Why does my Mac Storage Keep Changing?

Why does my Mac Storage Keep Going Up?

It's probably Filevault—Apple's encryption system. Encrypting data on your computer uses additional storage, and it can go down rapidly in minutes, as you experienced. This is because each and every system file, cache, log, etc. is encrypted, essentially doubling the amount of used space.

Why do I Keep Losing Storage on my Mac?

Why you are losing disk space on a Mac
Often, its not clear for the users where the disk space goes. In fact, there are system support files, utilities service files and other special hidden files in the Library folders. Each Mac user has tons of hidden files that are taking up significant disk space.

Why is my Mac Storage Suddenly Full?

Delete app cache
At the same time, app caches are files, which means they generate tons of system junk. When there are too many stored on Mac, they can cause the “ startup disk almost full” problem. This is why we recommend clearing cache regularly. Access cache folders and delete the files.

Why does my Storage Keep Going up when I Delete Things Macbook Air?

When you are using your computer, Macs create temporary cache files created over time to optimise the performance of your system. However, if these files are left on your drive for extended periods of time, they can actually slow down your machine and take up more storage.