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May 30, 2019 What is the Library folder on Mac? The Library folder In macOS is the system folder which keeps important support files, such as user account settings, preference files, containers, application scripts, caches, cookies, fonts and other service files. This folder can run quite large just because so many apps cache something in there. If the cache /Library/Caches folder is over 3Gb then you have something that is caching quite a lot. On the three machines I just checked none had a /Library/Caches folder over.75 Gb so I'd go right ahead and remove some of it.

And thus, he must be aware of the computing words like Caches and Cookies.

  1. Cache files are basically temporary data stored on your hard drive and used to speed up processes. For instance, Safari will download images on a webpage into cache so that next time you visit the site you don’t have to download the images again.
  2. Jun 20, 2017 Clear the cache on Mac manually Open new Finder window. In Menu choose Go - Go to Folder (or use shortcut Shift + Cmd + G). In a window appeared navigate the directory /Library/Cashes. Select all unneeded files and folders and delete them by dragging them to the trash. Once again, using the.
  3. Jan 19, 2018 Clean up your Mac manually. Go to cache and delete the contents – that is what the cache cleaning on Mac is about. Open Finder, select “Go”, click “Go to folder”, type “Library/Caches/”, remove certain cache files, and empty trash.
  4. May 30, 2019  What is the Library folder on Mac? The Library folder In macOS is the system folder which keeps important support files, such as user account settings, preference files, containers, application scripts, caches, cookies, fonts and other service files. All these files help your Mac and applications to function as they should and work fast.
  5. System Cache is present in the Library folder. In some devices, Library folder is hidden by default. You can find it by going to Go in the menu bar and pressing down the Option key on the keyboard. The procedure mentioned below is required to be followed to delete system cache: 1. Open Finder Click on Go in the menu bar and then click on Go To Folder. A window will get open.

Every site or system has its hardware or software sections, which stores the data that has been searched by the user.

This data is known as Cache.

It is just a temporary file created by apps, browsers and many other programs to help your Mac run faster.

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Hardware Caches include CPU Cache, GPU Cache and DSPs (Digital Signal Processors), whereas Software Cache includes Disk/System Cache, User Cache and Web Cache.

Caches are used for future use.

They tell us about the things those were worked on earlier.

This helps in getting served with our past work or its duplicate data.

But we also can’t deny the fact that though caches come in small size, yet they sometimes reach up to gigabytes and take up large space and memory of our device.

Caches, be it of any type, needs to be deleted time to time.

Unlike Windows, there is a whole different procedure to delete cache files in Mac.

We’re serving you with some simple ways to remove the unrequired Caches in your device.

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Use them and enjoy the freed up space and put photos or songs into your Mac.

Also Read: 5 Best FREE Mac Cleaning Software

How To Clear Cache on Mac?

#1. Deleting the Web Cache (In Safari):

If you’re a Mac user, it is entirely possible that Safari is your default browser.

Surfing the Internet of course ends up giving a lot of cache files, which need or should I say MUST be deleted before it clogs all your space.

The cache files in Safari can be deleted by following these ways:

1. Open Safari on your Mac by finding it from Spotlight Search.

2. Go to Preferences in the Menu Bar.

3. A window with many options like General, Tabs, Security, Passwords etc. will appear. Click on the Privacy tab there.

5. Now click on Remove all Website Data.

6. A window asking you to confirm your choice will appear.

7. Click on Remove Now.

All the website data and cookies of Safari will get deleted.

#2. Deleting the Web Cache (in Chrome):

For the ones who use Google Chrome as the browser on their Macs, the following steps can be used to delete the cache:

1. Open Chrome and click on More Tools at the upper right corner of the screen.

2. A tab with Clear Browsing Data will appear. Click on it.

3. All the data will get deleted. You can also use the shortcut key “Command+Shift+Delete” from your keyboard.

#3. Deleting the System and Users Cache:

System Cache is present in the Library folder.

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In some devices, Library folder is hidden by default.

You can find it by going to Go in the menu bar and pressing down the Option key on the keyboard.

The procedure mentioned below is required to be followed to delete system cache:

1. Open Finder > Click on Go in the menu bar and then click on Go To Folder. A window will get open.

2. Now, type ~/Library/Caches and hit Enter.

A new window with all the information of the data used will get open up.

You can choose after looking up the dates, sizes, or types of data which you want to delete and which you want to keep.

Deleting all the cache data is never recommended as some things are important and can be needed in near future.

3. Use the keys “Command+Delete” or drag the folder or file to the Trash folder to delete it completely.

Trash folder can be emptied by using Control/Alt key + Clicking on the trash icon.

#4. Deleting System and Web Cache Automatically:

You can also delete all the cache files just with a mere click.

This can be done with a magic tool named CleanMyMac3.

This tool makes the process of removing Cache very easy.

You can do it in only 3 steps.

1. Download CleanMyMac3.

2. Open it and select System Junk from the menu. You’ll see a Scan option at the bottom. Click on that.

3. After the complete scanning, click on Clean.

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It will not only delete the Cache but will also clean your whole system.

Read our CleanMyMac3 review article to know about its other helpful features.

By the aforementioned ways, you can effortlessly clear the caches, cookies or any system or web history on Mac.

You’ll be amazed to see how much space and memory you’ll save on your system.

Share in the comments about your experience of using these tips.

Also Read: What To Do If Your Macbook Freezes? – Mac Tips and Tricks

Optimized Storage in macOS Sierra and later* can save space by storing your content in iCloud and making it available on demand. When storage space is needed, files, photos, movies, email attachments, and other files that you seldom use are stored in iCloud automatically. Each file stays right where you last saved it, and downloads when you open it. Files that you’ve used recently remain on your Mac, along with optimized versions of your photos.

