:summary[Temporary files are eating up your precious storage space? Read on to learn how to get rid of them from your Mac.]

Did you know that temporary files are constantly created on your Mac? While some of them are automatically cleared, most are still stored on your drive, eating up your precious storage space.

Wondering what temporary files are, where they are stored, and more importantly, how to clear them? Look no further. Here you will find all the answers.

Let's find them out.

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:a[9 Best Ways to Free Up Space on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac'}

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## What Are Temporary Files?

Temporary files are files that are created automatically when we use apps and visit websites. They are designed to help apps run faster and pages load without delays. The main forms of temporary files include caches, log files, [browser cookies](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-cookies-mac), and intermediate document versions.

Regularly, we don't delete them because we don't know where they are. But it's necessary because they can take up several gigabytes of space. 

So the question is: where exactly are the temp files? Keep reading.

## Where Are the Temporary Files on Mac?

As we mentioned earlier, temporary files come in several forms. So it's hard to find all of them. But luckily, you can use Terminal to quickly find the main temporary folder on your Mac. Here's how:

1. Open Finder > Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
2. Paste `open $TMPDIR` into Terminal and press Return, you will see the path to the main temporary folder.

![find-main-temporary-files-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_main_temporary_files_mac_7607d72955.png)

In addition to the main temporary folder, there are other temporary folders on your Mac, which are located in the following locations:

* /tmp
* /private/var/tmp
* /private /var/at/tmp
* /private/var/spool/cups/tmp

The cache is also part of the temporary files. The Caches folder in the user directory holds all of your app's temporary files. If you are having problems with an app, clearing its cache may solve your problem.

Now that you know where your temporary files are, let's see how to get rid of them from your Mac.

## How to Clear Temporary Files on Mac

Temporary files can be cleared safely. But that doesn't mean you can delete them all from your Mac. If you're not sure whether a file is critical to your app or system, leave it alone.

Follow the steps below to safely delete temporary files from your Mac.

### Quickly Delete Temporary Files on Mac with BuhoCleaner

Finding and deleting temporary files manually on a Mac is time-consuming. The best way to do that is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), a handy cleaner for Mac. This tool helps you remove temporary files like log files and caches with only a few clicks. 

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Here's how to delete temporary files on Mac with BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click the Scan button, and it will automatically scan your Mac for unnecessary files.
3. Delete the file results according to your needs.

![quickly-clear-temporary-files-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_clear_temporary_files_mac_1906306450.png)

### Manually Delete Temporary Files on Mac

If you prefer to do it manually, here's what you need to do:

**1. Clean App Cache:**

1. Quit all the apps you're using.
2. Open Finder, then press Shift + Command + G to open the Go to Folder window.
3. Type **~/Library/Caches/** and press Enter.
4. Highlight the cache files you want to delete and drag them to the Trash.
5. Empty the Trash folder.

![delete-caches-mac-manually.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_caches_mac_manually_023e3384e4.png)

:note[We do not recommend that you delete any files that you are not sure can be deleted.]{notetype=Tip}

**2. Clear Browser Temporary Files**

Safari:

1. Launch Safari.
2. Click the Safar menu and select Settings > Privacy.
3. Under Cookies and website data, select Manage Website Data... and click Remove All.
4. Confirm and click Remove Now.

   ![delete-safari-temporary-files.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_safari_temporary_files_436e71291b.png)

Chrome:

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the hamburger menu in the upper right corner of the Chrome window.
3. Select More Tools > Clear Browsing Data.
4. Select the data to delete and click Clear Data.

   ![clear-chrome-temporary-files-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_chrome_temporary_files_mac_1762d5c1c1.png?width=550)
    
Firefox:

1. Launch Firefox.
2. Open its Settings, then click Privacy and Security.
3. Under Cookies and Site Data, click Clear Data... and Manage Data, and all temporary files in Firefox will be deleted.

   ![clear-firefox-temporary-files.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/clear_firefox_temporary_files_7c8faa573c.png)

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

We hope you learned more about temporary files on Mac. Go ahead and choose your preferred way to remove them from your Mac so you can have more space to do what you want on your Mac.

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Did you know that temporary files are constantly created on your Mac? While some of them are automatically cleared, most are still stored on your drive, eating up your precious storage space.

Wondering what temporary files are, where they are stored, and more importantly, how to clear them? Look no further. Here you will find all the answers.

<summary>**Summary**: In this blog, we'll show you how to uninstall Microsoft Office 365, 2019, 2016, and 2011 from your Mac completely.</summary>

Microsoft Office is essential to our daily work. However, many reasons might make you want to remove it from your Mac, such as upgrading to a new version, [freeing up storage space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac), or fixing errors in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other Office applications.

Uninstalling Microsoft Office for Mac should have been easy, but the Microsoft Office Removal Tool only supports Windows. Want to know how to uninstall Microsoft Office for Mac? Please read on. In this article, we will provide you with detailed instructions on how to completely remove Office 365, 2019, 2016, and 2011 from your Mac.

Let's get started.

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:::alsoread

:a[How to Remove Leftovers of Uninstalled Apps on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/remove-leftover-files-mac'}

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## How to Uninstall Microsoft Office on Mac Manually

There are many versions of Microsoft Office. Different versions have different functions. Commonly used versions for Mac are Office 2011, Office 2016, Office 2019, and the latest Office 365. Let's take a look at how to remove them from your Mac.

