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How to clear System memory

How to clear my system memory. It is showing 59GB and I do not know why is it so huge.


Thanks in advance.

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Apr 17, 2021 10:03 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2021 10:40 AM

bidyut1982 Said:

"How to clear System memory: How to clear my system memory. It is showing 59GB and I do not know why is it so huge. Thanks in advance."

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Saving Space:

Do you mean Hard Drive storage? If so, consider the following:

Saving space would most certainly speed things up. What to consider deleting:

  • Unneeded Items (i.e. iTunes MoviesTV Shows, and Music)
  • Extremely Large Files (i.e. Virtual Machines)
  • Clear: Temporary Internet Files (cookies and cache). 
  • Empty: the Trash


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Apr 17, 2021 10:40 AM in response to bidyut1982

bidyut1982 Said:

"How to clear System memory: How to clear my system memory. It is showing 59GB and I do not know why is it so huge. Thanks in advance."

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Saving Space:

Do you mean Hard Drive storage? If so, consider the following:

Saving space would most certainly speed things up. What to consider deleting:

  • Unneeded Items (i.e. iTunes MoviesTV Shows, and Music)
  • Extremely Large Files (i.e. Virtual Machines)
  • Clear: Temporary Internet Files (cookies and cache). 
  • Empty: the Trash


How to clear System memory

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