> macOS is the most capable of operating in a (near) 'disk full' state
I used to get the OS out of space warning a lot from macOS. I used to have a 128GB SSD, and Adobe would fill up the drive with cache in the Application Support folder frequently. My newer MBP has a larger SSD, but I also manage the storage much closer now.
Re:OBS Studio 33
by DrewCarlson on Saturday October 24, 2026 @03:29PM
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Makes sense, I don't run a lot of applications other than developer tooling that keep very small overwriting caches. So day to day build up isn't a huge issue.
This experience I have of low disk space is only on Sequoia which I haven't seen give an OS notification until 5gb left, which again doesn't happen often.
lol! This comment made my night. In short: low available disk space, lots of projects requiring disk space.
No I don't see OS notifications about low disk space (at least on my macbook), some 3rd party applications give me notifications about low disk space though. I can confirm that all of my USB-C ports work! I have 2 local drives and a remote NAS that backup all the 'critical' data from my machine.
Unlike other operating systems I've had experience with, macOS is the most capable of operating in a (near) 'disk full' state. Where something like Windows will go from crying about the available disk space, to failing opening explorer, macOS will continue running just fine for general usage.
> Wonder what other aspects of your life you choose to live so dangerously close to the edge as well?
As for this: I've spent the last year living in India, where most people I've met think they are invincible, so I roll the dice every day!