If you have multiple devices such as an iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch, all packed with apps and files, there could be gigabytes of data. The first step to solving this problem is to remove the files from your computer. You can do this with the latest version of iTunes or you can manually delete the files. Firstly, make sure to update to the latest version of iTunes to ensure these steps work for you. In iTunes, enter the drop down menu by pressing the icon on the top left and going into “Preferences”.The “Devices Preferences” window will open. Click on the “Devices” tab and you’ll get a few options. Your backed up devices will appear in a list, along with the last time they were synced. Click on a device name and then hit “Delete Backup” to clear it from your computer. Repeat this for all other devices that have been synced. While you're here, check the option box to prevent further automatic syncs. Now that you’ve cleared all that space from your computer, you’ll need a new place to remove duplicate itunes up your iOS devices. Enabling cloud storage will allow you to save files securely online. Make sure you’ve updated to at least iOS 5 or later to ensure this process works. Enter the settings menu, scroll down and select “iCloud”. In this menu, scroll down again and select “Storage & Backup”. At the bottom, toggle “iCloud Backup” to automatically store your account info, documents, and Camera Roll whenever your device is charging and connected to Wi-Fi.
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