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You can, but you don't need to — everything is available in the app. If you prefer, Settings → Advanced has Reveal config file in Finder and Open in default editor. Storage Studio re-reads the file about every 30 seconds, so changes take effect almost immediately.

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Be careful with hand edits: a mistyped value can change what gets moved or cleaned. Your daily self-backup lets you roll back if something goes wrong.

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Settings & keep-time · Advanced, self-backup and Demo Mode

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Can I edit Storage Studio's settings file by hand?

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Short answer: Yes, though it's optional — Settings → Advanced has Reveal config file in Finder and Open in default editor. Changes are picked up in about 30 seconds; edit carefully.

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You can, but you don't need to — everything is available in the app. If you prefer, Settings → Advanced has Reveal config file in Finder and Open in default editor. Storage Studio re-reads the file about every 30 seconds, so changes take effect almost immediately.

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Be careful with hand edits: a mistyped value can change what gets moved or cleaned. Your daily self-backup lets you roll back if something goes wrong.

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