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How to Empty the Cache on an Apple Macintosh computer – macOS troubleshooting

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In this video we look at how you can improve the performance of an Apple Macintosh computer by clearing its Cache. As with any troubleshooting tip, you should always make a backup before attempting any maintenance work.

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How to Empty the Cache on an Apple Macintosh computer – macOS troubleshooting

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