As laptops get smaller, storage space gets more valuable. While many of us supplement physical storage with cloud-based alternatives, there's no replacement for storage on-demand, even if you're not attached to the internet. And for most Windows users, the quantity of storage wasted on temp files and the Recycle Bin would free up a fair little bit of space on our hard disk if perhaps we're able to we're able to remember to eliminate it.

A new feature in Windows 10's Creators Update has your back.

1. Right click the Windows icon at the end right of the screen and open the System menu.

2. Select Storage in the sidebar at the left.

3. Toggle Storage Sense to the on position.

4. If you'd like to determine what Storage sense deletes (either files in the Trash can or temp files -- or both), click the Change how we free up space link below the toggle.

5. Toggle on, or from the desired settings.