drawback of the tool is that you must upgrade to the paid version to use its delete feature.

![Cisdem Duplicate Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/cisdem_duplicate_finder_cf2408edb1.png)

**Pros:**

- Supports external hard drives and network volumes.
- Looks for duplicates and similars.
- 3 preview modes are available.

**Cons:**

- Pay to unlock the delete feature.
- Slow scanning speed.

## Conclusion

Now you have learned how to find and delete duplicate photos on your Mac. The manual way is time-consuming. We recommend that you use third-party tools to do the job for you. BuhoCleaner is your ideal choice. In case you don't like BuhoCleaner, we have also collected 4 best duplicate photo finders for you. All they have their pros and cons. The one that suits you is the best.

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Best Ways to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac 

In many cases, duplicate photos will be created, such as importing photos from mobile phones and cameras, accidentally copying a picture, saving the same image multiple times, etc. These useless duplicate photos will clutter your Mac and take up your precious storage space. Deleting them is necessary for you, especially when you run out of storage space.

This article will show you the ways to find and delete duplicate photos on your Mac. Let's take a look now.

How to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac

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

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

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## Back up Your Mac

First things first, you should [back up your Mac](https://support.apple.com/mac-backup). 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.

![Downgrade Monterey: 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 Monterey: Revert 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.

   ![Downgrade Monterey: 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.

![Downgrade Monterey: 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.

![Downgrade Monterey: 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.
    ![Downgrade Monterey: Disk Utility macOS Recovery Mode](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>

### Bonus Tip: What to Do When Mac Runs Slowly After Update

Sometimes, you may find that your Mac runs slower than before after an update. If you don't want to perform the complicated steps of downgrading macOS, you can use BuhoCleaner to clean and optimize your Mac. BuhoCleaner is one of the best Mac cleaning and optimization software. It has many useful features that allow you to free up gigabytes of space in just a few clicks.

1. Download [the free version of BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download).
2. Install and launch it.
3. Scan and delete unneeded files.

![Clean and Speed up Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clean_mac_with_buhocleaner_aafaf9c804.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

That's all for how to downgrade macOS Monterey 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 to an earlier Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, or Sierra in 3 ways.

<summary>**Summary**: Wondering why your Mac other storage is huge? This post will introduce you to what the Other storage on Mac is and how to delete it to free up more space for you.</summary> 

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](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-free-up-disk-space-on-your-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?

Keep reading, and you will find the answers you want.

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

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## What is 'Other' in Mac Storage

System files and files that the system cannot recognize will be labeled as "Other." Here are some things that may be included in other storage.

- macOS system and temporary files.
- PDF, .psd, .doc and other files.
- Cache files, such as user cache, browser cache, and system cache.
- Installer packages, such as .dmg and .pkg files.
- Browser plugins and App extensions.
- All other content that does not fall into the main macOS category.

### How to Check the Other Storage on Mac

Apple has made some changes to the storage category in a recent update to macOS Monterey. On the new operating system, there is no more Other storage. However, if you're using macOS Big Sur or an earlier version,  the Other storage is still there. You can check it by following these steps.

1. Click the Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage.
2. After the storage calculation is complete, you will see that your storage space is 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_40b7f3120b.png)
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.
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<note notetype='Note'>If you don't have a Manage storage button on your Mac. then you can go to Terminal and run the command: `open -a "Storage Management.app"` to open the storage management window.</note>

### Can I Delete the Mac Other Storage

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 your macOS will have 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 be. In addition, it is strongly recommended that you make a full backup of your system before deleting anything to avoid disaster.

## How to Delete 'Other' Storage on Mac

As you can see, the Other storage is not accessible. We don’t know exactly what it contains, which means we can’t 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.

### Delete Cache Files

Cached files are temporary files that 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 you are running low on storage space, clearing them will help you free up some space.

There are two ways to delete cached files on Mac. One is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), the best Mac cleaner for macOS Monterey and M1 Macs, and the other is to use Finder.

**How to Quickly Delete Cache Files with BuhoCleaner**

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

1. Download and install BuhoCleaner on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click the Scan button.

![Flash Clean Your Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/flash_clean_mac_2715ae19d3.png)

3. A few seconds later, you'll be able to clear caches from browsers, systems, and applications in one click.

![Delete Cache Junks Automatically](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_cache_junks_9640c72ad6.png)

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

**How to Manually Remove Cache Files with Finder **

1. From 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 and ~/Library/Logs.

![Delete Cache Files Manually](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_cache_files_manually_0465227077.png)

<note notetype='note'>It is strongly recommended that you back up the cache files first and then clean 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.

![Find Other Documents](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_other_documents_0ff6a5794f.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 and Delete Documents](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_and_delete_documents_e9a702eb18.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 and Delete Large Files Manually](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_and_delete_large_files_manually_3f6c619476.png)

<note notetype='note'>If you just want to check the files larger than 50MB, you can also give BuhoCleaner a try. Click [here](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) to download</note>

### Delete Downloaded Files

Do you clean up your Download folder often? In our daily use of Mac, we download a lot of files, which may be useful at the time and then never used again. If you don't clean them up often, they will pile up and take up your storage space for nothing. Follow the steps below to delete the files you don't need.

1. Click Finder in the Dock.
2. Select Downloads in the sidebar of Finder.
3. Sort files by size, time, or any attribute you like, then delete unnecessary files.

