Spotlight Mac Delete App

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Nowadays, almost every person owns a Smartphone or a personal Computer.

Hello, I'm trying to remove certain apps from the spotlight search. Like in iOS 7 where you could go to the spotlight settings and remove 'apps' so no apps could be searched but i can't find this option in iOS 9.0.1. I've seen the 'settings general search' on the internet but my iphone 6s. 2 days ago  Delete Apps is the app for thoroughly uninstalling applications and their associated files on your Mac. It is completely free with no hidden charges. Key features: Easily find and remove applications; Delete both the app and all its related library files (container files, caches, logs, preferences and so on).

And thus, he must be aware of the computing words like Caches and Cookies.

Every site or system has its hardware or software sections, which stores the data that has been searched by the user.

This data is known as Cache.

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It is just a temporary file created by apps, browsers and many other programs to help your Mac run faster.

Hardware Caches include CPU Cache, GPU Cache and DSPs (Digital Signal Processors), whereas Software Cache includes Disk/System Cache, User Cache and Web Cache.

Caches are used for future use.

They tell us about the things those were worked on earlier.

This helps in getting served with our past work or its duplicate data.

But we also can’t deny the fact that though caches come in small size, yet they sometimes reach up to gigabytes and take up large space and memory of our device.

Caches, be it of any type, needs to be deleted time to time.

Unlike Windows, there is a whole different procedure to delete cache files in Mac.

We’re serving you with some simple ways to remove the unrequired Caches in your device.

Use them and enjoy the freed up space and put photos or songs into your Mac.

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How To Clear Cache on Mac?

#1. Deleting the Web Cache (In Safari):

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If you’re a Mac user, it is entirely possible that Safari is your default browser.

Surfing the Internet of course ends up giving a lot of cache files, which need or should I say MUST be deleted before it clogs all your space.

The cache files in Safari can be deleted by following these ways:

1. Open Safari on your Mac by finding it from Spotlight Search.

2. Go to Preferences in the Menu Bar.

3. A window with many options like General, Tabs, Security, Passwords etc. will appear. Click on the Privacy tab there.

5. Now click on Remove all Website Data.

6. A window asking you to confirm your choice will appear.

7. Click on Remove Now.

All the website data and cookies of Safari will get deleted.

#2. Deleting the Web Cache (in Chrome):

For the ones who use Google Chrome as the browser on their Macs, the following steps can be used to delete the cache:

1. Open Chrome and click on More Tools at the upper right corner of the screen.

2. A tab with Clear Browsing Data will appear. Click on it.

3. All the data will get deleted. You can also use the shortcut key “Command+Shift+Delete” from your keyboard.

#3. Deleting the System and Users Cache:

System Cache is present in the Library folder.

In some devices, Library folder is hidden by default.

You can find it by going to Go in the menu bar and pressing down the Option key on the keyboard.

The procedure mentioned below is required to be followed to delete system cache:

1. Open Finder > Click on Go in the menu bar and then click on Go To Folder. A window will get open.

2. Now, type ~/Library/Caches and hit Enter.

A new window with all the information of the data used will get open up.

You can choose after looking up the dates, sizes, or types of data which you want to delete and which you want to keep.

Deleting all the cache data is never recommended as some things are important and can be needed in near future.

3. Use the keys “Command+Delete” or drag the folder or file to the Trash folder to delete it completely.

Trash folder can be emptied by using Control/Alt key + Clicking on the trash icon.

#4. Deleting System and Web Cache Automatically:

You can also delete all the cache files just with a mere click.

This can be done with a magic tool named CleanMyMac3.

This tool makes the process of removing Cache very easy.

You can do it in only 3 steps.

1. Download CleanMyMac3.

2. Open it and select System Junk from the menu. You’ll see a Scan option at the bottom. Click on that.

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3. After the complete scanning, click on Clean.

It will not only delete the Cache but will also clean your whole system.

Read our CleanMyMac3 review article to know about its other helpful features.

By the aforementioned ways, you can effortlessly clear the caches, cookies or any system or web history on Mac.

You’ll be amazed to see how much space and memory you’ll save on your system.

Share in the comments about your experience of using these tips.

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Use Launchpad to delete an app

Launchpad offers a convenient way to delete apps that were downloaded from the App Store.

  1. To open Launchpad, click it in the Dock or open it from your Applications folder. You can also pinch closed with your thumb and three fingers on your trackpad.
  2. If you don't see the app in Launchpad, type its name in the search field at the top of the screen. Or swipe right or left with two fingers on your trackpad to show the next or previous page.
  3. Press and hold the Option (⌥) key, or click and hold any app until the apps jiggle.
  4. Click next to the app that you want to delete, then click Delete to confirm. The app is deleted immediately. Apps that don't show either didn't come from the App Store or are required by your Mac. To delete an app that didn't come from the App Store, use the Finder instead.


Deleting an app doesn't cancel any subscription you may have purchased with that app. Learn how to cancel subscriptions for apps that were downloaded from the App Store.

Use the Finder to delete an app

  1. Locate the app in the Finder. Most apps are in your Applications folder, which you can open by clicking Applications in the sidebar of any Finder window. Or use Spotlight to find the app, then press and hold the Command (⌘) key while double-clicking the app in Spotlight.
  2. Drag the app to the Trash, or select the app and choose File > Move to Trash.
  3. If you're asked for a user name and password, enter the name and password of an administrator account on your Mac. This is probably the name and password you use to log in to your Mac.
  4. To delete the app, choose Finder > Empty Trash.

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To use an app again after deleting it, either reinstall it or restore it from a backup.

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  • To reinstall apps that were installed as part of macOS, reinstall macOS. This applies to apps such as Safari, iTunes, Books, Messages, Mail, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime.
  • You can also redownload apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books that were installed from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.

Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Learn what to do if the Dock contains an icon with a question mark.