Apple allows app installations on external SSDs with macOS Sequoia

appleinsider.com November 4, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

Apple's macOS Sequoia now allows users to install apps from the Mac App Store on external SSDs, a change from the previous requirement to install them on the internal drive. This feature is designed to help manage storage space. To use this option, users must open the Mac App Store, go to Settings, and select an external drive for large apps over 1GB. The external drive must be connected when enabling this feature. While users can toggle this setting, they cannot choose where individual apps are installed. Apps under 1GB will still install on the internal drive, and users need to keep track of their app locations, especially when switching Macs.


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