What files from your Mac do you actually need on your phone?

I recently dropped Dropbox to save myself £10/mo. I’ve replaced it with iCloud Drive, which I pay for already.

Mostly I used it so I can access my files on my iPhone too. But I’ve realised there’s only a few folders I need:

  • Documents. For tickets, ID, or personal info.
  • Screenshots. I occasionally screenshot info or as a reminder. So I need access on the go.
  • Blog drafts. I like to write or refine posts on the train.

The other folders I have are temp ones for getting files from my phone to my Mac. For example audio notes, scanned documents, or TikTok videos I’ve downloaded. Hazel on the Mac then auto-moves them to their final destination on the file system.

Elliot Clowes @ec

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