The memory on my MacBook Air is almost full...

The memory on my MacBook Air is almost full.  I see that much of that space is taken up with a category called "other"...  What is it, do I need it, and if not, how can I get rid of it??

"Other" is composed of everything not neatly fitting into the balance of the listed categories. While it may certainly have files you don't want anymore, the majority is composed of files that are crucial, such as the operating system and libraries. Don't worry that it is the largest category, it usually is.
You can use a file visualizer app such as Daisy Disk or Grand Perspective to view all your files, identify those you don't want/need, and subsequently erase.

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