<note notetype='Note'>Make sure you have signed in to your administrator account on Mac.</note>

### How to Remove Office 2011 on Mac

Microsoft Office stopped supporting Office for Mac 2011 on October 10, 2017. Although you can continue to use its functions, you cannot keep up to date with all the latest features, patches, and security updates. To uninstall it, follow the following steps:

1. Quit all the Office applications first.
2. Open Finder in the Dock and go to the Applications folder.
3. Locate the Microsoft Office 2011 folder and move it to Trash.
4. Empty your Trash and restart your Mac.

### How to Uninstall Office 365, 2019, and 2016 on Mac

Uninstalling newer versions of Office, such as Office 365, is more complicated than uninstalling Office 2011 because you have to delete not only the application itself but also related files stored on the hard drive.

In fact, the steps to remove Office 365, 2019, and 2016 are similar. And they mainly include deleting the Office app icons, removing related files, and unlocking apps from the Dock.

<step step="step 1">**Remove Office for Mac Applications**</step>


1. Launch Finder from Dock.
2. Click on the Applications option, locate and select all Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, OneDrive, and Outlook).
3. Move them to the Trash.

   ![Manually Uninstall Office on Mac with Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manually_uninstall_office_mac_72a60be8e6.png)

<step step="step 2">**Delete Office Associated Files on Mac**</step>

1. On the Finder window, press Shift + Command + G to open the Go to Folder window. 
2. Enter **~/Library** in the box and click the Go button.

    ![Remove Office Related Files on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_office_leftovers_mac_2b61863b62.png?width=500)

3. Find and open the **Containers** folder.
    ![Delete Office Related Files in Container](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_leftovers_in_container_e75b4845a4.png)
4. Locate these folders below and move them to Trash. (Note: Some of them may not be present.)
    - com.microsoft.errorreporting 
    - com.microsoft.Excel
    - com.microsoft.netlib.shipassertprocess
    - com.microsoft.Office365ServiceV2
    - com.microsoft.Outlook
    - com.microsoft.Powerpoint
    - com.microsoft.RMS-XPCService
    - com.microsoft.Word
    - com.microsoft.onenote.mac
    - com.microsoft.OneDrive.FinderSync
5. Click the back arrow in the Finder window to go back to the ~/Library folder.
6. Locate the **Group Containers** folder and open it.
    ![Remove Office Related Files in Group Container](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_leftovers_of_office_mac_6fb6636d10.png)
7. Locate these folders below, if present, and move them to Trash.
    - UBF8T346G9.ms
    - UBF8T346G9.Office
    - UBF8T346G9.OfficeOsfWebHost
    - UBF8T346G9.OneDriveStandaloneSuite
    - UBF8T346G9.OneDriveSyncClientSuite
    - UBF8T346G9.OfficeOneDriveSyncIntegration

    <note notetype='Note'>All your Outlook data will be deleted when you move the first 3 folders to the Trash. Please back them up before you remove them.</note>
8. Empty your Trash.

<step step="step 3">**Remove Microsoft Office Apps from Dock and Restart Mac**</step>


1. If you have Microsoft Office Apps locked in Dock, right-click app icons > Options > Remove from Dock.
2. Restart your Mac to uninstall Microsoft Office for Mac completely.

![Remove Office from Dock](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/remove_office_from_dock_9ac912d498.png?width=500)

## How to Uninstall Microsoft Office on Mac Quickly

You may notice that it takes a long time to manually remove Microsoft Office for Mac. Is there an easier solution? The answer is yes. [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) is exactly the tool you need. It is a simple and easy-to-use Office uninstaller for Mac. With this tool, you can remove Office applications and related files safely and completely.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

1. Make sure you have BuhoCleaner installed on your Mac.
2. Launch it and click App Uninstall, you will find all the apps installed on your Mac.
3. Locate the Microsoft Office applications, check the boxes next to them, and click the Remove button.

![Quickly Uninstall Office on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quicky_uninstall_office_mac_buhocleaner_65ed89b34e.png)

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

That's all about how to uninstall Microsoft Office on Mac. All in all, it is easy to uninstall Office 2011 for Mac, but it is a bit complicated and time-consuming to remove Office 365, 2019, and 2016 on Mac. For a quicker and easier solution, we recommend you to use BuhoCleaner. This handy Office uninstaller allows you to delete all Office applications and their related files in a few clicks. [Try](https://www.drbuho.com/buhocleaner/download) it for free now.

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2 Ways to Completely Uninstall Office on Mac

Microsoft Office is essential to our daily work. However, many reasons might make you want to remove it from your Mac, such as upgrading to a new version, freeing up storage space, or fixing errors in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or other Office applications.

Uninstalling Microsoft Office for Mac should have been easy, but the Microsoft Office Removal Tool only supports Windows. Want to know how to uninstall Microsoft Office for Mac? Please read on. In this article, we will provide you with detailed instructions on how to completely remove Office 2011, 2016, 2019, and 365 from your Mac.

2 Ways to Completely Uninstall Microsoft Office from Mac

<summary>**Summary**: In this guide, we will walk you through the 5 best memory cleaners for Mac.</summary>

Insufficient memory can cause [poor Mac performance](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-slow-mac). To better control your memory usage, you need a memory cleaner.

