5 steps to free up disk space
There's no time to waste, so let's explore the five steps you can take to ensure you have more disk space. 1. Empty your trash This is an ideal place to start freeing up space since it’s done rather quickly. Even though you may have discarded your files, they still technically exist in your hard drive. Emptying the trash folder will permanently delete the files inside. If you do not remain on top of clearing out the files in your computer’s trash can, the amount of space it eats up quickly piles up. 2. Uninstall applications you know you don’t need Take a look at the installed programs you have on your computer. Many programs that come pre-loaded by the manufacturer on a new computer (also known as bloatware) take up disk space regardless of whether you use them. Pre-installed or third-party programs can take up a deceiving amount of disk space. Scroll down your list of programs, starting with the ones that take up the most amount of space, and consider if they’re worth kee...