What is DB folder on Mac?

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/private/var/db: Includes a bunch of macOS configuration and data files. They include Spotlight database, network configuration files, and more. /private/var/VM: Contains swap and sleep image files. If you hibernate your Mac, this directory will occupy more than 5GB of disk space.

Can I delete DB folder Mac?

No, it is not safe to delete the contents of this folder. Among other things, the /private/var/db/dslocal folder contains the database of users and groups on your computer, so deleting this would leave you unable to log in (and probably make the computer unable to boot).

Can I delete DYLD on Mac?

These are cached files that are created when your mac starts up, they are created again even if you delete it. as it is part of macos system files, it is recommended that you do not delete it.

How do I open a .DB file on a Mac?

If you have a Mac, it's in the Applications folder. Click Open Database. It's at the top of the app. This opens your computer's file browser.

Is it safe to delete log files on Mac?

It's completely safe to remove application and system logs on a Mac, so you won't be causing any damage by doing so. Your Mac will automatically recreate any log files you remove, so there's no harm in removing them.

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