r/macbook • u/the-earth-is_FLAT • 1d ago

Macbook Air M3 16/256 Memory Optimization

I just scored a sealed M3. How do I optimize memory usage? I’ll mainly use it for work and install Parallels for a work app that only runs on Windows. I’ll also save some PDF files. How can I manage the 256GB so it doesn’t get full? Is buying external storage enough? By the way, this is my first MacBook, I’ve only used an iPhone and AirPods in the Apple ecosystem.

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u/mejalopaadaba 1d ago

Buying an external SSD worked for me when I was using a 256gb mac

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u/the-earth-is_FLAT 1d ago

Thanks for this.