Where is the storage located on my iMac?

[0rinoco]

On my desktop, I have a 'storage' icon which I don't recall ever using. Where is this located? Thanks in advance.

 

[Lifeisabeach]

On my desktop, I have a 'storage' icon which I don't recall ever using. Where is this located? Thanks in advance.

Run Disk Utility. Where does it say that volume is located?

 

[0rinoco]

Hello, thanks for the reply. Here's a screenshot of it.

 

[Lifeisabeach]

So it looks like you have either a partition on your internal drive labeled that way, or an APFS volume. If you highlight the Storage volume, what does that say?

 

[0rinoco]

Thanks. What does APFS stand for?

 

[Lifeisabeach]

Thanks. What does APFS stand for?

APFS = Apple File System. It's Apple's replacement for Mac OS Extended (HFS+). So you didn't mention what desktop you have, but I assume you should only have a single drive inside. You are running a much older version of macOS than I am, so Disk Utility displays things a little differently. If you have nothing stored on that Storage volume, you should be able to simply click the - button up on the menu bar where it says Volume to remove it. However, before doing so, I absolutely recommend doing a full backup of everything "just in case". But you should be good to go.

 

[BrianBaughn]

In Disk Utility, select the menu item View>Show All Devices and see if that clears it up some for you.

 

[0rinoco]

Many thanks for the input and suggestions. I've decided to keep the storage facility now that I understand it. Very useful. Upgrading my iMac shortly, as this one is, as pointed out, getting on a bit.