Is there a way to Move files to the iCloud thus freeing up disk space on my Mac? Or does iCloud only sync (replicate) files between my Mac and the cloud?

Is there a way to Move files to the iCloud thus freeing up disk space on my Mac? Or does iCloud only sync (replicate) files between my Mac and the cloud? I want to free up disk space on my Mac and assumed that the icloud would be a good way to do this, but having 'moved' 70Gb of files to the iCloud drive (I've upgraded to 200Gb storage) my Mac is still nearly full and I've realised that it seems to just Sync files just like dropbox.

So, the big question is did the Apple guys confirm that this is how the new iCloud drive should be working?  I'm guessing, from your response, that this is indeed the case.  Are they going to fix this anytime soon?  I thought that this was a new function of the iCloud drive in Yosemite.
I just want an online storage facility to back up my photo & music collections.  I did look at Dropbox as they have a good deal going with their Dropbox Pro, however this is still just a sync service where the Master files reside on your local disk drive - although I have read that there may be a way to work around this.  Still not ideal.

Similar Messages

  • HT4262 Is there any way to extend my Apple Extreme Base Station using an Apple Express by via ethernet or does it only work via wifi and being in range?

    From what I read, the only way to extend my Apple Wifi Network is via another Apple Airport Extreme or Express using overlapping wifi zones. If I try to connect my Apple Express to my Apple Extreme via Ethernet, then this is guaranteed to fail regardless of how I configure the Express. Is that correct?

    It is certainly possible and better....in terms of performance.....to connect the AiPort Express to your AirPort Extreme using Ethernet to extend the network that way.
    If you are having problems with this, then your setup is not correct....or....if your setup is correct, you may have a defective AirPort.
    We can walk you through the steps to get things set up correctly if we can get some basic information to provide the correct settings.
    What is the model number of the AirPort Extreme?
    What is the model number of the AirPort Express?
    if you are not sure, look on the bottom of the Extreme and side or bottom of the Expess. The model number starts with an "A" followed by four numbers.
    We also need to know what operating system you are using on your computer. If you have a Mac, click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen, then click About This Mac and post back with the OS X Version number that you see there.
    We will likely have more questions about your current setup to understand things a bit better, so please be patient.

  • Is there a way to move files from one folder to another without copying and pasting and then going back to delete the original?

    Is there a way to move files from one folder to another without copying and pasting and then going back to delete the original?  The cut and paste function is not available and there's no "move to" function.  Am I missing something?  It was so easy with Windows.

    Drag the files, or press Option when pasting them; this accesses the Move To function.
    (124070)

  • Is there a way to move files from Windows Media player to Itunes?

    I have a lot of files in windows media player from Walmart.com. Is there any way to move these into my itunes library to sync onto the Nano?

    Do you know what format the video is in and if its protected? most likely you will need to convert it, there quite a few converters out there. (i can't remember any)

  • I have a video file i transfered to my iPhone from my laptop using iTunes. The video is in the "videos" tab on my phone. Is there a way to move it to my "camera roll" so i can text (sms/mms) it to my friends?

    I have a video file i transfered to my iPhone from my laptop using iTunes. The video is in the "videos" tab on my phone. Is there a way to move it to my "camera roll" so i can text (sms/mms) it to my friends?

    This may be helpful.
    http://itconflict.com/2012/01/08/troubleshooting-icloud-sync-with-outlook/

  • Is there a way to move files on to my EHD (previously used for windows)

    I have a macbook air. I have always used windows laptops and therefore my EHD, which has all my pictures on it, is not for mac. Is there any way to move all my pictures from iPhoto to my EHD? I have tried exporting and dragging them and it just does not work. I would hate to have to have all my pictures on two separate EHD's. My husband uses a Windows laptop so I'd like us both to be able to use it. I understand you can partition them but It is already so full of stuff, i don't want to have to wipe it.
    Can anyone help?

    How is the EHD formatted?  For it to be used by the Mac and Windows it needs to be FAT 32 (DOS).  If it is FAT 32 then you can export your photos out of iPhoto to folders on your Desktop and drag those folders to the EHD for storage.
    If the EHD is formatted NTFS you'll need 3rd party software in order to be able to write to the disk. 
    You cannot copy an iPhoto Library to the EHD. Any format other than OS X Extended (journaled) will corrupt the library.

