Apple A1706 Portable Computer User Manual Part 2

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Chapter 2 Get started 31Optimize storage. Set options in the Recommendations pane. Go to Apple menu > About This Mac, click Storage, then click Details. When your Mac is low on storage, you’ll see an alert that will open the Recommendations pane.Set options to: •Optimize iCloud Storage: •Store les in iCloud, where they stay secure and available. You can turn on iCloud Drive to store les on your desktop and in your Documents folder in iCloud. •Turn on iCloud Photo Library to store items from the Photos app in iCloud.Even though your les are stored in the cloud, you can get access to them right where you left them on your Mac. For more information, see Access your content anywhere with iCloud. •Optimize Storage: Remove iTunes movies and TV shows you’ve watched, and keep only recent email attachments. •Erase Trash Automatically: Automatically erase items that have been in the Trash for more than 30 days. •Reduce Clutter: Review documents and delete older ones stored on your MacBook Pro.macOS Sierra also prevents you from downloading the same le twice from Safari, alerts you to remove installer software when you nish installing a new app, clears logs and caches that are safe to remove when you’re low on storage, and more, to help you save space as you work.Back up and restoreTo keep your les safe, it’s important to back up your MacBook Pro regularly. The easiest way to back up is to use Time Machine—which is built into your MacBook Pro—with a wireless AirPort Time Capsule (sold separately), or an external storage device connected to your MacBook Pro.Files stored in iCloud Drive and photos in iCloud Photo Library are automatically backed up to iCloud and don’t need to be part of your Time Machine or other backup.74% resize factorApple Confidential

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