A Heronian writes, I know the clever trick to limit iCloud photo library disk usage by creating a separate APFS volume or disk image. Recently, I noticed that messages was using almost 100 gigs on my 256 gig SSD. That is not desirable. But now I have no useful insight here. You could probably find the folder that they are being stored in deep within library, whatever. And actually, I don't think we even heard whether those are being scanned for the CSAM. Because anyway, but if you store your messages, attachments in iCloud, I bet it offloads them pretty soon when you're low on space. So I would suggest if Richie does not use iCloud photo storage or
- Pre-show: Marco files a verbal Radar for Apple Music
- Follow-up:
- Apple’s New Child Safety Features
#askatp
- What’s our current thoughts on accelerating the heat death of the universe cryptocurrency (via Lalo Vargas)
- Is there any way to limit Messages’ size on disk? (via Richie Aharonian)
- What camera/lens should I rent for a Disney World trip? (via Andrew Nelson)
- Post-show: Some more camera banter
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