The oldest directory within the ~/Library/Caches directory was modified Apr 4 2006. If your Caches folder is out of control, then you should think about some sort of cleaning.įor comparison purposes, here are the current sizes for my (Mac OS X created) Caches folders: I'm simply stating that you can empty the directory and its not a big deal. Deleting System and Web Cache Automatically: You can also delete all the cache files just with a mere click. Reminds you to delete used app installers Removes old fonts, languages, and dictionaries that aren't being used Clears caches, logs, and other unnecessary data when storage space is needed' You'll want to follow the guide below to free up space on your Mac. Trash folder can be emptied by using Control/Alt key + Clicking on the trash icon. I'm not advocating that you empty the directory and then lock the folder so that it can never be populated, nor am I advocating that you empty the directory at all. Use the keys Command+Delete or drag the folder or file to the Trash folder to delete it completely. Recently I discovered a bug in an application (the producer of said application was 'some kind of fruit company' who shall remain nameless), and the top level tech that I was working with confirmed that its no big deal to delete the contents of the ~/Library/Caches directory. Just for reference, I will reiterate what has already been said about the long-term importance (or lack there of) of files in the ~/Library/Caches directory.
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