1. Close All Applications

Before starting, close all open apps to avoid deleting files that are in use.

2. Clear User Cache

a. Open Finder

– Press Command + Shift + G or go to Go > Go to Folder…

b. Navigate to User Cache Folder

– Enter: ~/Library/Caches

c. Delete Cache Contents

– Select all (Command + A), then right-click > Move to Trash

3. Clear System Cache

a. Go to System Cache Folder

– Use Command + Shift + G again

– Enter: /Library/Caches

b. Delete Non-Critical Files

– Delete contents inside recognizable app folders (e.g., Adobe, Chrome).

4. Clear Application Logs & Temp Files

a. Go to Logs Folder

– Enter: ~/Library/Logs

– Delete contents from old or large log folders.

b. Temp Files

– Check: /private/var/folders

– Clear contents inside folders only.

5. Use Terminal (Advanced Option)

Use with caution. Run the following commands:sudo rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/*

sudo rm -rf /Library/Caches/*

sudo rm -rf /private/var/folders/*

6. Empty the Trash

Right-click on Trash icon > Empty Trash

Or use shortcut: Command + Shift + Delete

7. Reboot Your Mac

Restarting flushes out memory caches and finalizes cleanup.