  • I have a number of audiobooks purchased through iTunes on my iPod touch.  Is there a way to move or download them to the Cloud so that I can access them on other devices?

    I have a number of audiobooks purchased through iTunes on my iPod touch.  Is there a way to move or download them to the Cloud so that I can access them on other devices?

    Thanks - I didn't realize that.  I'm also embarrassed to admit that I don't know how to transfer the audio files from my iPod to the iTunes library on my computer.  When I select a book from the list on the iPod, the only option I see with the right-facing arrow symbol is "Show in iTunes Store ".  I back the iPod up to this computer so I guess those files must be on it somewhere, but all I can recognize in the iTunes folder under " Music"  are the music files found in the "iTunes Music" folder. (There are also a ton of files named "iTunes Temp (some #).) The Books list on the computer shows some but not all of the audiobooks -  I purchased the rest on a different computer that is now unfortunately dead. I'm guessing now that those didn't transfer over when the new computer was populated from the old one, so the iPod may be the only place where those audiobooks now reside.  I hope that made some sense- any additional advice would be appreciated.

  • Is there any way to retrieve photos that were put in the trash can and then it was emptied?  Or is there a way to move photos from an imovie to iphoto?

    Is there any way to retrieve photos that were put in the trash can and then it was emptied?  Or is there a way to move photos from an imovie to iphoto?

    If you've emptied the trash, ehtn no. However if you have a backup, like Time Machine, or a recent backup copy of your photo library you could recover the photos from the trash.
    The answer to getting a snapshot form iMovie depends on what version you have.
    I should add it technically may be possible to recover the emptied trash, but if you really want to do that you would need to download a utility software that can attempt to recover deleted files. Do it soon before you start writing more data to that disk. At the moment I don't have a recommendation for such a program. Maybe someone else out there will offer suggestion.

  • Is there a way to move garageband content to another drive/location?

    Hi, I have the latest version of Garageband and Mainstage on my Mac Pro.I use a 60gb SSD as my boot drive for performance, and have a second HDD for data.
    Is there a way to move all the large content i.e. Loops, instruments, video tutorials etc to my second HDD but keep the main Garageband/ Mainstage apps on my SSD bootdrive?
    I want to try and avoid using up too much space on my SSD and from what i can find online, it seems its possible to do this on the earlier versions of garageband.
    Thanks

    CCJohnstone wrote:
    Is there a way to move all the large content i.e. Loops, instruments, video tutorials etc to my second HDD
    the loops are fairly easy to move (moving the instruments and other system files is not reccomended):
    http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#loopsexternaldrive
    (Let the page FULLY load. The link to your answer is at the top of your screen)

  • Is there a way to move to the previous folder by using the keyboard?

    Is there a way to move to the previous folder by using the keyboard? Just the same as clicking the left arrow at the top left of the Finder window? I know how to do this in Windows (press and hold the Alt key and press the left arrow key.)
    Is this possible in MacOSX?
    Thanks,
    Jeff

    Command-Up Arrow is not the same as the left arrow button in the tool bar. Command-Up Arrow moves up one folder in the file system hierarchy. To go back, use Command-[.

  • My Computer Is Dying - Is There A Way To Move My Library To A New Computer

    I'm having a serious problem with - I think - one of the video drivers on my PC. I can't seem to fix or replace the driver, and the resulting graphics problems make it impossible for me to access my library. Is there any way to move my library to another computer without having direct access to the library itself?

    Yes, if you are using the default itunes settings, you need to move your entire itunes folder. On XP it is this path
    C:\Documents and Settings\ username \My Documents\My Music\iTunes
    The database for the itunes library ITL file is in that folder, along with all your music files.

  • I created and maintain my business website on my macbook in iWeb.  Is there any way to move it to my desk top?

    I created and maintain my business website on my macbook in iWeb.  Is there any way to move it to my desk top?

