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What is DaisyDisk?
DaisyDisk enables users to quickly and visually identify what is occupying disk space on their Mac, using an interactive interface with colorful rings to break down files and folders by size. The application supports scanning of internal drives, external storage devices, and cloud storage, delivering real-time insights on capacity and free space.
With advanced features like administrator-level scans to reveal hidden files and snapshots, instant file previews, and protection from deleting vital system files, DaisyDisk ensures efficiency, safety, and privacy. The tool is optimized for the latest macOS and Apple hardware, offering a modern, minimalistic experience with one-time lifetime licensing.
Features
- Visual Disk Mapping: Displays storage usage with interactive colorful rings for intuitive understanding.
- Fast Scanning: Analyzes disks in seconds and supports a wide range of drive types including cloud storage.
- Admin-Level Access: Reveals hidden files, snapshots, and purgeable space via administrator scanning.
- Secure Deletion: Protects system files and ensures only user-approved files can be deleted.
- Instant File Preview: Allows direct preview of files from within the app for easier decision-making.
- Support for Modern Mac Features: Compatible with latest macOS versions, Apple M4 CPUs, and Retina displays.
- Privacy Protection: Operates entirely offline with no data collection or tracking.
- Lifetime License: One-time purchase with minor updates and use on up to 5 personal Macs.
- Universal Storage Support: Scans local, network, external, USB, Thunderbolt, virtual, and cloud drives.
Use Cases
- Freeing up disk space by identifying and removing large, unnecessary files.
- Analyzing and cleaning cloud storage folders (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.).
- Troubleshooting unexplained storage usage on macOS devices.
- Managing storage on Mac systems with limited SSD or hard drive capacity.
- Locating and deleting old backups or deeply nested files taking up space.
- Enabling administrators or IT professionals to identify hidden purgeable items and system snapshots.
FAQs
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What platforms does DaisyDisk support?
DaisyDisk supports macOS computers with macOS 10.13 or newer, and is compatible with the latest Apple hardware, including M1 and M4 CPUs. -
Can DaisyDisk scan cloud storage accounts?
Yes, DaisyDisk can connect and scan cloud storage such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Box. -
Does DaisyDisk protect system and important files from deletion?
Yes, DaisyDisk automatically safeguards system files and only deletes user-approved files, reducing the risk of accidental data loss. -
How many Macs can I use DaisyDisk on with one license?
A single DaisyDisk lifetime license can be used on up to 5 personal Macs.
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