How To Clear Your Cache On A Mac

[@LiilZay]

man You Saved Me Instead Of Restarting And Re Installing Every Thing I Just Cleared My Cache Or Going To A Computer Store And Spend Money This Really Worked I Was Down To 3GB Of Storage because of my Other That I Couldn't Get Rid Of But Clearing My Cache Put Me Back At 400GB Man Thank You Computer Running Like A Champ Sorry So Long I Just Really Thank You So Much

[@StringMembrane]

This is helpful. I had to look up what a "tilde" was. For computer-challenged people, it is "~" to the left of the "1" key. I also get "back-slash" (/) and "forward-slash" (\) confused. I know how to spell "library", thankfully, and "Caches" is not $...

[@Spotlight360Ent]

StringMembrane great I was in desperate need 👍🏽😬

[@jurassicwars]

Lol thanks

[@jas_bataille]

I just type "/ Library / Extensions" in the path searcher. By typing this you can choose between "/ Library " and "/ System / Library" , which are *two different things*. ***Absolutely never, ever mess with "/ System / Library" unless you're 1000% certain what you're doing.*** My guess is that the cache files are on both libraries tho. Also... The "user library" (in your home folder) is a joke, you cannot access nothing. The problem, all 3 library files look and are named identically, do NOT mess up. Apple hide the real libraries on purpose and it drives me absolutely nuts! >:(

[@markanthonygrantos9722]

Tnx

[@heidialina]

@StringMembrane - actually, he said back-slash when he meant forward-slash! The forward slash leans forward (/) and the back-slash leans backwards (\).

[@brahimecharqy]

OMG you save my macbook storage!! Thank you so much bro

[@YuoYouWo]

Hi

[@gabrielapena4068]

If anyone is interested in speeding up a Mac the best info that ive ever had was with the Mels Speed Method (just google it) without a doubt the most useful remedy that I've tried.

[@evertola3598]

hi guys, the best success that i've had was by using the Mels Speed Method (i found it on google) definately the most useful treatment that I've followed.

[@prodmemo]

^scam these are bots

[@galacticcommander1085]

i came here because my other storage was 500gb

[@leopardrules]

As Alexeev highlighted, the first folder you cleared is the cache pertaining to your user only, and the second is the cache for the system globally. Hence why the second folder still had things inside it.

[@png000]

finally somethiin gwithout a mac cleaner ad, thank you so mcuh!!!!!!

[@SuperDeluxeEdition]

Very helpful! I had the Dropbox App and omg, what a pain it is to have it. It didn't matter if I had Smart Sync on; Huge amounts of data was downloading in my hard drive from the clients. I uninstalled the DB app and now I had to clear my cache. Thank you for this helpful video.

[@mikeyobright]

Wow, this video LITERALLY saved me 300 GB worth of storage space! I honestly can't thank you enough but dropped a follow for sure! :)

[@Azuke27]

straight to the point well explained quick and easy to follow thanks my dude helped me A LOT

[@denikalayaoen]

This is VERY helpful. It cleared an amount of 12 GB in my storage. Thank you!

[@Sk3tchPad]

Those two folders aren’t the same filepath, which is why clearing the first cache didn’t clear the second one. The first one was ~/Library and the second one was /Library. First one was your user library and the second one was the system library-VERY different

[@andrewkamau1806]

thank you for the clarification

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Thank you, found this very helpful. Looking forward to improved speed.

[@tusshargupta99]

There are two separate Cache folders: 1. When You type Library/Caches : It opens Cache Folder inside of Library folder. 2. When You open through Macintosh Hard disk: It opens Cache folder inside SYSTEM [System/Library/Caches] That's why some files were still present inside System/Library/Caches even when you deleted library/Caches files.

[@SincerelyMrsLilly-mw4xq]

Seriously the only video that helped me through the process!! Thank you!

[@BenzMuzik]

Im scared to do this. my mac runs a bit slow and i use it for music production. If i delete the cache am i safe with all off my music stuff ?

[@sebakl]

yo man i also do music production and i just did this. Working with 12GB of free space and i cleared 9GB doing this. All my projects were still there, the only thing that happened is my plugins quickly rescanned themselves so dont freak out if that happens. but it was all good 👍🏼

[@raztube90]

Perfect man my Mac became so fast I will do this every few months now wow. Also make sure you guys restart after doing this.

[@OohGabbyGiggles]

Holy shit. This freed up 300 GB of storage for me. THANK YOU!!! Great simple straight forward free method. I tired so man other apps and crap other people recommended that did nothing.

