How do I clear cache and temporary files on Mac?

How to deleted temporary system log files, VM files, caches


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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Mar 16, 2024 11:09 PM

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Mar 17, 2024 1:53 AM in response to Akkiraddy_harishankar

Akkiraddy_harishankar wrote:

How to deleted temporary system log files, VM files, caches

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Why and what goes the user gain


The Console Application is not a place to be looking to make more space on the computer


System Log files are always being generated and all the time.


They do not use that much space .


VM Files and in Third Party Software like Parallels or similar Virtual Machine Files ?


System Cache files ?


Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.


The System Cache files will be recreated when the Operating System needs them again.

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