    In Lion the Library folder is now invisible. To make it permanently visible enter the following in the Terminal application window: chflags nohidden ~/Library and hit the Enter button - 10.7: Un-hide the User Library folder.
    To open your domain file in Lion or to switch between multiple domain files Cyclosaurus has provided us with the following script that you can make into an Applescript application with Script Editor. Open Script Editor, copy and paste the script below into Script Editor's window and save as an application.
    do shell script "/usr/bin/defaults write com.apple.iWeb iWebDefaultsDocumentPath -boolean no"delay 1
    tell application "iWeb" to activate
    You can download an already compiled version with this link: iWeb Switch Domain.
    Just launch the application, find and select the domain file you want to open and it will open with iWeb. It modifies the iWeb preference file each time it's launched so one can switch between domain files.
    WARNING: iWeb Switch Domain will overwrite an existing Domain.sites2 file if you select to create a new domain in the same folder.  So rename your domain files once they've been created to something other than the default name.
    OT

  • Is there a way to move my calendar, reminders & iMessage apps from the dock to the menu bar?

    Is there a way to move my calendar, reminders & iMessage apps from the dock to the menu bar?

    Workspaces are stored as XML files in your user profile on Windows or the user library on Mac, in a subfolder called, strangely enough, workspaces.
    You may have run afoul of the new "content grabber" in the center of a frame that allows you to move the content without changing tools. Looks sort of like a dounut, or the center spot on some SLR camera focus viewfinders. You'll either love it or hate it, and it can be switched on or off in the View menu.

  • I work on dual screens on a new mac pro but when I do the 4 finger swipe it moves both screens, is there a way to move just the screen that is active?

    I work on dual screens on a new mac pro but when I do the 4 finger swipe it moves both screens, is there a way to move just the screen that is active?

    Multiple desktops and dual screens really aren't meant to work together. Apple came up with this multiple desltops feature and never really thought about users that use a dual monitor setup. So use either multiple desktops OR dual monitors but not both. Also don't try to use any App in Full Screen Mode as that doesn't work with dual screen setups either.

  • My wife and I have shared one iTunes account for 6  years.  We want to create our own Apple IDs, so when we sync to our new iMac we won't see each others contacts, photos, calendar, music, etc.  Is there a way to move music/apps from one ID to a new ID?

    My wife and I have shared one iTunes account for 6  years.  We want to create our own Apple IDs, so when we sync to our new iMac we won't see each others contacts, photos, calendar, music, etc.  Is there a way to move music/apps from one ID to a new ID?

    JoeyV325 wrote:
    Is there a way to move music/apps from one ID to a new ID?
    No.
    One of you create a new AppleID and one use the existing AppleID.
    But you can still use the items in each iTunes library.
    Create separate computer logins for each of you.
    This will give you each your own data. Contacts, calendars, photos, etc. (and your own iTunes library).

Maybe you are looking for

  • Bulk activation of Equipment View in serial numbers

    Hi Experts, Our client has erroneously created material-serial numbers which needs to be active the equipment view. There are around 2000+ details to be changed and a bulk change option is required to active "Equipment View". I have tried to create a

  • WES610N Doesn't See 5ghz Network

    Hello, I have two WES610Ns running Firmware Version: 1.0.06 (latest) and they only see 2.4ghz networks. Performing a Wireless Network Site Survey or configuring the network manually doesn't see the 5ghz network. (Other devices are connecting to the r

  • Error in form after customer hits "submit"

    Greetings. I am helping someone out with their website after their last developer had tragically died. So what is going on is that I am filling out the form as if I am a customer looking for a quote on snow shoveling in chicago. When I hit "get quote

  • VL10B picking wrong sales org.

    When we do a stock transport order, PO type ZUB, we ship from our plant to another plant. Each plant has it's own sales org. assigned to it. We use transaction VL10B to create the outbound delivery note.  We have 4 satellite plants that we will ship

  • How to disallow zero net value partial billing??

    Hi everyone, I've been trying to figure this out for a while to prevent billing document with zero net value to be created. This just happened when users made a mistake while  they were invoicing partially. One out of two partial invoices of 1 sales