How to determine which storage space goes to OS X
Makradar Technologies / / December 19, 2019
Many OS X users are faced with a problem when disk space is getting smaller and smaller. Moreover, it is unclear what is clogged. This is especially significant for the Macbook Air owners with their modest size solid-state disk drives. Fortunately, there are special utilities for more information about data stored on the disk and then removing useless cargo. About them today and we'll talk.
DaisyDisk
Despite the fact that this tool is worth $ 9.95, its popularity among users continues to grow. The reason for this almost perfect balance of convenience and ease of interface combined with functionality. We have previously talked about DaisyDisk version numbered 2.1, but with the release of Mountain Lion came out and updated version DaisyDisk with Gatekeeper support.
Official site DaisyDisk
GrandPerspective
Quite convenient and intuitive tool that represents the structure of files and folders in the form of rectangles. In this case, the size of the rectangle is proportional to the file size, and the color matches the type of content. The tool is completely free and is updated regularly.
GrandPerspective on SourceForge
DiskWave
Another free tool that scans the files and folders on the disk, then the user can view the result in the form of a structured list and delete unnecessary data. Last update is fully compatible with Mountain Lion.
Official site DiskWave
WhatSize
Paid a tool that is able to visualize the structure and volume occupied by the data on the disk, display files according to certain criteria on the basis of filter systems, as well as find duplicates files. The full version will cost $ 12.99, and for information you can download a free trial version of the application.
Official site WhatSize
Mountain Tweaks
A descendant of the famous utility Lion Tweaks, which has helped thousands of users to configure the system for themselves. Besides a number of options to customize the operating system, Mountain Tweaks can disable the creation of TimeMachine backups to local disk without the need to enter commands through the terminal. The product is completely free.
Official website of Mountain Tweaks