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Old Mac Gang - 8-13-25 - Finding and Removing Digital Clutter

The Old Mac Gang discusses how they organize their clutter and saving files for backup. RESOURCES Quick safety check • Make a backup with Time Machine before cleaning (https://support.apple.com/en-us/104984). • Open your storage map: System Settings → General → Storage (overview & tips: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102624  and https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-h... ). 10 simple decluttering wins (built-in tools) • Turn on Desktop Stacks: right-click desktop → “Use Stacks” (https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-h.... • Empty Trash and consider auto-empty after 30 days (https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-h.... • Sweep Downloads; delete old installers (.dmg/.pkg) (general guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102624). • Merge duplicate photos: Photos → Utilities → Duplicates (https://support.apple.com/guide/photo.... • Mail attachments: Message → Remove Attachments; see guides (https://support.apple.com/guide/mail/... and https://support.apple.com/guide/mail/... • Messages attachments: open a conversation → Info → review & delete; or set “Keep Messages” to 30 Days/1 Year (https://support.apple.com/guide/messa... and https://support.apple.com/guide/messa... ). • Old iPhone/iPad backups: Finder → your device → “Manage Backups…” (on-Mac steps, no link needed). • Find large files fast: Storage → Documents → Large Files (overview: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102624). • Review Login Items: System Settings → General → Login Items & Extensions (general cleanup tips: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102624). • Consider “Optimize Storage” recommendations (https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-h... ). Optional tools (visual maps & duplicates) • DaisyDisk (visual space map; very friendly): https://daisydiskapp.com/ • GrandPerspective (free): https://grandperspectiv.sourceforge.net/ • OmniDiskSweeper (free): https://www.omnigroup.com/more • Gemini 2 (duplicate finder): https://macpaw.com/gemini • dupeGuru (free duplicate finder): https://dupeguru.voltaicideas.net/  • Hyperspace: https://hypercritical.co/hyperspace/  • Clean My MacX: https://cleanmymac.com Also available through SetApp and the Mac App Store • Easy habits • Keep Stacks on (https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-h.... • Once a month, review Storage → Large Files & Downloads (https://support.apple.com/en-us/102624). • Turn on auto-empty Trash and revisit Messages retention if storage gets tight (https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-h... and https://support.apple.com/guide/messa... ). Hazel https://www.noodlesoft.com  Safari Extension: Tabs to Links https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tabs-to... Hookmark https://hookproductivity.com  SuperDuper! https://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDup... Carbon Copy Cloner https://bombich.com/  Email: ThePodtalkNetwork@Gmail.com   Website: https://www.thepodtalk.net