Is there any way I can remove some of the 'system' files on my Mac. I understand that normally they shouldn't be touched, but I think most of mine are for old programs that are no longer installed. It's wasting so much space on my computer.
I have 41GB of system files, I'm sure a lot of these must be from old programs that are no longer installed.
Best Answer
I would be extremely hesitant to remove any system files on your Mac, especially since you're not even sure what many of them are. While it is possible to do what you want, I have seen many examples of people doing this and having unintended consequences.
If you're convinced that your system is taking a lot more space than necessary, then the best option to ensure you don't run into problems is to follow these steps: