1. Open the storage screen and see which categories use the most space.
2. Clear old installers and downloads you have already saved somewhere else.
3. Check large video, photo, and email archives before moving them.
4. Look at synced folders, because deleting a synced file can delete it for everyone.
5. Move business records to their agreed home and confirm they open there.

On Windows 11

1. Settings > System > Storage shows what is using space. Storage Sense can clear temporary files on a schedule, but it also empties older items from the Recycle Bin and can make OneDrive files online-only. Restore anything you still need from the Recycle Bin and check its settings before you turn it on.

On a Mac

1. System Settings > General > Storage shows what is using space and offers recommendations. Before you choose Store in iCloud, check which Apple Account is signed in: it moves the Desktop and Documents folders into that account’s iCloud Drive. Use it only if that is where business files belong and no other service, such as OneDrive or Google Drive, already syncs those folders.

In OneDrive

1. Right-click a synced folder and choose Free up space to keep its files online until you open them.

• The computer is slow, apps crash, or updates will not install.
• You cannot tell which files are synced or shared.
• The space fills up again soon after clearing it.

We look at what is using space and whether it is synced, shared, or backed up. Then we suggest what can be cleared, what can move, and what needs to stay. Nothing the business relies on is removed until there is a safe copy.

Can online-only files free up space?

Yes. OneDrive, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, and Dropbox can keep files in the cloud and download them when opened. If your work happens offline, check that the files you need still open without a connection. Little Fight NYC can set this up on Mac and Windows computers.

Is it time for a new computer?

Not always. Clearing space and moving files can help. If the drive is too small for the work you do, a new computer or more storage may make sense; compare the costs before deciding. Little Fight NYC can help weigh the options before you buy.