Chromebooks are not like a typical Windows or Mac laptop. The entire OS runs through a web browser, making it one of the cleanest and easiest OS to use, but sometimes users have problems finding some general system info. One particular issue that has troubled some Chromebook users is the complexity behind finding out the free storage space on the Chromebook. There is no dedicated section or option on the homepage clicking on which will reveal the total storage and the total free space on a Chromebook.
But here in this article, we have compiled a few steps that you can use to find out the free storage on your Chromebook device. Some people might already be aware of these methods, but for those who are having trouble with it, this article will help you out. So without any further ado, let’s get into it.
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How to check the Storage Space on Chromebook?
As mentioned above, there are several ways to go about it.
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Using the Files App:
The Files app lets a user access the different directories present in a Chromebook. It is like Chromebook’s version of Windows Explorer. So open up the Files app on your Chromebook and then click on the three-dot icon at the top right corner of your screen. In the list of options that pop up, you will see your remaining storage at the bottom of this list. If you want further details about your storage space, click on this option, and it will take you to the storage settings section of the Files app. Here, you will get a detailed overview of where your storage is being used. At the top, you will see two parts, In Use and Available. In Use is the current storage space that is occupied by different things in your device. And Available is the storage space that is free in your system. Adding both of these parts will give you the total storage space of your Chromebook.