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How long did it take you to check the 'Optimize Storage' box?

• newaccount74 5y ago
  That's a somewhat recent addition, and it does help somewhat with the Photo library problem. It sucks if you don't have a fast internet connection, though. It also sucks if there's ever a problem with the photo library, because then you don't have a backup anymore. Maybe 240GB are enough for light usage if you store photos in the cloud. I can only say that in my experience 1TB is the bare minimum if I don't want to spend half my time copying files around.
  • r00fus 5y ago
    Optimize Storage has been there since like macOS 10.13 (2017). You're commenting about M1 machines released 2020.
    • newaccount74 5y ago
      Yeah, as I said, a somewhat recent addition. The problem with skimpy storage on base model Macs has been an issue for decades, and it has gotten worse since you can no longer upgrade with aftermarket parts. "Optimize Storage" is a bandaid that helps make your Mac with too little storage usable. But it's not a great solution. You'll be looking at spinners a lot. It's just not a nice experience when every video you want to look at takes a few minutes to load.
      • ghostly_s 5y ago
        These machines have several 40Gbps peripheral ports in the back.