If your device is getting slow, you may need to clean out your caches. Most devices simply need a reboot but if that doesn’t work, follow the instructions below to empty your temporary files.
Be sure to close all open programs to ensure files aren’t in use. Always reboot your system after clearing temporary files.
- Windows – Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left, type %temp% and enter. Select all, then delete. Be sure to empty the desktop Recycle Bin.
- Mac – Go to the Finder, hold down SHIFT or OPTION/ALT and hit the “Go” Menu. Select “Library”, hold OPTION and click GO. Open the “Caches” folder, select all and send them to the trash. Don’t forget to empty your Trash.
- Linux (Ubuntu) – In the shell, run the following command (requires super user access) – sudo rm -rf /tmp/*
- iPad/iPhone – Go to Settings – General – iPhone (or iPad) Storage. Apple recommends deleting and reinstalling Apps to clean them up.
- Android – Go to Settings – Apps – All. Select your largest Apps and clear cache for each.
- Web Browsers – Generally, all browsers give you the option to delete temporary Internet files under Settings or Options and under the Security/Privacy sections. One thing to note. You can also delete other cached data, such as cookies, passwords and form data but doing so will reset saved settings for websites. These settings are usually small and won’t free up much space.
DON’T FORGET to clear out your Trash/Recycle Bin and restart your device.