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If you’ve been experiencing slower performance or loading issues on your Mac while using Safari, clearing your cache can be an effective solution. Over time, the cache can become cluttered with unnecessary data, which may affect your browser’s performance. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clear cache on Safari for Mac.

Step-by-Step Guide to Clearing the Cache on Safari for Mac

1. Open Safari: Start by opening the Safari browser on your Mac.
2. Settings Menu: In the top-left of your screen and click the Safari menu, and select Settings…

Depending on the version of macOS you’re using, it may be labeled Preferences… instead.

Safari Menu with Settings selected

3. Privacy Tab: In the Settings window, select the Privacy tab.
4. Start Process: Click the button labeled Manage Website Data…

Privacy Tab in Safari Settings window

5. What to Clear: In this list, you can manually select the websites you’d like to clear the data for, then select Remove.

WARNING: This process clears all data for the selected websites, not only the cache!

NOTE: You can also clear all cached data, by clicking Remove All. This action will delete cached all data for all websites, potentially speeding up your browser and freeing up storage space.

Manage Website Data window

Clearing your cache not only improves performance but also helps in resolving certain login issues and displaying updated website content. It’s a quick maintenance task that can enhance your browsing experience.

Regularly clearing your cache, especially if you notice Safari slowing down, ensures a smoother experience. It’s a straightforward process that can make a significant difference. Remember, this process also clears your cookies.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can ensure that your Safari browser and Mac runs efficiently, providing you with a seamless and fast browsing experience every time.

I hope this article helped you learn how to clear the cache on Safari for Mac, along with some of the reasons to do so!

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  • Apple – The featured image.