How do I manage storage on my MacBook Pro Retina?

Optimize storage space

  1. From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac.
  2. Click Storage.
  3. Click the Manage button to open the storage management window:
  4. To begin optimizing storage space, choose from features such as Store in iCloud,* Optimize Storage, and Reduce Clutter.

Can you add storage on MacBook Pro?

You can use external storage methods to add storage to your MacBook Pro. The most common way to do this is by using an external hard drive. These drives connect directly to your Mac using a docking station or USB-C hub and will give you as much extra storage as you want or need.

How do I increase storage on my MacBook Pro?

4 Ways to Add More Storage Space to MacBooks

  1. Upgrade Mac storage with SSD. SSD stands for solid-state drive.
  2. Use external storage to add memory to your Mac.
  3. Buy more storage via iCloud.
  4. Clean up your Mac to get more disk space.

Can you use external hard drive with MacBook Pro?

Usually, when you want to connect an external hard drive to your computer, you just plug it in and that’s it. However, if you are using a Macbook Pro or any Mac computer, the hard drive must be formatted with a file system your Mac can support. Formatting the drive will erase all of the data on it.

How do I update my Mac if I don’t have enough space?

However, if you don’t have any large files that need deleting, go ahead and use the tips below.

  1. Optimize your storage disk.
  2. Clean out system junk.
  3. Delete iPhone and iPad backups.
  4. Uninstall unused apps.
  5. Clean up the Downloads folder.
  6. Store on iCloud.
  7. Upgrade from external drive.
  8. Use a third-party cleaner.

How do I upgrade my MacBook Pro to SSD?

Remove the hard drive from your MacBook Air

  1. Unscrew the bottom panel.
  2. Remove the battery if it’s covering the hard drive.
  3. Disconnect all cables from the hard drive that was originally installed.
  4. Remove the hard drive.
  5. Remove the parts you need to transfer to the SSD: the bracket, shock absorber, and connector.

Is 256GB MacBook Pro enough?

Is 256GB Enough for a MacBook? If you’re buying any model of MacBook (whether it’s a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro) and plan to use it as your main machine, you should buy a model with more than 256GB of storage. Even if you only double the internal storage to 512GB, you’ll thank yourself in a few years.

Do Macs need special external hard drives?

In general, you don’t need special Mac-only hardware stuff anymore. Hard drives, RAM, peripherals, etc. are all fairly generally universally compatible; even the stuff that’s generally seen as “Mac” (i.e., FireWire and now Thunderbolt) is Windows- and Linux-compatible and will generally work fine.