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dropbox using too much local memory (14G)
Dropbox is using 14G of storage on my Mac which seems to defeat the purpose of Dropbox - can't spare 14G. Shortcut in Finder causing the problem I believe
markkyy wrote:
Dropbox is using 14G of storage on my Mac which seems to defeat the purpose of Dropbox
Dropbox stores your files in the local Dropbox folder on your computer. It's main purpose is to sync those files to your account online. It's not a cloud-based folder where the files only exist online and you access them directly in the cloud. In order to access a file it needs to be on your local drive.
If you want to save local drive space you can mark files as Online-only or use Selective Sync to remove complete folders from your local drive.
- Rich
Super User II
markkyy wrote:
Dropbox is using 14G of storage on my Mac which seems to defeat the purpose of Dropbox
Dropbox stores your files in the local Dropbox folder on your computer. It's main purpose is to sync those files to your account online. It's not a cloud-based folder where the files only exist online and you access them directly in the cloud. In order to access a file it needs to be on your local drive.
If you want to save local drive space you can mark files as Online-only or use Selective Sync to remove complete folders from your local drive.
Thank you Rich - was having trouble locating settings but I will try clicking on the links you provided and see if it gives me a clearer step by step roadmap to resolving.