Not sure what the best memory cleaner for Mac is? Check out this blog and you'll find 5 memory cleaning utilities worth checking out. Without further ado, let's see which one is best for you.


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:::alsoread

:a[Top 5 Best Mac Performance Monitors]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-performance-monitor'}

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## [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/)

BuhoCleaner, as the name suggests, is a cleaner designed for Mac users. Not only does it help you clean your Mac, but it also lets you monitor and manage the system resources that are being used. Once you find that your memory is almost full, you can release it with one click.

![Best Memory Cleaner for Mac - BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/buhocleaner_32db276fef.png)

:group[:linkbutton]

**Pros:**

* It's free and easy to use.
* You can free up memory (RAM) with one click.
* It monitors system status in the menu bar.
* It can clean and speed up your Mac.

**Cons:**

You can only delete files up to 3GB for FREE.

## Memory Clean 3

Memory Clean 3 is a simple and lightweight memory cleaner. It shows how much memory space available in the menu bar. And if you click on its icon, you can easily see which apps are using the most memory space. Also, it will show you inactive apps which you can close to free up more memory space.

![Best Memory Cleaner for Mac - Memory Clean 3](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/memory_clean_3_8ea64eaae0.png?width=400)

**Pros:**

* Simple and easy to use interface.
* Cleans memory with one click.
* Inactive app notifications.


**Cons:**

* 3 days free trial.
* Limited feature with the free version.


## Nektony Memory Cleaner


This memory cleaner is developed by Nektony. It can display your memory usage in the menu bar, and show the detailed memory information, such as which apps are eating up your memory space. What makes this tool special is that it can automatically release memory.

![Best Memory Cleaner for Mac -Nektony Memory Cleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/nektony_memory_cleaner_46e58e5c00.png?width=300)

**Pros:**

* Free and easy to use.
* Automatic memory cleaning.
* Displays memory usage and disk usage.

**Cons:**

* Paid to use the Disk Usage panel.


## Memory Diag

Another tool you can try is Memory Diag. It helps you keep an eye on your memory usage and allows you to recycle memory manually or automatically. Unlike other memory cleaners, Memory Diag gives you more freedom to customize its apperance and menu bar icon.

![Best Memory Cleaner for Mac - Memory Diag](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/memory_diag_6146dd0900.png?width=300)


**Pros:**

* Lists apps with significant memory usage.
* Automatic system memory recycle.
* Customizable menu bar icon and theme.


**Cons:**

* It hasn't been updated for a long time.

## MacKeeper

MacKeeper is known as a Mac cleaner, but it also comes with memory cleaning feature. With this tool, you can free up memory on your Mac by identifying and closing memory-hogging apps and processes.

![Best Memory Cleaner for Mac - Mackeeper Memory Cleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/mackeeper_memory_cleaner_9ef6b70390.png)

**Pros:**

* Finds the biggest memory gobblers.
* Sorts apps by RAM usage.
* Frees up RAM with one click.

**Cons:**

* You can't monitor memory usage in the menu bar.

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

As you can see, all of these tools have pros and cons, and it's hard to say which one is the best. Just choose according to your needs.

Now that you have the 5 best Mac memory cleaners, which one do you like to try first?




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Top 5 Best Memory (RAM) Cleaners for Mac

Insufficient memory can cause poor Mac performance. To better control your memory usage, you need a memory cleaner.

Not sure what the best memory cleaner for Mac is? Check out this blog and you'll find 5 memory cleaning utilities worth checking out. Without further ado, let's see which one is best for you.

Top 5 Best Memory (RAM) Cleaners for Mac in 2023

:summary[App not responding on Mac? Read on to learn how to force quit a frozen app on your Mac.]

It can be frustrating to see an app become unresponsive on your Mac because at this point you can't use the app normally, and what's worse, you can't do anything with your Mac.

Wondering how to force quit a frozen app? Look no further. In this article, we will show you 4 ways to get that done.



:toc

:alsoread[[How to Free up Memory (RAM) on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-ram-on-mac)]



## How to Force Quit a Frozen App from the Apple Menu

The easiest way to close a frozen app is to use the Apple menu. Here's how:

1. Click the Apple icon and select Force Quit.
2. From the Force Quit Applications list, select the unresponsive app and click the Force Quit button.

![How to Force Quit App on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_quit_apps_df34dfae9e.png?width=600)

Alternatively, you can press **Option + Command + Esc** to open the Force Quit window.

![Call Force Quit Window with Shortcut](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/how_to_force_quit_on_mac_shortcut_keyboard_fb232f7427.png?width=500)

## How to Force Quit a Frozen App from the Dock Panel

Also, you can shut down a misbehaving app from the Dock panel.

1. Press the Option key.
2. Right-click or Control-click the faulty app, then select Force Quit.


## How to Force Quit a Frozen App with Activity Monitor

Another way to force quit an unresponsive app is to use Activity Monitor, a built-in tool on macOS for monitoring and managing system resources in use.

Here's how:

1. Open Finder > Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor.
2. Find the misbehaving app and all its processes.
3. Highlight them and click the Stop button at the top of the window.
4. Click Force Quit to confirm.

![How to Force Quit Apps on Mac with Activity Monitor](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_quit_apps_with_activity_monitor_aab716eea7.png)

## How to Force Quit a Frozen App with a Shortcut

If your Mac is frozen and you can't click anywhere, use the shortcut below to force close the frozen app.