![Remove Unneeded Downloads](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_unneeded_downloads_c9cfbe2b6d.png)

### Remove 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 its related files.

1. Open Finder and press Command + Shift + G.
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.

![Delete App Logs](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_app_logs_13c3ab42ef.png)

### Delete App Plugins and Extensions

Popular applications, such as Safari and Chrome, offer plugins or extensions to help you have a better experience. However, these extensions and plugins can take up storage space and can also make your app heavy. It's a better idea to remove the ones you don't use.

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

**Safari:**

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

**Chrome:**

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

**Firefox:**

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

## Conclusion

Now you have learned a lot about how to delete the Other storage to reclaim more space for Mac. All in all, if you don't want 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. Have a try now. It's free.

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What Is 'Other' on Mac Storage and 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](https://www.drbuho.com/mac-cleaner/how-to-free-up-disk-space-on-your-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?

What Is 'Other' Storage on macOS Big Sur & How to Delete It

<summary>Summary: From this blog post, you will get to know 5 of the best free app uninstallers for macOS. </summary>

Dragging an app to the Trash won't uninstall it completely. You also need to use the Finder to find and delete all its associated files. Just as you think, the process is time-consuming and tedious, and you may not find all the app-related files. Fortunately, third-party app uninstallers can save your time and effort. 

Wondering what are the best free app uninstallers for Mac? Read on this blog, and we have collected 5 of the best ones for you. All you need to do is choose the one that suits you best.

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## 5 Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac


### 1. AppCleaner

AppCleaner is a very simple and easy-to-use app uninstaller for Mac. Its interface is simple and straightforward. To [remove an app](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac), you just need to drag it into AppCleaner and click the Remove button. You can also switch to its list mode to quickly find and delete unwanted apps, widgets, and plugins.

What AppCleaner attracts me the most is its SmartDelete feature. Once you turn the feature on in Preferences, AppCleaner automatically detects and deletes files when you drag an app to the Trash, without even launching it.

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - AppCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/appcleaner_c1af38af5a.png)

**Pros:**
- Totally free to use.
- Friendly to all users.
- Smart Delete feature.

**Cons:**
- Limited features.

### 2. [BuhoCleaner](/buhocleaner/download)

BuhoCleaner is also a very easy-to-use app removal tool. It allows you to completely delete multiple apps with one click. You can also use it to scan and delete the leftover files of uninstalled apps, helping you to free up more disk space.

BuhoCleaner is more than an app uninstaller. It is also a junk file cleaner, a large file and [duplicate file finder](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-free-duplicate-file-finder), a startup program manager, and more.

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/buhocleaner_74fca655a0.png)

If you are looking for a tool that combines app uninstallation and junk file cleaning, BuhoCleaner is the right choice for you. 

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

**Pros:**
- Simple and intuitive interface.
- Remove one or more apps with a click.
- Completely delete the residual files of uninstalled apps.
- Has more cleaning features.

**Cons:**
- Try it for free for 7 days.

### 3. AppCleaner & Uninstaller

As the name suggests, AppCleaner & Uninstaller is an app cleaning and uninstallation tool. It can help you to completely remove applications, extensions and [remaining files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac), as well as manage login items and default apps.

It comes with a free version and paid version. After the 7-day free evaluation period, you need to pay $19.99 to upgrade to its paid version to continue to use its full features. Otherwise, it is just a scanner that helps you locate files associated with apps.

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - AppCleaner & Uninstaller](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/appcleaner_and_uninstaller_595b99fb30.png)

**Pros:**
- Ease of use.
- Delete apps, extensions, remaining files, and more.

**Cons:**
- Free 7-day trial.
- A bit expensive. 

### 4. AppDelete

AppDelete is another straightforward app remover. It can remove unneeded apps, widgets, preference panes, plugins, and screensavers and their related files. The best part of the tool is that you can preview the related files of an app before uninstalling it to avoid accidental deletion. What's more, it has an ignore list, which can prevent you from deleting some essential or important apps by mistake. 

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - AppDelete](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/appdelete_73d76b7d19.png)

**Pros:**
- Simple and intuitive interface.
- Thoroughly delete apps, plugins, preference panes, widgets, etc.
- Easily preview app-related files. 

**Cons:**
- 5 detection deletion.

### 5. AppZapper

AppZapper looks the same as AppCleaner and AppDelete. It does a great job of uninstalling apps on Mac. All you need to do is drag and drop an app, and AppZapper will automatically detect all files related to the app. In addition, it has a Hit List that allows you to easily view all installed apps on your Mac, and you can search, scroll, and filter them. By clicking the icon of an app, you can easily preview all its related files.

![Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac - AppZapper](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/appzapper_f232dbf869.png)

**Pros:**
- Drag-and-drop apps to uninstall.
- Preview app-related files.

**Cons:**
- Supports English only.
- Delete 5 apps for free.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you have 5 best free app uninstallers to get rid of unwanted apps on your Mac. As you can see, all these tools have pros and cons. As for which one is best for you, it depends on your needs.

If you are just looking for a free app uninstaller for Mac, AppCleaner is ideal for you. However, if you prefer a tool with junk cleaning and app uninstallation features, BuhoCleaner can be your first choice.



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5 Best Free App Uninstallers for Mac


Dragging an app to the Trash won't uninstall it completely. You also need to use the Finder to find and delete all its associated files. Just as you think, the process is time-consuming and tedious, and you may not find all the app-related files. Fortunately, third-party app uninstallers can save your time and effort. Wondering what are the best free app uninstallers for Mac? Read on this blog, and we have collected 5 of the best ones for you. All you need to do is choose the one that suits you best.