When I go to Finder Go to Folder and want to see the contents of my db.cache folder, I am told I don't have permission. It is MY computer and only I have access to it (I hope!).
MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
It's not clear what folder you're referring to. And are you really running OS X 10.6?
I am running 10.6. I have an old MacBook Pro (6 years old) and I am trying to speed up Safari. I read somewhere that I should find my cache folder in Finder and empty it. However, I find that Google Chrome runs much better than Safari, so I may start using that instead. I don't like the idea of "not having permission" to open a folder on my computer. The nerve!
There is more than one cache folder, and I don't know which one you're trying to empty. You should be able to empty the Safari cache by selecting Reset Safari from the Safari menu in the menu bar, if I remember right. However, Safari in your OS version is years out of date, and you'd probably be better off using another browser anyway, until you decide to upgrade to a more recent version of OS X.
I Think I will just use Google Chrome browser from now on. It's too bad that Apple makes is use a different browser or buy a new computer. They should updat Safari even on old macbooks. Not all of us can afford to buy a new laptop every few years just because Safari is out of date.
Thank you very much for your time and assistance. I appreciate it.
Check that your computer is compatible with Mountain Lion/Mavericks/Yosemite.
To check the model number hold down the option/alt key, go to the Apple menu and select System Information.
Your Mac needs:
Check to make sure your applications are compatible. PowerPC applications are no longer supported after 10.6.
Applications Compatibility (2)
Thank you, Eric. I am going to take my MacBook Pro into an Apple store and see if they can upgrade it for me. If I try to do it myself I will probably kill it! Thank you very much for your help.
You are welcome.
Why am I told I do not have permission to see the contents of my cache folder