Press **Command + Option + Shift + Esc** for about 3 seconds and the app will be closed automatically.



### Bonus Tip: How to Completely Uninstall Apps on Mac

If an app keeps freezing, it is recommended that you uninstall and reinstall it to troubleshoot. 

As you might know, dragging an app to Trash doesn't completely remove it from your Mac. Its supporting files are everywhere on your Mac. To remove unwanted apps thoroughly and quickly, you can use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), the best app uninstaller for Mac. It allows you to remove applications, including stubborn antivirus software, without leaving any traces.

:group[:linkbutton]

Here's how to uninstall unwanted apps on Mac with BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click App Uninstall in the sidebar, and you will find all the apps installed on your Mac.
3. Select the ones you want to get rid of, then click the Remove button.

![quickly-uninstall-apps-mac-buhocleaner.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_apps_mac_buhocleaner_2f3cd89d6a.png)

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have successfully quit the frozen app. If none of these methods help, your best option to get your Mac back to normal is to force restart your Mac.





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4 Ways to Force Quit Unresponsive Apps on Mac

It can be frustrating to see an app become unresponsive on your Mac because at this point you can't use the app normally, and worse, you can't do anything with your Mac.

Wondering how to force quit a frozen app? Look no further. In this article, we will show you 4 ways to get that done.

4 Ways to Force Quit Frozen Apps on Mac

<summary>**Summary**: This guide will walk you through 2 ways to completely uninstall Roblox from your Mac.</summary>

If you don't want to spend too much time with Roblox, or you're having problems with it, it's good to uninstall it properly and completely from your Mac. Don't know what to do? Read this guide and we'll show you how to do that in 2 ways.

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:::alsoread

:a[4 Ways to Completely Uninstall Apps on Mac]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/uninstall-apps-mac'}

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## What Is Roblox?

Roblox is an online gaming platform where you can find and play tons of fun video games. It also allows users to create their own games using Roblox Studio.

If you no longer need it or want to reinstall it, read on to learn how to completely uninstall it from your Mac.

## How to Manually Uninstall Roblox on Mac

The official way to uninstall Roblox from Mac is to use the Finder. Follow the steps below to remove it.

 ### Step 1: Quit Roblox and Roblox Studio
 
If your Roblox is running in the background, quit it first, otherwise, you might fail to uninstall it.

Here's how to quit Roblox on Mac:

1. Press the **Command + Option + Esc** keys to open the Force Quit Applications window.
2. Select Roblox and Roblox Stuido and click the Force Quit button.

![force-quit-roblox-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/force_quit_roblox_mac_e5cae30779.png?width=600)

### Step 2: Uninstall Roblox and Roblox Studio Apps

1. Open Finder > Applications.
2. Locate Roblox and Roblox Studio, then drag them to the Trash.

![uninstall-roblox-app-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/uninstall_roblox_app_mac_36d62b9158.png)

### Step 3. Remove Roblox Related Files

You will also need to delete Roblox and Roblox Studio related files to get rid of them completely.

1. Click the Go menu in Finder and select Go to Folder.
2. Paste the following paths into the search box, one at a time, and press Return.
    * ~/Library
    * ~/Library/Caches
    * ~/Library/Logs
    * ~/Library/Preferences
    * ~/Library/WebKit
    * ~/Library/Saved Application State
3. Find the files left by Roblox and move them to the Trash.
4. Empty your Trash.

![delete-roblox-related-files-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_roblox_related_files_mac_7b7fdd16d1.png)

## How to Quickly Uninstall Roblox and RobloxStuido from Mac

Alternatively, you can use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/) to remove Roblox and RobloxStudio in a few clicks. BuhoCleaner is one of the best app uninstallers for Mac. It's designed to uninstall apps you don't need, including stubborn antivirus software, without leaving any traces.

:group[:linkbutton]

Here's how to uninstall Roblox and Roblox Studio from Mac using BuhoCleaner:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click App Uninstall in the sidebar, then you will see all the apps installed on your Mac.
3. Locate Roblox and Roblox Studio, select them, and click the Remove button. 

![quickly-uninstall-roblox-mac-buhocleaner.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_uninstall_roblox_mac_buhocleaner_b4fb8948fb.png)

:p[The Bottom Line]{.h2}

Now that you know how to completely remove Roblox from Mac, go ahead and choose your preferred method to get started.

Note that BuhoCleaner is not just an app remover, it's a handy cleaner that lets you clear cache, [remove duplicate files](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/find-and-delete-duplicate-files-on-mac), analyze disk space, free up memory, manage startup programs, and more. It's well worth a try.


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2 Ways to Completely Uninstall Roblox on Mac

If you don't want to spend too much time with Roblox, or you're having problems with it, it's good to uninstall it properly and completely from your Mac. Don't know what to do? Read this guide and we'll show you how to do that in 2 ways.

2 Ways to Completely Uninstall Roblox from Mac

:summary[**Summary**: If you forgot your iPhone passcode and don't know what to do, check out this blog post, where you will find 4 fixes. ]

It is always recommended that you set a passcode for your iPhone to protect your personal data from prying eyes. However, if you haven't used your iPhone for a long time, you may forget its screen passcode. So, what to do if you forgot your iPhone passcode?

