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DaisyDisk

DaisyDisk is a disk analyzer tool for OS X that visualizes hard disk usage and allows to free up hard disk space.

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    2023-03-26

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  • Ask HN: What software sparks joy when using?
    In no particular order: Prologue [0] - iOS Audiobook player, used Plex as a media source Overcast [1] - iOS Podcast player CleanShotX [2] - macOS screenshot/video/gif capture with annotation Drafts [3] - iOS/macOS note taking tool Paprika [4] - Cross platform recipe app YNAB [5] - "You Need A Budget" - web/mobile budgeting app 1Password [6] - Cross platform password manager Carrot Weather [7] - iOS weather app... - Source: Hacker News / 20 days ago
  • Little macOS Apps That Make a Big Difference in 2024
    Adding my must haves: - DisplayBuddy: a more modern alternative to BetterDisplay to control monitors (https://displaybuddy.app) - Magnet: the simplest and best window manager (https://magnet.crowdcafe.com) - DaisyDisk: fantastic way to visualise your disk usage and free up space (https://daisydiskapp.com). - Source: Hacker News / 5 months ago
  • MacBook storage says it’s more than it should be.
    Any of the following should help with identifying where the mystery space lives: DaisyDisk, GrandPerspective, or OmniDiskSweeper. Source: 5 months ago
  • Ask HN: What are the best examples of native Mac apps with rich user interfaces?
    Https://daisydiskapp.com/ For what it's worth, the website is really slick, too! The slowly rotating disk looks like something from a science-fiction movie display. - Source: Hacker News / 6 months ago
  • Where is all my storage going?
    Https://daisydiskapp.com/ (paid) - download from the site to get access to the "system" files that are restricted to be viewed via normal tools (mac security). Source: 10 months ago
  • A collection of useful Mac Apps
    DaisyDisk - Price: $9.99 (one-time purchase) Disk space analyzer for macOS that allows you to visualize your disk usage and free up space. Source: 10 months ago
  • Mac disk usage analyzer utility as fast as WizTree?
    Daisy Disk is the fastest I have found though I still prefer the layout of Wiztree better. It's not free though like Wiztree. Source: 10 months ago
  • Is there an application that can clean up your Library folder?
    Not specifically for Library but DaisyDisk will show you what folders/subfolders are eating up the most space. Source: 11 months ago
  • Hi, does anyone know why my "system" is using over 300gb out of 500gb storage? On a 2017 MBP running Ventura 13.2.1
    Check out this program. https://daisydiskapp.com/ I have used it for over 10 years now. Source: 12 months ago
  • How to manage my Storage Settings?
    Use either DaisyDisk or GrandPerspective to identify the largest blocks of data on the system. Source: 12 months ago
  • Recently switched to Mac thinking 256GB would be fine, until i realized theres 118GB of system data. What is this, and can I reduce it at all?
    I bought Daisy Disk so I could satisfy my curiosity about particular cases. Source: 12 months ago
  • someone please tell me how to delete this stuff from your mac?
    Other than this, you may want to use DaisyDisk or GrandPerspective. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Lightroom files and Storage
    I recommend that you also use DaisyDisk to know exactly what else is taking space on your Mac. Source: about 1 year ago
  • System Data on my iMac is 343 GB. Anyway to clear some of that out or know what causes it to be so large?
    Using DaisyDisk or GrandPerspective is likely your best bet. The first has a free trial, the latter can be downloaded completely for free unless you want to purchase it via the App Store. Source: about 1 year ago
  • I’ve cleaned my Mac countless times and can’t figure this out. Any luck?
    DaisyDisk will show you what is taking up the space. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Safari Keeps Crashing when I swipe away to ex. Microsoft Word + Storage issues
    I don’t think it’s Time Machine local snapshots. To get a better idea of what’s taking up the space you may need to use DaisyDisk or GrandPerspective and give whichever one you choose disk access. Source: about 1 year ago
  • HELP - Lightroom Storage Issues
    Get a trial of Daisydisk, give it full disk access and scan with it your disk “as an Administrator.” This might reveal whether there are some APFS snapshots or some other temp data that are consuming your disk space and need to be deleted. Sometimes Time Machine just backups to the internal SSD when the backup disk hasn’t been attached for some time. In such cases the 220GB available that macOS reports isn’t... Source: about 1 year ago
  • Can somebody help me here?
    Or it's much more polished and Mac-like cousin, DaisyDisk. 🙂👍🏼. Source: about 1 year ago
  • How do I get rid of 150GB of “other”?
    Use DaisyDisk or GrandPerspective to find out where those files reside. Source: about 1 year ago
  • 308 GB of "System Data"‽‽‽
    Maybe give DaisyDisk a try to see if it helps figure out what all is in there, although I don't recall how limited the free trial version is (bought it a long time ago and love it). Source: about 1 year ago
  • Systemfiles piled up 39,5GB - what to do about it?
    You should be able to use DaisyDisk or GrandPerspective to confirm whether there are any lingering traces of those Steam games remaining. Source: about 1 year ago

External sources with reviews and comparisons of DaisyDisk

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DaisyDisk doesn't really store the details on the inspected drive that needs a check each moment you open it.
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Moreover, this tool can scan your computer very fast. It can show you an overview of all of the disks on your Mac. It updates changes in real-time which makes it perfect for analyzing your files so that you can make a good decision on which would you want to delete and keep. DaisyDisk is also very popular among artists and IT professionals who commonly use Macs.
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DaisyDisk is a WinDirStat for Mac alternative that can efficiently scan as well as delete unnecessary files on your drive in a simple way. It has a beautiful interface that presents data through a wheel. This wheel allows easier intuitive visualization. Plus, it can also scan your Mac very fast and presents a detailed overview of your Mac’s disks.

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