Deleting hidden folders and console.log files

I have heard that OS X logs activity of various programs and Applications in hidden folders/files.
Can someone please tell me how to view and delete this information in the hidden folder(s) without compromising my OS X system?
Also, how do I delete information in the console.log folders?
Thank you.
Maverich

Hi Maverich!
The invisible files & folders are hidden for a reason!
If you don't know exactly what you are doing, you shouldn't muck about with them!
The Mac OS X is very good at protecting us from being our own worst enemy.
Your Mac runs Cron Scripts daily, weekly, & monthly, if the Mac is left on 24/7.
If you prefer, you may also choose to run them manually.
Mac OS X: How to force background maintenance tasks (logs and temporary items)
I put my Display to sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity, but never Sleep or seldom Shutdown My iMac, and my Console folder, within the Logs folder is only 276 KB.
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