Where do my backups go on my computer when I sync it with my phone?

My computer keeps telling me that my hard drive is almost full. I went to the genius bar a while ago and they did something and the problem was gone, all I know is that it had to do with me backing up my phone to my computer. Now, I am updating to IOS 7 and I want to back it up on my computer just in case I don't like it. How can I erase previous backups so I can now back up my phone.
Also, if anyone knows any other ways to clean a hard drive without wiping it out would be appretiated. Thank you

You can also use the app DaisyDisk. It shows what files are taking up the most space on your computer and gives you detailed information about the files. It also even lets you to delete the large files right from the app and won't allow you to delete files that are needed by the system.
Daisy Disk
$9.99
I hope I helped.
Austin

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Hi Waltpa,
Welcome to Adobe Forum,
Have you referred to :
http://forums.adobe.com/message/5353903
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1271663
http://forums.adobe.com/message/6183619
http://forums.adobe.com/message/6180892
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/sync-files.html
They contain good information, it might help you.
Regards,
Rajshree

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Best regards
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