In most computer-based web browsers, you can open menus used to clear cache, cookies, and history, by pressing Ctrl-Shift-Delete (Windows) or Command-Shift-Delete (Mac).
How do I empty the cache on a Mac?
How to clean your system cache on Mac
- Open Finder. From the Go menu, select Go to Folder...
- A box will pop up. Type in ~/Library/Caches/ and then click Go.
- Your system, or library, caches will appear. ...
- Here you can open up each folder and delete unneeded cache files by dragging them to the Trash and then emptying it.
What happens when you clear cache?
When the app cache is cleared, all of the mentioned data is cleared. Then, the application stores more vital information like user settings, databases, and login information as data. More drastically, when you clear the data, both cache and data are removed.