How to Avoid Running Out of
Storage Space on Any Device
BY JILL DUFFY
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ith storage space costing so little these days, it’s easy to forget about
it until you get a warning that your phone, computer, or cloud
storage account is nearly full. Our accounts always seem to run out
of storage at the most inopportune times, though, so keeping an eye on your
storage usage is a good idea. Even checking in on it only once or twice a year can
help you make sure you’re not close to the limit. If you are, set aside a few
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it for your mobile device, computer, Apple Watch, and a few of the most popular
cloud storage services. If you’re running out of space, consider buying a network
attached storage drive.
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