How to Delete the Cache on a Mac Terminal
Every time you browse a Web page or access folders on a server, your Mac stores information on your hard drive in a reserved area known as the cache. Clearing the cache erases the history files on your system and prevents this information from being accessed by third-party software. You can use a Mac Terminal command to clear the cache. The Terminal utility provides administrator access to a number of internal functions handled by the Mac's operating system.
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Instructions
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Click the "Finder" application on your Mac and select "Applications."
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Click the "Utilities" folder and then double-click the "Terminal" option.
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Type "dscacheutil -flushcache" into the Terminal window that opens. Press "Enter" to delete the cache.
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