| Tool/Command | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Disk Cleanup | GUI | Removes temp files, system cache, and thumbnails |
| Storage Sense | GUI | Automates cleanup of unused files and recycle bin |
CMD: cleanmgr | CLI | Launches Disk Cleanup via command line |
CMD: del /q /f /s %TEMP%\* | CLI | Force deletes all temp files |
PowerShell: Get-ChildItem $env:TEMP -Recurse | Remove-Item -Force | CLI | PowerShell method to clean temp folder |
| Tool/Command | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Finder > Go to Folder > ~/Library/Caches | GUI | Manually clear user cache files |
| Disk Utility > First Aid | GUI | Checks and repairs disk errors |
Terminal: sudo rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/* | CLI | Deletes user cache via terminal |
Terminal: purge | CLI | Clears inactive memory (older macOS) |
| AppCleaner | GUI | Removes apps and associated files cleanly |
| Tool/Command | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| BleachBit | GUI | System cleaner for cache, logs, and temp files |
Terminal: sudo apt autoremove | CLI | Removes unused packages (Debian/Ubuntu) |
Terminal: sudo apt clean | CLI | Clears local package cache |
Terminal: journalctl --vacuum-time=7d | CLI | Deletes system logs older than 7 days |
Terminal: rm -rf ~/.cache/* | CLI | Clears user cache folder |