@gruber Gruber, I basically use iCloud just for app sync on mobile and nothing more. I use https://cloudmounter.net for every cloud need. Apple occupied almost my whole drive leaving me with low internal storage and a slow M2 machine. Now I have turned off every iCloud feature possible and only have my important apps sync. Now my tera drive is fast and usable and my Mac flies! Lesson learned. iCloud in your Mac is not worth it.
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