How to clear old data?

Greetings,
My first question: how do I locate and clear out old, unnecessary files and folders? I'm thinking about browser cookies, temp files, etc.
Second question: is this even necessary on a Mac? I just switched from PC recently, and I am still trying to learn the Mac way. I know that with a Windows PC it is CRUCIAL to clear out cookies, the "temp" folder, and various other folders from time to time, because Windows constantly saves things you don't need. I just freed up 5GB on my work PC by cleaning it up in this fashion.
So: is this kind of "maintenance" necessary on a Mac, and if so how do I do it?
Thank you!

Hello DePombal, and a warm welcome to the forums & Macdom!
Different Maintenance is required on a Mac, if it were me, I'd give a try with Applejack...
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19596
After installing, reboot holding down CMD+s, (+s), then when the DOS like prompt shows, type in...
applejack AUTO
Then let it do all 5 of it's things.
At least it'll eliminate some questions if it doesn't fix it.
The 5 things it does are...
Correct any Disk problems.
Repair Permissions.
Clear out Cache Files.
Repair/check several plist files.
Dump the VM files for a fresh start.
As long as you don't have a USB connection in tandem with a UPS, which can cause problems. If so, disconnect it first.
The other thing is to have a Cloned backup, Get carbon copy cloner to make an exact copy of your old HD to the New one...
http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html
SuperDuper...
http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/
Have a look at Synchronize! Pro X 6.0.5
http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/6897/synchronize!-pro-x
Or the most expensive one & my favorite, Tri-Backup...
http://www.tri-edre.com/english/tribackup.html
One other thing... OSX's Disk Utility is a poor cousin to dskfix on a PC, Your best bet on a Mac is DiskWarrior, but you'll need the CD/DVD...
http://www.alsoft.com/DiskWarrior/
Every Mac should come with it imho.

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