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Cache clean Monterey os

Do I need to clean my cache , MacBook Pro Monterey? Does clearing safari history do that?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Apr 17, 2022 10:16 AM

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Posted on Apr 17, 2022 10:26 AM

If you usually sleep your MBP then shutting it down every now and then, like every other day, will clear out temporary system and application cache and swap files.


One in a while, i.e. once every couple of months or if you're experiencing problems, do a Safe Mode boot: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files




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Apr 17, 2022 10:26 AM in response to macbook16user

If you usually sleep your MBP then shutting it down every now and then, like every other day, will clear out temporary system and application cache and swap files.


One in a while, i.e. once every couple of months or if you're experiencing problems, do a Safe Mode boot: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files




Cache clean Monterey os

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