how do I clear caches from my mac desk top
how do I clear caches from my mac desk top
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
how do I clear caches from my mac desk top
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
Welcome!
The macOS runs automatic maintenance scripts during idle hours that take care of all the cleaning, clearing, and defragging one needs. It has worked that way for 20 years.
The only other action you can do is an occasional restart. I try to do that about once every week to 10 days. If you have very little RAM installed (4 to 8GB), more often may be better, like every 4-5 days.
Please DO NOT install any software that claims to clean, tune-up, optimize, mop, or change your Mac's nappies, as ALL those interfere with the automated protection and maintenance that you paid Apple to build into the operating system. I've seen far too many "poor performance" posts here that were traced to useless cleaning and anti-virus apps.
Welcome!
The macOS runs automatic maintenance scripts during idle hours that take care of all the cleaning, clearing, and defragging one needs. It has worked that way for 20 years.
The only other action you can do is an occasional restart. I try to do that about once every week to 10 days. If you have very little RAM installed (4 to 8GB), more often may be better, like every 4-5 days.
Please DO NOT install any software that claims to clean, tune-up, optimize, mop, or change your Mac's nappies, as ALL those interfere with the automated protection and maintenance that you paid Apple to build into the operating system. I've seen far too many "poor performance" posts here that were traced to useless cleaning and anti-virus apps.
Are you having a specific problem that makes you feel the need to clear caches?
Boot into safe mode then reboot normally How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
how do I clear caches from my mac desk top