Don't panic. In this article, we will show you 4 ways to unlock your iPhone when you forgot the passcode. Hope one of them can help you regain access to your iPhone.

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:alsoread[[What To Do If You Forgot Screen Time Passcode on iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/forgot-iphone-screen-time-passcode)]

## If You Forgot Your iPhone Passcode

You cannot access your iPhone until you enter the correct passcode. If you enter the wrong passcode too many times, your iPhone will be disabled or unavailable. The more wrong attempts, the longer you wait. Depending on your version of iOS, you may see the following screen. After 10 failed passcode attempts, you can no longer unlock your iPhone even if you remember the correct passcode.

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## What To Do When You Forgot iPhone Passcode

If you forgot your iPhone passcode, then follow the steps below to unlock your iPhone.

### Unlock iPhone via Security Lockout

Security Lockout is a new feature introduced by Apple in iOS 15.2. It allows you to unlock your iPhone without a computer and iTunes. Once you have entered the wrong passcode more than 7 times, your iPhone will display the Security Lockout screen with an Erase iPhone option at the bottom right corner of the screen.

What you need to do is use the Erase iPhone option to reset your iPhone. Here's how:

1. Make sure your iPhone is connected to a cellular or Wi-Fi network.
2. Tap Erase iPhone and tap Erase iPhone again to confirm your operation.
   ![unlock-iphone-with-security-lockout.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_with_security_lockout_3472421edb.png?width=250)
3. Enter your Apple ID password to log out of your Apple ID.
4. Tap Erase iPhone to permanently delete all content and settings on your iPhone.
5. Set your iPhone.

:note[Security Lockout is only available if Find My is turned on on your iPhone.]{notetype=Note}

### Unlock iPhone via iCloud

If you don't see the Security Lock screen, or if your iPhone is running iOS 15.1 or earlier, iCloud may be your best option for unlocking your iPhone.

1. Visit iCloud.com and log in to your account.
2. Click the Bento menu in the upper right corner and select Find My.
   ![unlock-iphone-with-icloud.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/unlock_iphone_with_icloud_55940b323f.png?width=400)
3. From the list of all devices, select the iPhone you want to reset.
4. Click the Erase iPhone button, and enter your Apple ID password to turn off Find My.
   ![Unlock iPhone with iCloud](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/erase_iphone_with_icloud_a0588fdc24.png?width=400)
5. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to erase your iPhone.
6. After the reset process is complete, set up your iPhone.

:::note{notetype=Tips}

 
 1. Make sure your iPhone is connected to the network and Find My is turned on.
 2. You can also use the Find My app on another iPhone to remotely erase your iPhone.

:::


### Unlock iPhone via Finder or iTunes

Another way to unlock your iPhone is using Finder or iTunes. Because your iPhone is locked, the Finder or iTunes doesn't recognize your device. Therefore, you have to [put your iPhone into Recovery mode](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/get-iphone-into-and-out-of-recovery-mode) before you can unlock it on your computer.

Here's what you should do:

1. Connect your iPhone to your PC or Mac.
2. Do the following to put your iPhone into recovery mode:

    * iPhone 8 and later: Press and quickly release the **Volume Up** button, then the **Volume Down** button. Then press and hold the **Side** button until the recovery mode screen appears.
    *  iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: Press and hold the **Side** button and **Volume Down** button until the recovery mode screen appears.
    *  On iPhone 6s and earlier: Press and hold the **Side** button and **Home** button until the recovery mode screen appears.
3. If your iPhone has successfully entered Recovery mode, you will see one of the following screens:
   ![iphone-in-recovery-mode.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/iphone_in_recovery_mode_094d66842b.png?width=600)
4. Open Finder on Mac or iTunes on PC, and follow the prompts to restore your iPhone.

   ![Restore iPhone in Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/restore_iphone_in_recovery_mode_eea05d2a15.png)   

5. When the restoring process is complete, set your iPhone.


### Unlock iPhone via Third-Party iPhone Unlocker

As you can see, the 3 methods mentioned above require you to do it manually. If you find it troublesome, let a third-party iPhone unlocker remove the forgotten passcode for you.

There are tons of iPhone unlock tools on the internet, claiming that they can unlock any type of iPhone lock. Some of them may be helpful to you but they are all paid to use.

Just choose the one you trust most, install it, and follow the on-screen instructions to unlock your iPhone. It should save you a lot of manual work



:p[Final Words]{.h2}

Now that you know how to unlock your iPhone if you forgot your passcode, go ahead and choose the method that works best for you to regain access to your iPhone.

Note that all of the above methods will wipe your iPhone. If you've never [backed up your iPhone](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/backup-iphone-to-mac), do so before performing the reset steps.



:p[FAQs]{.h3}

1. **Will I Lose Everything If I Reset My iPhone?**

    Resetting your iPhone will delete all your settings and content such as photos, contacts, apps, and more. So, before you proceed to reset your iPhone, back up it first.

2. **Can I Unlock My iPhone Without a Computer?** 

    The answer is yes. You can either use Security Lockout or iCloud to unlock your iPhone. No PC or Mac is needed.

3. **Can I Unlock Someone Else’s iPhone?**

    NO. Under no circumstances do we recommend that you unlock someone else's iPhone.

4. **How to Avoid Forgetting My iPhone Passcode?** 

    The best way to avoid forgetting your iPhone passcode is to set up a Face ID or Touch ID. Also, it's a good idea to write down your iPhone passcodes and keep them in a safe place so you can easily find them.
    

