How to Clear the Console Log on a Mac

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Tip 1 - How to clear log files on Mac OS X?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Att H 2 O | permalink

We've got two ways to do it: the manual way and the CleanMyMac 3 way. How to Clear Log Files…

For further reading: http://macpaw.com/how-to/clear-log-files-on-mac-osx ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to clean out System Log Files?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Thanhia Sanchez | permalink

What are system log files? Numerous logs capture the activity of system applications and services. Such files can be sent…

For further reading: http://macpaw.com/how-to/clean-out-system-log-files ^[2]

Tip 3 - Six ways to clean up your Mac

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gilda Lauriano | permalink

It's spring again, and with the new season comes the age-old ritual of cleaning out things you ignored for most of the year. If you're like most of us, this includes your Mac.

For further reading: http://www.macworld.com/article/1158659/springclean.html ^[3]

Tip 4 - Clear Console Log Files on a Mac

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Donald Spaulding | permalink

Hi Experts, I need to clear the console log file, specifically the part which shows when a VNC (Apple Remote Desktop) connection was initiated. Here is an example of the log file to clear: Does...
Tags: Mac, OSX, Mac OS X, Apple Software, Apple OS

For further reading: http://www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Apple_Operating_Systems/OS_X/Q_28453693.html ^[4]

Tip 5 - How to Clear the Console Log on a Mac | eHow

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gavin Zhao | permalink

When a Mac computer recognizes that an error has occurred somewhere in its system, it makes a note of the problem in a log file. Users can access this log file at any time through the Console application, which can be found in the "Utilities" folder of any Mac. In the Console window, users can view all recent error messages that the...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_4587690_clear-console-log-mac.html ^[5]

Tip 6 - Save Space On Your Hard Drive - Delete System Logs And QuickLook Cache Files [OS X Tips] | Cult of Mac

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by T Rav 295 | permalink

There are many files that help make your system usable, but they can build up over time. System logs, for example, keep track of usage, errors, and service
Tags: Cult of Mac, Cult of iPod, Inside Steve's Brain, Leander Kahney, Mac, Macintosh, MacBook, Mac Mini, iPhone, iPod, iPad, OS X, Apple, Steve Jobs

For further reading: http://www.cultofmac.com/227473/save-space-on-your-hard-drive-delete-system-logs-and-quicklook-cache-files-os-x-tips/ ^[6]