c stores temporary data in RAM to help apps run faster. But when too many apps are open, or background processes take up too much memory, things can slow down. That’s where clearing your Mac’s RAM cache comes in handy! Doing this can free up memory, speed things up, and keep your system running smoothly. In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple yet effective ways to free up and clear your MacBook’s RAM cache so you can get back to a faster, more efficient Mac. (Watch video tutorial for better understand)
Here are some Ways to Free Up & Clear MacBook RAM Cache
1. Restart Your MacBook
This is the simplest trick in the book! Restarting your Mac clears the RAM cache and gives your system a fresh start.
2. Use Activity Monitor to Find Memory Hogs
Open Activity Monitor (Press Command + Space, type Activity Monitor, and hit Enter). Click the Memory tab to see active processes. Find apps using excessive memory. Click the X button to quit them.
3. Free Up RAM Using Terminal
Open Terminal (Press Command + Space, type Terminal, and hit Enter). Type this command and press Enter:
sudo purge
Enter your admin password when prompted and wait a few seconds while your Mac clears unused memory.
4. Free up Caches
Click on “Go” – “Go to Folder” now copy paste this prompt “~/Library/Caches” and hit “Enter” select all cached file and folder then delete it.
5. Reduce Startup Apps
Open System Settings > Users & Groups. Click Login Items. Remove unneeded apps by selecting them and clicking the “-” button.
