Close as many open programs as possible before you delete your application cache (also known as the user cache). Clearing your Mac’s application cache is a safe way to reclaim disk space and troubleshoot problematic applications. Your Mac caches files to improve the speed of apps and services on your computer, so you may notice a small lag the first time you re-open certain apps.
Close as many open programs as possible before you delete your application cache (also known as the user cache). Clearing your Mac’s application cache is a safe way to reclaim disk space and troubleshoot problematic applications. Your Mac caches files to improve the speed of apps and services on your computer, so you may notice a small lag the first time you re-open certain apps.
You can also get here by clicking the Go menu and selecting Go to Folder….
If you see an error telling you that one or more of the files can’t be deleted, they’re being used by an application that’s open. Skip deleting these files for now, then try deleting them later when the programs in question aren’t open. Check out our Mac optimization guide for more tips and tricks to improve your Mac’s performance.
If you see an error telling you that one or more of the files can’t be deleted, they’re being used by an application that’s open. Skip deleting these files for now, then try deleting them later when the programs in question aren’t open. Check out our Mac optimization guide for more tips and tricks to improve your Mac’s performance.
If you see an error telling you that one or more of the files can’t be deleted, they’re being used by an application that’s open. Skip deleting these files for now, then try deleting them later when the programs in question aren’t open. Check out our Mac optimization guide for more tips and tricks to improve your Mac’s performance.
If you already see a Develop menu item in the bar at the top of the screen, skip to Step 5. If you use Google Chrome to browse the web instead of Safari, check out our guide to clearing the cache in Chrome.
If you already see a Develop menu item in the bar at the top of the screen, skip to Step 5. If you use Google Chrome to browse the web instead of Safari, check out our guide to clearing the cache in Chrome.
You can now close the Advanced window.
You can now close the Advanced window.
Booting into Safe Mode clears the font cache, kernel cache, and other system caches. Your Mac then rebuilds these caches automatically. The steps to boot into Safe Mode are different depending on whether your Mac has an Apple silicon or Intel processor. To find out your processor type, click the Apple menu and select About This Mac. [3] X Research source
Turn off your Mac. Press and hold the power button until you see the Startup Options window. [4] X Research source Select your startup disk. Press and hold the Shift key as you click Continue in Safe Mode. Sign in to your Mac. Reboot your Mac normally when you’re finished and your system will start caching again as needed.
Turn off your Mac. Press and hold the Shift key as you turn your Mac back on. Release Shift when you see the login window. Sign in to your Mac (you may have to do this twice). Once signed in, you’ll see Safe Boot window at the top-right corner of the window. Restart your Mac to clear your system cache.
Clearing your Mac’s system cache manually is not recommended, as it could cause your Mac to freeze. If you want to clear the system cache safely, you should do so in Safe Mode. If you want to delete files from the system cache manually anyway, use this method to do so. You will need to be an administrator to clear the system cache files.
Clearing your Mac’s system cache manually is not recommended, as it could cause your Mac to freeze. If you want to clear the system cache safely, you should do so in Safe Mode. If you want to delete files from the system cache manually anyway, use this method to do so. You will need to be an administrator to clear the system cache files.
You can also get here by clicking the Go menu and selecting Go to Folder….