[@ggboss5065]

Wtf were you doing with your Mac? 300 gb is insane lol

[@g.3925]

I just deleted 6 GB worth of caches. its not much but it took me from 3 GB left to 9 GB and that's something. thanks so much man

[@emprendiendoenfamilia8399]

Where are you? ... you explained so well, we miss you!!

[@TrackItRight]

~ is for your USER cache. The other library/cache is for the SYSTEM. The paths are NOT the same, hence the "~"

[@robinfann]

Thanks, this was helpful, but PLEASE slow down for those of us over 40!

[@jotttn]

Well said!!!! I thought it was me being dumb

[@Taxyr]

put the video on 0.75

[@rachidaserroukh1716]

I have spent months researching into Mac speed ups and found an awesome resource at Mels Speed Method (check it out on google)

[@RDR2Jammy1337]

Ok boomer

[@Mr25thfret]

Just click your settings gear and slow the video down to your preferred speed. That way, it doesn't slow down those of us over 60. ;-)

[@mikefule]

This seemed to work, thanks. Computer still goes, so far so good. It's amazing how quickly the Cache builds up again. Megabytes in minutes.

[@KPOPOPPIN]

THANKS SO MUCH! I now have a new hobby when I feel like getting rid of useless files from work.

[@kidglove55]

To Charlee Charles, it's the key to the exact left of the number one on your mac while holding the shift key. The squiggly line.

[@Defecato99]

clearing the caches has been the one step move to give me my life back - thanks - short, clear video - watched, acted, resolved - ComputerSurgeon has saved my life (after 2 days of utter nightmare - running multiple cleanmymacX scans and removing everything i possibly could and watching loads of videos telling me loads of dumb-arse, obvs. advise like not to leave loads of tabs on your browser - like Unnn ?!*!? thank you thankyou thankyou

[@thehoneyeffect]

Thanks a million, but please slow down for those under 40 too! Great vid 👏🏽

[@KateMurray]

This solved my problem, thank you. However, I found it after searching for WAY too long and getting far too many answers that didn't work for me before I came across it. I was searching for "scratch disks are full" - not "empty cache" - you may want to add that to your tags!

[@IloiloCityStreetGuide]

thanks for this tutorial, my mac improved after removing the cache

[@dreapassion]

This was so helpful and simple. I was doing this as you were sharing. I simply minimized my screen, I put the video on pause and completed the steps. I will subscribe and see what other goodies you have for a novice like me...thank you!

[@mediamaniaable]

Does deleting cache files affect any picture and movie files I have saved on my hard drive? I want to make sure before I do anything.

[@terry0366]

no it does not, removing cache is just like a shortcut to save a bit of time when extracting packages from the web

[@mediamaniaable]

TerryYMOB Does this mean deleting cache files won’t delete Google Chrome browsing history?

[@zoebaker7457]

Sounds good! The CleanMyMac tutorial said not to delete the folders, only the contents. Why would he advise that if you can just go ahead and delete everything? Also, some of my applications/programs on my MAC have individual Cache folders e.g. Office apps. Can I just do the same thing to those Cache folders? thanks.

[@shannonw8631]

omg i had less than 2GB left now before this video and i was so worried but now I have 70GB left!! thank you!

[@zacharyterry3252]

W lad, saved my homework assignment

[@spookymanelacrow4001]

Hey I'm not sure if you can answer this but, If I use logic or any other DAW on a mac, by going to the "cache folder" and deleting the folders in it, will it affect any of the contents within logic or another program I might use? Really want to know before i start deleting to clear space and optimize performance of the computer.

[@NeverAsk]

thanks Man! I just deleted 85000 files, damn! it was too much.

[@yakume1851]

Jesus

[@borispradel1037]

There are two cache folders: one in users library and the other under system library. That's why you deleted the files and you found some others in the system library folder.

[@aleksandralekseev9167]

One path that you have started with ~ is the same as /User/ but /Library refers to the system processes that was generated by the system itself. So these 2 paths you have shown point 2 different folders=)

[@theuniversalmarketingmaste1999]

What I think is cool is you speak competent like a Surgeon

[@hyperiontherapper]

Nice Metropolis intro from Logic lol

[@danielhorwith3098]

Quick question -- After I remove all the cache to the trash, do I then empty the trash bin?

