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While Apple doesn’t advertise where it keeps these files, you can get yourself there by pressing Shift+Command+G, typing ~Library, then locating the Caches folder. If you’re looking for a quick and easy solution to clearing out your Other files, start with clearing your cache.

Other will be all the way at the end in dark grey. After letting the system scan, you’ll see an array of file types. You can see how much of your hard drive’s storage is taken up by these “Other” files by clicking the Apple in the top left, then About This Mac > Storage. That’s likely why, even though Apple revamped its storage management system in recent years, it still doesn’t want you interacting with or deleting Other files. Apple includes certain file types in this collection, like PDFs, zip files, dmg files, fonts, and other useful or important data.

Not all of the Other files are junk, however.