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Efficient Folder Cleanup on Macs: Target Disk Mode and Scripts

Discover multiple methods to efficiently clean up excess student folders in the /Users folder on your Mac. You can use Target Disk Mode with a Thunderbolt or Firewire cable to connect your Mac to another computer, allowing you to delete unnecessary folders directly. Alternatively, employ a script from Self Service to automate the cleanup process. Be cautious, as using the script will permanently delete all files in the /Users folder with no possibility of recovery. Maximize your Mac's storage with these effective strategies!

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Efficient Folder Cleanup on Macs: Target Disk Mode and Scripts

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  1. User Folder Cleanup On Macs

  2. Cleanup • There are multiple ways to cleanup the excess of student folders in the /users folder. • You can use a connection cable in target disk mode. • You can use a script in self service.

  3. Target Disk Mac Air • Power Down the computer • Connect to another computer using thunderbolt cable • Start up the target computer holding down the “t” button till you see the thunderbolt symbol jumping around on screen.

  4. Target Disk Mac Air • The Target Computer will show up as an external drive. • Open it and navigate to the /Users folder • Delete all of the folders that you need to create space.

  5. Target Disk Macbook • Connect the computer to another using a Firewire cable.

  6. Target Disk Macbook • On the target computer open system preferences and select Startup Disk. • Click target disk mode and restart the machine.

  7. Target Disk Macbook • The Target Computer will show up as an external drive. • Open it and navigate to the /Users folder • Delete all of the folders that you need to create space.

  8. Target Disk • The Same Methods can be used on both laptops with the appropriate cable.

  9. Self Service • Open Self Service And Select Scripts from the Categories bar. • Click Install to run the script.

  10. Important • This Script Will Delete Everything in the /Users folder. • Be very careful with this, there is no way to recover these files!!!

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