Objective:
This guide shows users how to manage disk space and optimise performance without needing administrator permissions.

Steps:

  1. Check Available Disk Space

    • For Windows:
      • Open File Explorer, right-click on your primary drive (usually C:), and select Properties.
      • View the available and used disk space in the General tab.
    • For macOS:
      • Open Finder, go to Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage to check your available disk space.

  2. Delete Unnecessary Files

    • For Windows:
      • Use Disk Cleanup to remove temporary files and old system files.
      • Navigate to Settings > System > Storage, and use the Storage Sense feature to automatically clean temporary files.
    • For macOS:
      • Use the Storage Management tool by going to Apple Menu > About This Mac > Storage > Manage.
      • Remove unneeded files and use the Reduce Clutter feature to identify large files.

  3. Defragment or Optimise Drives (Windows Only)

    • Open Defragment and Optimise Drives via the Start menu.
    • Select your primary drive and click Optimise to run the defragmentation process.

  4. Empty Trash/Recycle Bin

    • For Windows:
      • Right-click the Recycle Bin and choose Empty Recycle Bin.
    • For macOS:
      • Right-click the Trash and select Empty Trash.