| 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 |