Every application on a MacBook, as well as every action you make, creates cache files in your system and stores them on your disk until you decide to remove them. In this article, we will explain why you should clear your cache, how often you should do this, and what is the quickest way to clear the cache on a MacBook. Show
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#1 Tip to quickly clear cache on a MacBook If you don’t have time to explore how to manually clear cache on a Mac and need to do it quickly, use the special software tool:
MacCleaner Pro. *This article is based on our expertise in understanding the file system of macOS and cache clearing. We’ve been working for 10+ years on developing special disk cleanup utilities for a Mac. We regularly update our apps and the articles according to the changes in the macOS system. For any related questions, contact us by email. Watch the video to see how easy it is to clear Cache files on a Mac with MacCleaner Pro.
What is cacheCache files are temporary files that are stored on a computer’s disk space and reused when needed in order to provide a faster and more efficient performance of the system. There are different categories of cache files:
For instance, when you visit a website, the multimedia content, such as images and video, are being stored automatically on your MaсBook. Consequently, the next time you visit this website, the cached content is re-used for faster performance. A similar process occurs when you use software on macOS. Some supporting files are stored on the disk and re-used to provide proper function for a Mac. Сache files are helpful temporary files. However, over time, they can be unnecessary and may take up too much space on your MacBook disk. Therefore, you should periodically clear the cache on your MacBook. We will share two methods on how to clear them: manually and via special Mac cleaning software. Is it safe to delete cache files?Clearing cache on Mac is safe if you follow some important steps before attempting it. First, quit applications and close running processes before you clear their cache. This will prevent any issues. Also, if you are working with some files or using any app, save your important data before closing the app and clearing its caches. You can safely remove the remaining caches and other service files of the applications you have already uninstalled. If you decide to clear cache manually, make sure to be accurate with the folders inside the Library. You need to understand what files you are removing. We recommend that you use special software, for example, MacCleaner Pro, which does this work safely and with just two clicks. Why clear cache on Mac?Generally, cache files are needed to make the system load faster. However, you should periodically clear the cache on your Mac, and here is why:
Depending on how much you use your browser, you can clear hundreds of megabytes of time-expired cache files on your MacBook Air. Follow the instructions below to clear browser cache on MacBook. How to Clear Safari cache on MacBookIf you use the official Mac web browser, Safari, complete the next steps to clear caches:
Clear Chrome cache on MacBookIf you use one of the most popular browsers, Chrome, follow the next steps to clear caches:
Clear Firefox cache on MacBookIf you use Firefox, take the following steps to clear caches of the browser:
Continue reading to learn how to delete the cache of any application or browser in just two clicks. How to manually clear system and user caches on MacBookEvery browser provides an option to clear its cached data. Things change when it comes to other applications’ caches and system caches. System caches are related to the daily operations of your macOS. By default, Apple stores all cache files in the Cache folder in the Library. We will explain how to find this folder and clear the caches of particular applications inside this folder. Steps to manually clear cache files on a MacBook:
Please note that it is better to remove cache files in each folder rather than the cache folders themselves, in order to avoid any errors. You have to go to the folders one by one and remove caches of the appropriate applications. Also, you must be very careful not to remove system cache folders (those which have the com.apple words in the names.) How to quickly clear any caches and cookies on MacBookIf you are looking for the fastest and safest way to delete cache and other junk on your MacBook, use a cleaning utility from Nektony – MacCleaner Pro. MacCleaner Pro is an easy cache cleaner. The app allows you to complete a MacBook cache reset with just a few clicks. Besides caches, it also allows you to wipe out all other types of junk files from your Mac, such as language resources, logs, downloads, installation files, screenshots, and other unnecessary items. MacCleaner Pro also helps to speed up Mac, optimize RAM usage, and easily manage disk space. Steps to clear cache on a MacBook with MacCleaner Pro:
As you can see, it takes just a few minutes to remove caches with the MacCleaner Pro. You can download a free trial of the MacCleaner Pro application from the official website, or purchase it right now. Podcast: How to clear cache on MacTo sum up the provided ways of cache clearingNow
you know how to clean MacBook Air/Pro from cache files. Please note that you should be careful when manually deleting cache files on Mac. Also, the manual cache clearing of each app will take a significant amount of time. Frequently asked questionsDoes clearing the cache on my Mac improve its performance? How often should I clear my cache? Will clearing cache mess up my computer?How do I clear my cache and cookies on Mac?You can see all the websites that have stored cookies and website data on your Mac, and you can remove some or all of it. In the Safari app on your Mac, choose Safari > Settings, then click Privacy. Click Manage Website Data. Select one or more websites, then click Remove or Remove All.
Is it safe to delete cache files on Mac?Is it safe to delete Mac caches? It's good to be careful about deleting stuff from your Mac, but it's generally safe to remove cached data. You shouldn't run into any major issues if you delete cached files from system-level (/Library/Caches/) and user-level folders (~/Library/Caches/).
Where is my cache on my Macbook Pro?If you don't see the Cache tab in the Activity Monitor window, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click Sharing on the right, then turn on Content Caching. After that, quit and then reopen Activity Monitor to view Cache information.
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