> Optimize your Mac by using the cloud

Optimize Mac storage

With SSDs, new Macs no longer always have way more storage than their precursors, which can be a problem if you have a lot of media. iCloud Drive provides a solution: in System Preferences > iCloud, click iCloud Drive’s Options button and enable Optimize Mac Storage. Older documents are offloaded to iCloud when space is needed.

Go online for your office tasks

Apple now offers online versions of its office-oriented apps like Pages and Numbers, but Google’s online suite remains the industry leader. Consider using Docs (word processing) and Sheets (spreadsheets) if you want fast access to your work on any platform, and easily collaborate live with your friends and colleagues.

Share screenshots withD ropbox

Need a better way to share your screenshots? Take a look in Dropbox’s Import preferences and check “Share screenshots using Dropbox.” Grabs taken on your Mac in the usual way will instantly be moved to your Dropbox folder, and you can then share links to them with other people.

Be wary of operating system differences

When using Apple’s cloud services, be mindful that certain features may require a specific system. For example, pinning and tables in Notes are part of iOS 11 and High Sierra. Pinning doesn’t happen in earlier systems, and tables aren’t shown at all.

Easy access on your iOS devices

If you’re using iCloud Drive and storing your Desktop and Documents folders there, a major advantage in terms of speeding up your workflow is the ability to access these folders on your iOS devices. Open the iOS Files app, and you’ll find those folders in the top level of iCloud Drive. It’s worth noting that iOS devices download files only on demand, not by default.