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Files and backup

Where are my files?

Your files are stored in Macintosh HD > Users > [Your name] in various folders: Movies, Music, Pictures and so on. If you use iCloud Drive, your files and folders are in the Mobile Documents folder in your user account’s library; to locate it in Finder, follow the steps in “Where’s my Library folder?”

Why can’t I empty the Bin?

Quit the app if you can and try again; if that doesn’t work, you’ll need to restart your Mac. Still no joy? Boot into Safe Mode (p26)

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