Clearing Cache

there are 3 types of cache

1. System Cache
2. Browser Cache
3. App Cache

Manually Remove Cache

To delete app cache (which is also called user cache) manually, follow these steps:

• • Open Finder and select Go > Go to Folder
  • Type in ~/Library/Caches and hit Enter
  • Backup the folders if you are worried about something going wrong
  • Keep the folders, but go into each one and delete the files inside

Clear Browser Cache

• Go to Safari > Preferences
• Select the Advanced tab
• Enable Show Develop menu
• Go to the Develop section in the menu bar
• Click on Empty Caches

Reboot into Safe Mode which will automatically delete temp & cache files. Reboot normally.

Most web browsers have a menu option or an option in the "Settings" to clear their browser cache.

If an app doesn't have an option of clearing the app's cache, then it is best to leave it alone or it could adversely affect the app.

Definitely do not use any third party cleaning apps as they cause more problems than they solve plus they affect system performance.

If you are having a specific issue you are trying to solve, then run the Apple Diagnostics. To look for possible software issues run EtreCheck (no install necessary if downloaded from the website) and post the report here using the "Additional Text" icon which looks like a piece of paper.

bigD5728 Said:

"Clearing Cache Without using free/paid apps what is the best manual way to clean up cache on a MacBook pro? How often should it be done?"

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Clearing your Temporary Internet Files (Cookies & Cache) of Safari:

Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data. Whereas Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.  Use this Link: Clearing History and Cache - Apple Communities