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Apple always recommends us to set a passcode for our iPhones to protect our data from prying eyes. However, if you haven't used your iPhone for a long time, you might forget its screen passcode.

Fortunately, there are solutions. In this article, we will show you how to unlock your iPhone when you forgot the passcode in 4 different ways. Hope one of them can help you regain access to your iPhone.

<summary>**Summary**: Duplicate photos cluttering up your precious Mac storage space? We will show you how to easily find and delete them from your Mac. </summary>

Duplicate photos take up your [valuable space](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac). Want to know how to get rid of them from your Mac? Read on this blog, and you will find some quick ways to find and delete duplicate photos.

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:::alsoread

:a[Top 5 Best Duplicate Photo Finders for Mac in 2023]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-duplicate-photo-finder-mac'}

:::

## Why Are There Duplicate Photos on My Mac?

Duplicate photos can be created in many situations, such as:

* Import photos from mobile phones and cameras.
* Accidentally copied a picture.
* Saved the same image multiple times.

Duplicate photos take up your space for nothing. It is recommended that you delete them from your Mac. Move to the next step to learn how.

## How to Quickly Find and Delete All Duplicate Photos on Mac

The easiest way to find and remove duplicate photos on Mac is to use [BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/), one of the best duplicate photo finder. It allows you to find duplicate photos in the Photos app and in every folder on your Mac. Also, it detects duplicate folders, songs, documents, videos, etc. Deleting duplicates has never been easier.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

Here're the steps:

1. Download, install, and launch BuhoCleaner.
2. Click Duplicates in the sidebar and click the + button to choose a folder you want to scan. 
![Quickly Find Duplicate Photos on Mac with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_find_duplicate_photos_mac_buhocleaner_1bdf5acbbe.png)
3. After the scanning process is complete, you can find all the duplicate files on your Mac.
4. Click the Image tab, and you will find a list of duplicate photos.
5. From the Select Duplicates menu, choose Smart Select to select all duplicate photos with one click and click the Remove button. 
![Delete Duplicate Photos with BuhoCleaner](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_delete_duplicate_photos_mac_ffa54f867e.png)
BuhoCleaner is more than a duplicate photo finder. It is also a handy cleaner that allows you to clear junk files from the system, apps, and users, uninstall unwanted apps, delete large files, manage startup programs, analyzer disk space, and more. It is worth a try.

## How to Manually Find and Remove Duplicates with the Photos App 

The Photos App will automatically detect duplicate photos when you import pictures into it. But if the photos are already in your Photo Library, you can manually delete them using the Photos App.

1. Open the Photo App.
2. From the File menu, select New Smart Album.
3. In the new window, name your Smart Album and set filter criteria.
4. Select the photos you want to remove, right-click one of them, and then click Delete X Photos.
![Manually Delete Duplicate Photos with the Photo App](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/manually_find_duplicate_files_mac_f2e207fee2.png)
5. Confirm your deletion and click the Delete button.
6. In the app's sidebar, click Recently Deleted > Delete All.
![Permanently Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/permanently_delete_duplicate_photos_mac_77f414f6d6.png)

Apple introduced Duplicates feature in Photos on macOS Ventura. Now you can easily remove duplicate photos and videos from library. Basically, your duplicate photos and videos will automatically appear in the Duplicates album in the sidebar. If you can't find it, please wait hours or days, as Photos will take some time to scan and analyze your photo library.

Here's how to delete duplicate photos in Photos on Mac:

1.  Click Duplicates in the sidebar.
2.  Select the duplicate photos and videos you want to merge.
3.  Click the Merge X Items button.

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## How to Manually Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac with Finder

Finder comes with the feature of finding duplicate photos on your Mac. All you need is the New Smart Folder.
Here are the steps:
1. Open Finder and click File > New Smart Folder.

![Open New Smart Folder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/open_new_smart_folder_f5e8356887.png)

2. Click the + button below the search box.
   ![New Smart Folder Window](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/new_smart_folder_8e47bf38af.png)
3. Select Kind in the 1st drop-down menu and Image in the 2nd drop-down menu.
   ![Find Duplicate Photos on Mac Using Finder](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/find_duplicate_photos_mac_with_finder_4f3386e768.png)
4. Sort the files in the list by name. Duplicate photos usually have the same name, and they should be next to each other.
5. Select the files you want to get rid of and move them to the Trash.
6. Empty your Trash. 

:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Now you have learned how to find and delete duplicate photos on your Mac. The manual way is time-consuming. It is recommended that you use BuhoCleaner to do the job for you.

If you find this article help, share it on Facebook and Twitter.



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3 Ways to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac 

In many cases, duplicate photos will be created, such as importing photos from mobile phones and cameras, accidentally copying a picture, saving the same image multiple times, etc. These useless duplicate photos will clutter your Mac and take up your precious storage space. Deleting them is necessary for you, especially when you run out of storage space.

This article will show you the ways to find and delete duplicate photos on your Mac. Let's take a look now.

3 Ways to Find and Delete Duplicate Photos on Mac (2023) 

:summary[**Summary**: Mail taking up a lot of storage on your Mac? Don't worry. We're here to help you.]

Mail is an app we frequently use on our Mac. It takes up more and more space over time. If you're running low on storage space, clearing it may help you reclaim some valuable space. 

