How to Clear Steam Download Cache
Hot take: Before you go clearing caches, make sure the issue isn't with your internet connection. Sometimes it's not Steam, it's your own Wi-Fi playing tricks on you.
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Clearing the Steam download cache is super easy! Just open your Steam client, then go to Settings > Downloads, and you'll see a button at the bottom that says 'CLEAR DOWNLOAD CACHE.' Click it, restart Steam, and voil脿, you've freed up some digital space and potentially solved weird download issues.
Been there, done that! Clearing the download cache can really speed things up, especially if you're a heavy user like me. Steam piles up a lot of temporary files that sometimes mess with downloads or updates. Hitting that 'clear' button is like giving your Steam a fresh start. Sweet and simple!
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