Computer Cleanup Checklist

Free up disk space and organise your computer — Windows and Mac.

How to use: Check off each task as you complete it. Print this page or save as PDF for offline use. Your progress is saved in your browser.

📋 Before You Start 2 items

Note current disk usage: GB free of GB
Ensure you have a recent backup

⚡ Quick Wins— 15 minutes 6 items

Empty Recycle Bin / Trash
Clear Downloads folder (sort by date, delete old files)
Clear browser cache and history
Delete items from Desktop you no longer need
Run Storage Sense (Win) or "Reduce Clutter" (Mac)
Clear temporary files (Win: %temp%, Mac: ~/Library/Caches)

🔍 Deep Clean— 30 minutes 7 items

Uninstall programs/apps not used in 6+ months
Find and delete large files (Win: WinDirStat / Mac: Finder → sort by size)
Remove old system restore points / Time Machine snapshots
Clear old Windows Update files / Mac software update cache
Delete duplicate files (use a duplicate finder tool)
Clean up old user account data if applicable
Review and clean Startup/Login Items — disable non-essentials

📁 Organisation— 20 minutes 5 items

Create a simple folder structure: Documents, Projects, Archive
Move loose files into the right folders
Set up cloud sync for important folders (OneDrive/iCloud/Dropbox)
Pin frequently used folders to Quick Access / Sidebar
Set Downloads folder to auto-sort or auto-delete after 30 days

🌐 Browser Cleanup 4 items

Remove unused browser extensions
Clear saved passwords for sites you no longer use
Delete unused bookmarks and organise the rest
Review and manage saved form/autofill data

Final Check

Disk after cleanup: GB free (target: at least 15% free)

Progress

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