How to clear the cache on your browser
Please note that browsers may have different versions or updates that can affect the location of the cache clearing options. However, these instructions should serve as a general guide. Make sure to save any important work before clearing the cache, as it may temporarily delete stored information in your browser.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to clear the cache in different browsers:
1. Google Chrome:
- Open Chrome.
- Click on the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- From the drop-down menu, select "More tools" and then "Clear browsing data".
- In the "Clear browsing data" window, make sure the option "Cached images and files" is checked.
- Select the time range for which you want to clear the cache (e.g., "Last hour," "Last day," "Last week," "Since the beginning"), or choose "All time" to clear everything.
- Click on "Clear data".
2. Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Firefox.
- Click on the three-line icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- From the drop-down menu, select "Options".
- In the left sidebar, click on "Privacy & Security".
- Under "Cookies and Site Data," click on "Clear Data".
- Make sure the option "Cache" is checked.
- Select the desired time range or choose "Everything" to clear everything.
- Click on "Clear".
3. Safari (Mac):
- Open Safari.
- From the top menu, click on "Safari" and choose "Preferences".
- In the preferences window, click on the "Advanced" tab.
- Check the box next to "Show Develop menu in menu bar".
- From the top menu, click on "Develop" and choose "Empty Caches".
- Confirm clearing the cache by clicking on "Empty".
4. Microsoft Edge
- Open Microsoft Edge.
- Click on the three-dot icon in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- From the drop-down menu, select "Settings".
- In the left sidebar, click on "Privacy, search, and services".
- Under "Clear browsing data", click on "Choose what to clear".
- Make sure the option "Cached images and files" is checked.
- Select the desired time range or choose "All time" to clear everything.
- Click on "Clear".