This guide will teach you how to check Mail storage on your Mac and how to get rid of it in a few steps.

Let's get started.


:toc

:alsoread[[How to Free Up Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac)]

## How to Check Mail Storage on Mac

Before we explain to you how to delete Mail storage, let's check how much space it takes up on your Mac.

1. Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your desktop, then select System Settings.
2. Click General > Storage.
3. Under the Storage bar, you will see a category called Mail and the size it occupies.

![check-mail-storage-mac.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_mail_storage_mac_aec38c3f65.png?width=650)

:note[On macOS Monterey or earlier: Click Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage > Manage.]{notetype=Tip}


## How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac

 Now that we know how big your Mail storage is, let's take a look at how to make it smaller on your Mac.
 

### Delete Unwanted Emails

The easiest way to free up Mail storage space is to delete the emails you don't need.

1. Open the Mail app.
2. Select the emails you want to delete, right-click one of them and select Delete.

### Delete Email Attachments

It's a good idea to remove unwanted attachments from emails since email attachments take up the most space in your Mail storage outside of the Mail app.

Here's how:

1. Open the Mail app. 
2. Click the View menu in Mail, select Sort By > Attachment, and the emails with attachments will be listed above other emails.
   
   ![sort-emails-by-attachments.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/sort_emails_by_attachments_0e8ad3e1e6.png)

3. To remove the attachment of an email select the email, click the Mail menu in Mail, and then click Remove Attachment.


:note[If your email account is an IMAP account, attachments will also be deleted from the mail server and cannot be retrieved.]{notetype=Note}

Mail will always download media attachments you receive, such as images, videos, music, or PDFs. If you want it to automatically download other types of attachments, such as spreadsheets or zipped files, set the download option in your email account settings.

* **All**: Mail downloads all email attachments. 
* **Recent**: Mail downloads email attachments received within the last 15 months.
* **None**: Mail will not download any email attachments.

Wondering where your Mac saves your attachments from Mail? Read on.

1. Open Finder.
2. Click the Go menu in Finder and select Go to Folder.
3. Paste `~/Library/Containers/com.apple.mail/Data/Library/Mail Downloads` into the box and press Return.
4. Select unwanted attachments, then move them to the Trash.

![delete-mail-attachments-finder.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/delete_mail_attachments_finder_6aae95f346.png)

### Clean up Spam

Another way to clear Mail storage is to delete spam emails.

Here's what you should do:

1. Open Mail. 
2. Select the mailbox to clean, right-click it, and select Clear Spam. All spam in this mailbox will be deleted.

### Empty the Trash in the Mail

The Trash folder is where all deleted emails are kept, so you can recover emails that were accidentally deleted.

1. Go to your mailbox. 
2. Click on the Trash folder and you will see all deleted messages. 
3. Select the emails you want to permanently remove (Press **Command + A** to select all emails). 
4. Click the Delete icon at the top of the mail preview window on the right to delete the selected emails with one click.

### Bonus Tip: How to Quickly Free Up Storage Space on Mac


There are other types of files that take up a lot of your storage space, such as apps, [downloads](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/delete-downloads-mac), photos, iOS files, etc.

Manually deleting unwanted files is time-consuming. Thanks to BuhoCleaner, the best cleaner for Mac, now you can find and remove unneeded files and apps in just a few clicks, so you can have more space to do what you want on your Mac.

:group[:linkbutton]

![quickly-clean-up-mac-buhocleaner.png](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/quickly_clean_up_mac_buhocleaner_209d465498.png)

:p[Final Words]{.h2}

That's all. Have you freed up enough space by clearing your Mail storage? If not, use BuhoCleaner to give your Mac a further cleaning.

We also have an article on [How to Clear System Data Storage on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/clear-system-storage-mac). Don't forget to check it out.



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[Solved] How to Delete Mail Storage on Mac

Mail is an app we frequently use on our Mac. It takes up more and more space over time. If you're running low on storage space, clearing it may help you reclaim some valuable space. 

This guide will teach you how to check Mail storage on your Mac and how to get rid of it in a few steps.

4 Ways to Delete Mail Storage on Mac to Free up Space

<summary>**Summary**: This guide covers why your Mac won't update to macOS Ventura and how you can fix the macOS update issues.</summary>

It's frustrating to be unable to update your macOS to Ventura. Want to know how to update your Mac successfully? Look no further. This blog post will cover why your Mac won't update to macOS Ventura and how you can fix the issue quickly.

Let's get started.

<toc></toc>

:::alsoread

:a[3 Ways to Downgrade macOS Ventura to Monterey, Big Sur, or Earlier]{href='https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/downgrade-macos'}

:::

## Why Won't My Mac Update to Ventura?

During the download and installation process of macOS, you may encounter a false warning. And the reasons behind the warning alert vary. Here are the most common ones:

* Your Mac is not incompatible.
* You're running out of storage space.
* Poor internet connection.
* Apple servers errors.
* Sudden power off.
* SMC bugs.
* NVRAM Bugs.

:::note{notetype=Notes}
 
 1. Software Update shows only upgrades that are compatible with your Mac.
 2. If your System Preferences does not include Software Update, then you are using macOS 10.13 or older, and you need to use the App Store to update.

:::


## 8 Fixes for Mac Not Updating to Ventura

After understanding why your Mac won't update, let's see how to fix the problem.

