Hi, Yes, the size should decrease if that is the issue, or part of it. No, you can't delete them manually, but you can turn this feature off. I wouldn't recommend it though.
Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 14, 2018, at 10:51, Ramy Moustafa <ramy.moustaf...@gmail.com> wrote: So, after connecting the backup disk to mac? Wipl the size decrease? Can i delete them manually? Ramy moustafa saber licturer at: faculty of musical education music arranger and sound engineer Sent from my iPhone On May 14, 2018, at 5:39 PM, Tim Kilburn <kilbu...@me.com <mailto:kilbu...@me.com>> wrote: > Hi, > > Snapshots can still be taken even with automatic backups turned off. Because > Time Machine is enabled, your Mac is constantly taking snapshots of the > system so that when the backup drive is available, it is a quicker process. > This also keeps the backup process intact and you are able to get at previous > snapshots for restoration purposes. Regarding iTunes, if you don't use > iCloud Music Library, then iTunes will usually make a copy of the music > you're playing unless you uncheck the box in the Advanced pane of iTunes > Preferences that refers to copying music that you add to the library. If > this music is on an external drive though, iTunes usually copies it whether > this box is checked or not. At least it used to. If you're just sampling > the music and don't want it copied to iTunes, how about using QuickLook to > listen? Locate the title you wish to sample, then just press the spacebar on > it to play. Either cmd-w or Escape to back out of QuickLook, spacebar to > Pause/Play toggle. > > HTH. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Apple Teacher > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On May 14, 2018, at 01:43, Ramy Moustafa <ramy.moustaf...@gmail.com > <mailto:ramy.moustaf...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > Hi tim: > I have time machine on, but the automatic back up is not on. so, what can > cause the issue other than this? > by mentioning Itunes. i need the Itunes do not keep a copy of every file that > i play. > what can i do? > > >> On May 14, 2018, at 6:21 AM, Tim Kilburn <kilbu...@me.com >> <mailto:kilbu...@me.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> Do you have Time Machine turned on, but do not have a drive always available >> for the backups. If so, there could be snapshots of your drive stored while >> it waits for the ability to access the backup Time Machine drive. You may >> also wish to look under the Apple menu, About This Mac, interact with the >> ToolBar and press on Storage. See what it reveals there. >> >> Later... >> >> Tim Kilburn >> Apple Teacher >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >> On May 13, 2018, at 17:36, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com >> <mailto:ancient.ali...@icloud.com>> wrote: >> >> You can try it, not sure how long the trial period is. Link is below. Its >> my opinion that free is not always worth the price >> >> <https://macpaw.com/cleanmymac <https://macpaw.com/cleanmymac>> >> >> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >> ancient.ali...@icloud.com <mailto:ancient.ali...@icloud.com> >> Many believe that we have been visited >> in the past. What if it were true? >> >> On 5/13/2018 4:27 PM, Ramy Moustafa wrote: >>> Is there a free app? >>>> On May 14, 2018, at 1:07 AM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>>> <mailto:ancient.ali...@icloud.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Ramy, >>>> You might try CleanMyMac 3. I run this weekly and also use it to do >>>> clean uninstalls of apps. >>>> >>>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>>> ancient.ali...@icloud.com <mailto:ancient.ali...@icloud.com> >>>> Many believe that we have been visited >>>> in the past. What if it were true? >>>> >>>> On 5/13/2018 3:45 PM, Ramy Moustafa wrote: >>>>> Hi all: >>>>> I have High sierra on my macbook pro and my Macmini. >>>>> on my macbook pro, only the system default apps + the Iwork apps + >>>>> protools. i found that my system is 105 GB in size, why is this? >>>>> my mac mini with Protools and plug- ins and all of this, is about 40 GB, >>>>> can anyone tell me if there is a place other than the trash, that i can >>>>> empty, or something? or what can make my system so big? >>>>> thanks in advance >>>> >>>> -- >>>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>>> Visionaries list. >>>> >>>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or >>>> if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the >>>> owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>>> >>>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. 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