Can I stop iCloud from saving my files? Can I delete anything that is there? I saw and extra charge on my account. Did I automagically sign up to have my iMac saved in iCloud. So confused...
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This new feature is mainly for users on laptops with small drives.
Turn off Desktop and Documents
When you turn off Desktop and Documents, your files stay in iCloud Drive and a new folder is created on your Mac. You can move files from iCloud Drive to your Mac as you need them, or select all of your files and drag them to the place you want to keep them.
1 From your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud.
2 Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
3 Deselect Desktop & Documents Folders.
4 Click Done.
See iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201104
Turn off Desktop and Documents
When you turn off Desktop and Documents, your files stay in iCloud Drive and a new folder is created on your Mac. You can move files from iCloud Drive to your Mac as you need them, or select all of your files and drag them to the place you want to keep them.
1 From your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud.
2 Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
3 Deselect Desktop & Documents Folders.
4 Click Done.
See iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201104
