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Can I delete files or folders from /private/var/folders/?

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answered Dec 18, 2015 at 18:13

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How to prevent Mac from changing the order of Desktops/Spaces

Shortcut for toggling between different windows of same app?

How can I download an older version of OS X/macOS?

Can I clean my Macbook Pro keyboard with vodka?

Will upgrading my Mac result in the loss of my data?

Show hidden files on macOS Sierra & newer

In OS X, is it better to put apps in /Applications or in ~/Applications?

Can I delete files or folders from /private/var/folders/?

How can I prove to an airline that the iPad mini they found is the one I left on the plane, without giving them the passcode?

What makes a MacBook much thicker or thinner?

How to type a long/em dash `—`

What is com.apple.bird? Why does it grow so big?

How do I tell if a device is doing USB 3.0 and not downgraded to USB 2.0 for some reason?

Changing Emoji Shortcut

How to show all running processes on macOS/OS X?

Use macbook to cancel ambient noise

Is it a good practice to create a desktop shortcut on mac?

Is there a user font for San Francisco in El Capitan?

Why doesn't OS X require graphics card driver updates?

iPad won't turn on after a complete battery drain

How do I get command+tab to stop re-ordering spaces

What is this ⌅ symbol?

Where is trash in new Photos app?

Easy way to copy paste file paths on Macs

Importing photos without using the OS X Photos app

How can I take a screenshot of the app switcher in macOS?

Set default mail client in macOS without adding an email account?

How can I remove my old iPhoto library after migrating to Photos?

What makes Time Machine necessary if using iCloud?

OS X - How do I remove photos from my iPhone using the Photos app after import?