How can we identify and delete duplicate files from OS X

One of the advantages of using a MacBook is the fact that these devices use SSD-UARI instead hard disk normal, which means a stability bigger a the operating system and o increased safety for files stored on them. Unlike HDDs Normal but, SSDs I have one lower space Storage, which makes the space available on a MacBook all the more precious. A way to release storage space on a MacBook is to identify if we have duplicate files in the operating system and then to delete the respective doubles.

Most applications for identification and Delete duplicate files from OS X I am paid applications, but the users of this operating system can call with confidence and at iTunes to make cleaning in Media files stored on the equipment Mac (this method works only for Media files listate in iTunes).

How can we identify the duplicate media sheets of OS X using iTunes?

  • iTunes it has one feature default that helps the user identify Duplicate media files FROM library; To use this feature open the menu View And select the option Show Duplicate Items
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  • iTunes is ready Duplicate files one next to the other, where you can delete files that occupy space for nothing
  • also to list Duplicate media files who have exactly the same name, hold the key Option While opening the menu View, then click on Show Exact Duplicate Items
  • After you Delete duplicate sheets, to return to default list FROM iTunes, click on View > Show All Items

If you want to identify duplicates and for other types of files (not just for those audio and video), you can use the free application Dupegure (it has versions available and for Windows and Linux).

How can we identify the duplicate files of OS X using Dupeguru?

Identification duplicate files FROM The x cu Dupegure It is made very simple: simply Add In the application one or more leaflets that you want to scan for duplicate files, then click on the button Scan.

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After identification of duplicate files, you can first verification If these are really doubles, then you can select them and move them to Trash (or any other folder you want).

Dupegure is available in three versions: a version standard, which you can use for any types of files, a version created especially for identifying media files duplicate (Music Edition) and a version for identifying Photo files duplicate (Pictures Edition), all available free.

Download dupeGuru (Standard Edition).

Download dupeGuru Music Edition.

Download dupeGuru Pictures Edition.

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