[@LennyTrees]

42k files deleted, 110 gb later! Thank you my man

[@josephotieno6306]

well done bro.. great job you really simplify technical stuff

[@itarpejo3483]

You did an amazing job! My scratch disk showed full while I am working on photoshop but my MacBook is totally empty without any files... Can you share some videos with instructions?

[@peachpng-2313]

The files in my Library Caches folder range from Adobe, Spotify, Google, iTunes (totals up to around 15GB). Is it safe to delete all of these?

[@trutris124]

Yea, it is just information that takes up space. It won’t take out anything like passwords or work you have done.

[@pholobodob]

THANK YOU, YOU ARE THE MOST UNDERATED TUTORAL CHANEL

[@KB-sm6pj]

thanks bro this actually worked unlike other videos God bless bro!

[@MalosiAudios]

thanks dude this is definitely gonna help with my streaming >:D

[@katyanaa]

My origin suddenly won’t load when I had already put in the redeem codes, was about to explode but then I found your video. download resumed normally. Thank you

[@kimonaNo1]

Thanks! What happens if some of your cached items won't remove from the trash? I'm on El capitan and that's what I'm getting. Also how do you secure empty trash on El Capitan?

[@staticbubblegum]

Thank you!!!! something that actually reduces system storage!!!! not just someone telling you to delete photos and empty trash -_-

[@grimone1894]

the case folder don't come up. I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) pls help?

[@sylviavanz2329]

do i need to empty the trash? do i need to re-start? (thanks you make it simple)

[@icreateart1407]

Dumb question - Do you have to empty the trash for it have an effect?

[@danielhorwith3098]

I am wondering the same thing and I cannot find an answer...

[@kimballcougars]

I watched another video and it said NOT to remove any of the folders in the cache...But you indicated you could just remove all the folders, right?

[@Waterchild11]

I never comment on KZbin vids but thanks man your great at explaining.

[@Dan-ky5es]

Can I ask if you delete all cache images files, cookies etc., will this also risk deleting your actual work saved in your documents etc.?

[@user-le3rr9iq5y]

Thank you for your much needed help! You are right about improving the speed on the computer!

[@rosdos100]

i never had the macintosh option

[@spidermozz4708]

holy crap, i'm doing what you did and 50,000+ Items are being deleted! Thanks a ton man!

[@goldentintype9943]

this video is a godsend

[@heidialina]

Helpful - except that you said "back-slash" when you actually meant forward slash (/), so at first I couldn't find the library. Then I looked and saw that you typed in a forward slash, not a back-slash. Thanks for the helpful tip on clearing all these cache files!

[@DanielAttila]

Amazing resource. Thanks for posting it. A lot of us don't want to reinstall the OS just to wipe a Mac.

[@carolinachris9537]

I was skeptical about this but until I meet Chris_hacker266 on Instagram and he helped me to unlock my iPhone thanks alot

[@ourdesirevevo5746]

DUDE THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! VERY HELPFUL!!!! I COULD NOT WATCH MY SHOWS ON HULU AND I CLEARED THE CASHE AND THEN IT WORKED!!!! I LITERALLY COULD NOT FIND ANY OTHER WAY TO FIND THE PROBLEM ONLINE FOR SOME REASON THANKS MATE AND GOD SPEED

[@thecarrendoshow3674]

Thanks bro this helped out a lot. Do you know why it takes so long to import a clip onto imovie? I did a videopodcast that was 2 hours. Tried importing to imovie and said 16 hours to import

[@mobsquad8557]

That video was very helpful and I have it saved. How can we free up some ram on my iMac? THANKS!! GREAT VID

[@virginiasubadallrecipes7720]

I will watch and try this later, thanks for making this video, help me a lot rather than paying $299😩

[@smcukers]

thank you so much!! the only tut out of many that helped... freed 121g

[@datdistribution2673]

Dude you’re a lifesaver

[@user-kz7hh7gt5p]

simple, easy to understand❤︎ looking forward to more clean MAC videos.

[@stephennear9557]

Is there not a chance I could delete something necessary or create errors by select all and deleting every folder in the caches?

[@debbiemcdowell9587]

would like to know how to fix the "Safari Can't Connect to the Server" issue. Thanks for the video on clearing caches. It was great.

[@zacharycook540]

Debbie McDowell Try disabling plugins from the safari preferences and see if that’ll work

[@carlwinslow4175]

Helpful for fist part 2nd part removing caches was so quick don't know if I was able to get but thx anyways

[@11uja]

wow finally a video that doesn't give me the runaround! bookmarked to share with friends in the future

[@jayjibsbeats]

Thank you! Still useful in 2022.

