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There are a lot of folders in my Library Cache, most of which are blue in color. Is it safe to delete these? There are other folders that are not in blue also. Which ones can I delete or should I not delete any? They say that this is one reason why my desktop runs slow.
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.6
Usually, clearing the user's Library Caches folder does not save you much as the next time macOS boots, or you launch various applications, they repopulate that Caches folder with their necessary runtime cached data. Who is the "they" that says this is one reason your desktop runs slow? Pooh.
When you boot into Safe Boot mode, it will clear System caches, but not the local user Caches. In the Finder, press shift+cmd+G and enter the following path, then press return:
~/Library/Caches
and that will open a Finder window on the contents of the Caches folder. Press cmd+A to select everything in it, then right-click and choose Move to Trash. Do not empty the Trash, but reboot normally and then empty the Trash.
Actually, cached data is what the OS and apps use to speed things up.
But if you want, you can start up in Safe Mode. When you get to the desktop, restart again normally. Among other things a Safe Mode startup does, it clears all cache data of the user account you login into with Safe Mode.
You can do the same thing manually by simply putting everything in the Cache folder of your user account in the trash and restart the computer.
Suggest following the advise fro @ Kurt Lang -->> First.
Only after doing the above actions and if still having a Slow Computer there are a number of Other Factor that could come into play including Third Party Applications and Lack of Empty Space on the Drive
To get a possible better look -->>
Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.
The application is free or paid from added features.
It will take a Snap Shot - both the hardware and software.
The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information.
Post back the Full Report - copy and paste ——> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <——
We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues.
Clearing Library Cache
