Apps · Choosing which apps to move
Which apps are better left on my Mac's built-in drive?
Short answer: Keep daily-use apps, frequently updated apps, apps you need without the drive, login and helper-based tools (VPN, security, drivers) and anything Blocked on your built-in drive.
Keep on your built-in drive:
- apps you use all day (browsers, mail, chat), where launch speed matters most;
- apps that update very often;
- apps you need when the drive isn't connected, such as when travelling;
- apps that start at login or install system helpers (VPNs, security and backup tools, drivers);
- anything Storage Studio marks Blocked.
Everything else is a candidate — start with the biggest ones you rarely open.