* If you haven't yet upgraded to macOS Sierra or later, learn about other ways to free up storage space.

Find out how much storage is available on your Mac

Choose Apple menu  > About This Mac, then click Storage. This is an overview of available storage space on your Mac, as well as the space used by different categories of files:

Click the Manage button to open the Storage Management window, pictured below. (The Manage button is available only in macOS Sierra or later.)

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The Storage Management window offers recommendations for optimizing your storage. If some recommendations are already turned on, you will see fewer recommendations.


Store in iCloud

Click the Store in iCloud button, then choose from these options:

  • Desktop and Documents. Store all files from these two locations in iCloud Drive. When storage space is needed, only the files you recently opened are kept on your Mac, so that you can easily work offline. Files stored only in iCloud show a download icon , which you can double-click to download the original file. Learn more about this feature.
  • Photos. Store all original, full-resolution photos and videos in iCloud Photos. When storage space is needed, only space-saving (optimized) versions of photos are kept on your Mac. To download the original photo or video, just open it.
  • Messages. Store all messages and attachments in iCloud. When storage space is needed, only the messages and attachments you recently opened are kept on your Mac. Learn more about Messages in iCloud.

Storing files in iCloud uses the storage space in your iCloud storage plan. If you reach or exceed your iCloud storage limit, you can either buy more iCloud storage or make more iCloud storage available. iCloud storage starts at 50GB for $0.99 (USD) a month, and you can purchase additional storage directly from your Apple device. Learn more about prices in your region.

Optimize Storage

Click the Optimize button, then choose from these options.

  • Automatically remove watched movies and TV shows. When storage space is needed, movies or TV shows that you purchased from the iTunes Store and already watched are removed from your Mac. Click the download icon next to a movie or TV show to download it again.
  • Download only recent attachments. Mail automatically downloads only the attachments that you recently received. You can manually download any attachments at any time by opening the email or attachment, or saving the attachment to your Mac.
  • Don't automatically download attachments. Mail downloads an attachment only when you open the email or attachment, or save the attachment to your Mac.

Optimizing storage for movies, TV shows, and email attachments doesn't require iCloud storage space.

Empty Trash Automatically

Empty Trash Automatically permanently deletes files that have been in the Trash for more than 30 days.

Reduce Clutter

Reduce Clutter helps you to identify large files and files you might no longer need. Click the Review Files button, then choose any of the file categories in the sidebar, such as Applications, Documents, Music Creation, or Trash.

You can delete the files in some categories directly from this window. Other categories show the total storage space used by the files in each app. You can then open the app and decide whether to delete files from within it.

Learn how to redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books.

Where to find the settings for each feature

The button for each recommendation in the Storage Management window affects one or more settings in other apps. You can also control those settings directly within each app.

  • If you're using macOS Catalina, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click Apple ID, then select iCloud in the sidebar: Store in iCloud turns on the Optimize Mac Storage setting on the right. Then click Options next to iCloud Drive: Store in iCloud turns on the Desktop & Documents Folders setting. To turn off iCloud Drive entirely, deselect iCloud Drive.
    In macOS Mojave or earlier, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click iCloud, then click Options next to iCloud Drive. Store in iCloud turns on the Desktop & Documents Folders and Optimize Mac Storage settings.
  • In Photos, choose Photos > Preferences, then click iCloud. Store in iCloud selects iCloud Photos and Optimize Mac Storage.
  • In Messages, choose Messages > Preferences, then click iMessage. Store in iCloud selects Enable Messages in iCloud.
  • If you're using macOS Catalina, open the Apple TV app, choose TV > Preferences from the menu bar, then click Files. Optimize Storage selects “Automatically delete watched movies and TV shows.”
    In macOS Mojave or earlier, open iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences from the menu bar, then click Advanced. Optimize Storage selects “Automatically delete watched movies and TV shows.”
  • In Mail, choose Mail > Preferences from the menu bar, then click Accounts. In the Account Information section on the right, Optimize Storage sets the Download Attachments menu to either Recent or None.

Empty Trash Automatically: From the Finder, choose Finder > Preferences, then click Advanced. Empty Trash Automatically selects “Remove items from the Trash after 30 days.”

Other ways that macOS helps automatically save space

With macOS Sierra or later, your Mac automatically takes these additional steps to save storage space:

  • Detects duplicate downloads in Safari, keeping only the most recent version of the download
  • Reminds you to delete used app installers
  • Removes old fonts, languages, and dictionaries that aren't being used
  • Clears caches, logs, and other unnecessary data when storage space is needed

How to free up storage space manually

Even without using the Optimized Storage features of Sierra or later, you can take other steps to make more storage space available:

  • Music, movies, and other media can use a lot of storage space. Learn how to delete music, movies, and TV shows from your device.
  • Delete other files that you no longer need by moving them to the Trash, then emptying the Trash. The Downloads folder is good place to look for files that you might no longer need.
  • Move files to an external storage device.
  • Compress files.
  • Delete unneeded email: In the Mail app, choose Mailbox > Erase Junk Mail. If you no longer need the email in your Trash mailbox, choose Mailbox > Erase Deleted Items.

Learn more

  • When you duplicate a file on an APFS-formatted volume, that file doesn't use additional storage space on the volume. Deleting a duplicate file frees up only the space required by any data you might have added to the duplicate. If you no longer need any copies of the file, you can recover all of the storage space by deleting both the duplicate and the original file.
  • If you're using a pro app and Optimize Mac Storage, learn how to make sure that your projects are always on your Mac and able to access their files.