Disk Monitoring
OtterStat monitors your disk storage and provides volume information.
Menu Bar Display
The Disk indicator shows:
- Disk icon with available free space
- Displays in GB or TB depending on size
Disk Details
Click the Disk indicator to see:
Volume Information
- Volume name - The name of your startup disk
- File system - Usually APFS on modern Macs
- Total capacity - Total disk size
- Used space - Space used by files and system
- Available space - Free space remaining
Usage Visualization
A progress bar shows the percentage of disk space used.
Tips
- Keep at least 10-15% of disk space free for optimal performance
- macOS needs free space for virtual memory and temporary files
- Use "Storage" in System Settings to see what's using space
- Consider using Optimized Storage features in macOS
Common Issues
"Your disk is almost full"
If you see low disk space warnings:
- Empty the Trash
- Delete old downloads and files
- Clear browser caches
- Review and delete large files
- Consider offloading files to external storage or cloud