How to Clear the Cache on a Mac

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to your Mac's Finder.

   Do this by clicking on your Desktop image or on the blue smiley-face icon on the far left in your Dock.
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   Step 2: Click on Go.

   It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. , It's the sixth selection in the second section of the Go drop-down menu. , It's the square, gray icon shaped like a hard drive.
   
   The default name is Macintosh HD, but it may have been customized. , It contains the silhouette of a person. ,, It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. , It's second from the bottom of the drop-down menu. , It's the bottom-most checkbox in the dialog box.
   
   The "Library" folder is hidden by default in Mac OS.
   
   Click on Use as Defaults if you want to keep the Library folder visible in your user folder. ,, Click and hold the "Caches" folder and move it to the Trash icon in the dock and release the mouse or trackpad button. , It's in the menu bar at the top of the screen. , This confirms and deletes the items that were moved to the Trash.
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   Step 3: Click on Computer.

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   Step 4: Double click on your system drive.

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   Step 5: Double click on the Users folder.

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   Step 6: Double click on .

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   Step 7: Click on View.

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   Step 8: Click on Show View Options.

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   Step 9: Check the box next to "Show Library Folder."

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    Step 10: Double click on the Library folder.

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    Step 11: Drag the Caches folder to the Trash.

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    Step 12: Click on Finder.

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    Step 13: Click on Empty Trash and click OK.

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