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loud storage means total
convenience. Content saved
to iCloud is available on any
device that’s signed in to your
account. It’s a great way to store and
access everything, from calendar
data to getting at whatever is on your
Mac’s desktop by using the Files app
on iOS.
Unfortunately,,Appleonlyprovides
Manage iCloud storage
Make the most of your iCloud gigabytes with these handy tips
from expert Craig Grannell.
a miserly 5GB of space for free. Upping
that to 50GB costs $1.49 per month.
200GB and 2TB cost $4.49 and $14.99
per month respectively.
The problem is if you hit your limit,
things will just stop working. iOS
devices may no longer backup. Apps
and documents will stop syncing data.
Apple will, of course, suggest you
throw more money its way.
However, there is an alternative to
simply paying more. If you want to
keep costs down but retain the
advantages of iCloud, look at managing
whatever space you have already.
By making use of our tips, you can
minimise what you spend without
eradicating the benefits of using
the system.
How to
Optimise iCloud storage.
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SWITCH YOUR PLAN
The quickest way to deal with a lack of iCloud space is to
upgrade your plan – click Buy More Storage to do so. This is also
where you go to downgrade – prior to that, ensure your Mac has
enough space for your data.
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EXPLOREYOURUSAGE
In System Preferences, click iCloud. You’ll see an overview of
your account’s limit and current usage. Click Manage and you get
a more detailed breakdown of what’s taking up space, so you can
plan accordingly.