[@TheHardcoreGamer10]

Now I can update the system thank u so much ♥️ u earned a like and sub ❤️

[@Max-122]

Hi, do you ever had problem with usb macbook ports? I noticed that one of the 2 USB ports seems underpowered and I don't know what to do.. The problem is that if I connect a fan it works but not at the maximum power as for the other usb port. And when I connect the external soundcard to it sometimes it disconnect en re-connect itself... Do you know why this happens? (I noticed that if I phisically press more the usb cable in the usb port it works at maximum power...)

[@Ferco124]

OMG YOU HELPED ME A LOT! I GOT 246GB BACK!!!

[@richardoosthuizen9745]

Thanks so much, I just removed 30 000 files :)

[@albertedits1252]

Hey I know your comment is from awhile ago but does it affect your software when you use them?

[@southeastgatheringformeher6375]

Great help - clear simple and added to my Mac sense.

[@William_CD]

you are such a hero. I Thank you for saving my storage!

[@ArtofPopLLC]

Typo here--Tilde with a forward slash "/", not with a back slash "\". Thanks CS; much appreciated.

[@kulucriss1]

Thank you, 50,000 files removed!

[@Probablyervy]

100k for me lmao

[@rasmacity4229]

7000 for me

[@orn1x346]

30k files for me lol

[@teaallergic6558]

Dudeee thank you this cleared over 100 GB on my mac!!!

[@KickomoNA]

I fucking love you😂😂 I’ve been struggling with my computer being slow so hopefully it works.

[@polillaperuviana4547]

Best video ever! Thank you so much! Still working!

[@kidglove55]

To the computer surgeon, I am using my second MacBook Pro 13" because my main MacBook Pro 15" keeps shutting down and restarting. I replaced the hard drive cable that connects it to the mother board. Still does the same thing. Do you have any idea why this is happening?

[@1cryba]

any other tips on a slow MAC?

[@Edgar-Egg]

Thank you :D It Removed 167.973 Files, Although its 2020 Now and This Video is 2 Years Old It Worked!

[@Edgar-Egg]

Recently Ive been Having Problems With my Mac Crashing when i Opened Specific Apps, And ive Seen Videos About clearing the Cache to Help it. But Since they Were 6 and 7 Years Old they didnt Work anymore, Then i Found this only 2 Year Old Video and it Worked. I Hope It Fixed It. Thank You!

[@Edgar-Egg]

It Also Got me Over 50 GB Of Space allthough i Still have another 600 GB Left it Still Helped :D

[@s-oneproductiongmbh7150]

Such a great tip Men you are a master !! Just need know if there is two caches lib cause I still see some.. In my DAW Logic Pro X everything is super slowed down cause of this for sure & some main disc space to free out..Macpro 2020 16Cores gpu Vega II32Go/ 128Go Ram and I feel like an old elephant !! lol ;

[@Wacekeb]

Love a direct video! thank you

[@louiskruger5413]

Thanks a mill. A video that actually adds value1

[@JorsMoreno]

Thanks for this tutorial, was excellent.

[@sainiranjan40]

I have Xcode 11.6 and 11.3 on my system. Since I downloaded 11.3 my mac became extremely slow. As I open Xcode 11.6 > Preferences, it just freezes with mouse circle forever on screen. Can you please help how to diagnose the issue ?

[@charleecharles9812]

What is the path at 1:19? I can't see the very first thing you typed before the back slash. Thanks.

[@ComputerSurgeon]

~/Library

[@luisurquiza804]

were is it in my key bord????

[@tezesquire5264]

yea, i don't see that symbol at all @@luisurquiza804

[@adenhadlock6888]

When he does ~ it means type the following, so he means type /library

[@ingridrnilsen]

library - application support - google - driveFS - "long number" - content_cache is taking up 60GB. Can I delete every folder within it?

[@ronaldogonzalez6715]

Thank you so much , this was a really big help

[@anthonykizza3418]

Wuuuuuu this is a big saver, you have helped me alot

[@kaneesh4u]

Hi Hope you and your family are safe. This informations is useful, and thank you so much. How to get rid of "other" ( i have 96GB under this heading on my Macintosh HD) on About this Mac/Storage? Thank you in advance.

[@blincs4682]

I did the -/Library thing and it doesn’t come up it goes to desktop

[@KPOPOPPIN]

you should use ~ (tilde) instead, not dash

[@andrewlessey9156]

What song is this in the beginning of the vid>> ???

[@mannygill7693]

This guy is the best