How do I clear the cache in my browser?
This article will show you how to clear your browser’s cache.
What is a cache?
A cache is a component that stores all the data you’ve collected while browsing the internet. This can include HTML and CSS files, images and videos as well as login details. Having this information saved to your cache means that, when you return to a website, the relevant files and information can be quickly retrieved, rather than downloaded. This will result in a much faster browsing experience and can help you save bandwidth.
Why do I need to clear my cache?
Clearing your cache can help resolve any issues you may be experiencing when attempting to access or use certain websites. This will be especially true if you haven’t cleared your cache before or the website has recently been updated, as the data stored in your cache might be conflicting with the latest version of the website’s files.
By doing this, you will remove all the older files that your browser has collected, so that newer versions can be downloaded.
How do I clear my cache?
In Google Chrome
Start by clicking the three dots in the top-right corner of your screen.
Hover your cursor over More tools and then choose Clear browsing data… from the list of options.
A pop-up window will now appear where you can choose whether you want to clear your browsing history, cookies and/or cached images and files by selecting the relevant box.
You can also select your preferred time range from the provided menu.
Once you’ve made your selection, click Clear data to begin the process.
In Firefox
Start by clicking the three bars in the top-right corner of your screen.
From there, select History from the drop-down menu that appears.
On the next set of options, select Clear recent history…
A pop-up window will now appear where you can choose whether you want to clear your browsing history, cookies, cache and more by selecting the relevant box.
You can also select your preferred time range from the provided menu.
Once you’ve made your selection, click OK to begin the process.
In Safari
Start by selecting History in the toolbar and then select Clear History… from the list of provided options.
A pop-up window will now appear where you can choose the timeframe from the provided menu.
Once you’ve made your choice, click Clear History to begin the process.
In Microsoft Edge
Start by selecting the three dots in the top-right corner of your screen.
Next, choose History from the list of options.
From here, select the three dots within the History menu and choose Clear browsing data from the provided menu.
A pop-up window will now appear where you can choose to clear your cache, along with your browsing history, download history and cookies, by selecting the relevant box.
You can also select your preferred time range from the provided menu.
Once you’ve made your selection, click Clear now to begin the process.
