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Case Study
How a Family Cleaned 34,521 Duplicate Photos
Jennifer L. organized her family\'s photo chaos and downgraded iCloud
The Challenge
Jennifer L. faced a common problem - storage filling up with no clear understanding of where the space was going. Like many users, the first instinct was to buy more storage or upgrade hardware.
Before TomYaYa
78 GB
Wasted Space
34,521 photos
Duplicates Found
The Solution
After downloading TomYaYa's free version and running a scan, the results were eye-opening. TomYaYa identified exactly where the space was being wasted and provided tools to safely clean it up.
Key Actions Taken
- Ran initial disk analysis to understand storage usage
- Identified duplicate and redundant files
- Used Smart Selection to safely choose which copies to keep
- Verified results before permanent deletion
After TomYaYa
78 GB
Space Recovered
$36/year
Savings
Downgraded from 200GB to 50GB iCloud
Key Takeaways
- Always scan for duplicates before buying more storage
- The free version is powerful enough for most users
- Preview and verification features prevent accidental deletion
- Regular scans help prevent buildup of duplicates
"I had no idea how much space was being wasted. TomYaYa made it easy to see exactly where my storage was going and safely clean it up. Highly recommend!" — Jennifer L., Mom of 3