How to free up memory on Mac? What is Other?

Question

macOS

I have quite a bit of memory on my MacBook, after checking the memory it turned out that 29 gigabytes is occupied by Other, what is it, and how to remove it?

Answer 1

I don’t know how your backup is configured there, but you can try to run the line in the terminal
tmutil thinlocalsnapshots / 20000000000 4
if an invitation appears immediately, it won’t help if the cursor is blinking, wait a minute +/- about. Must make room.
You can also install the CleanMyMac X app and clean it up. They can also see what you have so heavy there.

Answer 2

Other includes: system temporary files, macOS system folders, archives and disk images (.zip, .iso, etc.), user personal data, files from ~/Library (iCloud files, splash screens, etc.) , cache files, fonts, plugins, extensions, and hidden files.
You can quickly clean up Other on a Mac using the MacCleaner Pro application from the developers of Nektony. When you run the application, the first thing to do is clear the caches, remove the installation files and unnecessary extensions. This will allow you to quickly free up memory. I also advise you to then launch the application from the tab for uninstalling applications and delete all applications that you do not use, as well as hidden service files that remain from previously deleted applications by dragging them to the Trash.