### 1. Check If Your Mac is Compatible

Incompatibility can lead to an update issue. Before actually updating your Mac, you'd better check whether your Mac is compatible with the macOS you want to install.

Apple has a :a[list]{href=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213264 rel=nofollow} of Macs compatible with the latest macOS Ventura. If you wish to update to an earlier version, check :a[this article]{href=https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683 rel=nofollow} for compatibility.


:::note{notetype=Notes}

1. Software Update will only show upgrades that are compatible with your Mac.
2. If your System Preferences do not include Software Update, then you are using macOS 10.13 or older, and you will need to use the App Store to update.

:::

### 2. Free Up Enough Storage Space

Insufficient storage space is one of the most critical factors that you can't update Mac. 

The installer package for macOS Ventura is about 12 GB. That doesn't mean you only need 12 GB of free space. You'll also need some extra space to install it successfully. As a rule of thumb, you'd better keep at least 24 GB of free space.


To know how much free space you have left, click the Apple menu > About This Mac > Storage. 

![Check Mac Storage Space](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/check_startup_disk_usage_en_6bf0d060a5_9ddd693670.png)

If you're running low on storage space, use BuhoCleaner, one of the [best Mac cleaners](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/best-mac-cleaner-software), to quickly clear unnecessary files from your Mac. What the tool can do for you includes junk file cleaning, unwanted app removal, and large/duplicate file detection and deletion. It only takes a few seconds to free up gigabytes of storage space.

<group><linkbutton href='/buhocleaner/download' prefix='download'>Free Download</linkbutton></group>

Alternatively, you can refer to [How to Free Up Disk Space on Mac](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/free-up-space-on-mac) for more detailed Mac cleaning tips.

### 3. Check Network Connection

Network connection plays an essential role in a successful macOS update. The macOS installer needs to get the relevant Mac information over the network. Therefore, make sure your Wi-Fi is connected and stable.

To have a better Wi-Fi connection, follow the steps below to reset your Wi-Fi.
1. Click the Wi-Fi icon in the status menu.
2. Turn it off and on again.
3. Check if you can update your Mac properly.

Related Article: [Mac Won't Connect to Wi-Fi? Here's the Fix](https://www.drbuho.com/how-to/fix-mac-won't-connect-wifi)

### 4. Restart Your Mac

If your Mac is stuck on a screen for over 10 minutes, most likely, your update has failed. In this case, you can press and hold the Power button, turn off your Mac, and then restart your Mac to see if the update is successful.

### 5. Check If There Are Issues with Apple's Servers

Update problems occur when Apple's servers are experiencing issues. What you need to do is check if :a[Apple's system sta]{href=https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/ rel=nofollow} page.
2. Find the macOS Software Update and see its status. (Green means available, while red or yellow means issues with Apple's servers, and there is nothing you can do but wait. )

![Check Apple's System Status](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/apple_system_status_6689e0cabe.png)

If there are no issues with Apple's servers, try the next step. 

### 6. Reset NVRAM

NVRAM is short for Non-Volatile Random Access Memory. It stores your Mac's preferences such as date, time, desktop, mouse, and so on. These preference files help your Mac run smoothly, and they will not be erased even if you turn off your Mac.
However, they may also make your Mac run problematic. Regarding this case, you can reset your NVRAM.

![Reset NVRAM](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/reset_nvram_keys_e16ba6b0be.png)

Here's what you need to do:
1. Restart your Mac.
2. Immediately press and hold Command + Option + P + R keys. 
3. 20 seconds later, release the keys.
4. When your Mac reloads, try to update your macOS. 

### 7. Update Mac in Safe Mode

Safe Mode can solve a lot of problems with Macs. If your Mac fails to boot up because of a black or blank screen, you can update your Mac in Safe Mode. 

Here are the steps:

1.  Restart your Mac.
2.  Press and hold the Shift key until the login window appears. (You can see the Safe Boot words in the right corner of the login window.)
3.  Log in to your Mac and update your Mac. 

### 8. Update macOS via Recovery Mode

macOS Recovery Mode is the ultimate solution for you. With the macOS Recovery Mode, you can reinstall the latest version of macOS that is currently or recently installed. But to avoid any bad surprises, it's a good idea to back up your Mac first.

Here's what you need to do:

1.  Turn on your Mac.
2. Immediately press and hold **Command + R** keys until you see the Apple icon or other images.
3. In the macOS Utilities list, choose Reinstall macOS.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reinstalling process.

![Reinstall macOS in Recovery Mode](https://www.drbuho.com/str-api/uploads/macos_ventura_recovery_mode_options_list_31b891730c.png)

:note[Make sure your Mac is always connected to Wi-Fi.]



:p[Conclusion]{.h2}

Hopefully, you have successfully updated your Mac by using one or more of the above methods. If your Mac still fails to update, you may need to check your hardware.
Overall, Mac update issues are common, and finding a solution is not difficult. It's worth noting that lack of storage space is the main reason you cannot update your Mac to macOS Ventura. So don't forget to reserve enough storage space before performing an update.



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Mac Won't Update to macOS Ventura? Here's the Fix

It's frustrating to be unable to update your macOS to Ventura. Want to know how to update your Mac successfully? Look no further. This blog post will cover why your Mac won't update to macOS Ventura and how you can fix the issue quickly.