How to clear cache and temp files in Linux to speed up your system fast

Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography/Getty Images Linux runs very well on all types of systems. It's built for speed and proves to me, on a daily basis, how superior it is in terms of speed and reliability. That doesn't mean it's perfect. Things happen (albeit rarely) that can add to a system slowdown. One such issue can be internal storage that has been used up. I remember, a few years ago, I was working on a Linux server that had become almost unresponsive. Turns out a rogue application was dumping tons of temporary and cache files, causing the drive to keep filling up. I had to remove those files before I could even begin to troubleshoot the issue. Also: My 5 go-to Linux commands for troubleshooting - and how I use them Although that was an anomaly, it does happen, and when it does, you'll want to know how to send those files into oblivion. I'm going to show you a few methods of taking care of the issue. Let's dive in. How to remove cache files Most distributions incl ... Read full article.