Why is it important to clear my cache?


Clearing your cache is important for several reasons:

1. It ensures that you have access to the most up-to-date website content by eliminating outdated cached files. This prevents you from viewing outdated information and ensures that you see the latest changes or updates made by website owners.
2. Clearing your cache can help resolve display issues and glitches that occur when there are conflicts between the cached website version and the actual version being loaded. This results in a smoother browsing experience.
3. Clearing your cache frees up valuable storage space on your device by removing accumulated cached data. This not only improves device performance but also allows you to utilize the storage space for other purposes.
4. Clearing your cache optimizes browser performance by streamlining the file retrieval process, leading to faster browsing experiences as the browser is not burdened with sifting through a bloated cache.

By regularly clearing your cache, you ensure access to the latest content, resolve issues, free up storage space, and improve overall browser performance.


How do I clear my cache?


Windows


Chrome:

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Open Chrome.

Click the 3 dots in the top right-hand corner menu.

Click the “More” button, then “More Tools.”

Select “Clear Browsing Data.”

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Select the time range you want to delete data from. If you want to delete all data, select “All Time.” Check the check boxes next to “Cached images and files,” and select “Clear Data.”

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Safari:

Open Safari and click on the “Settings” (gear) icon in the upper right corner of the browser window. Click “Reset Safari” and then select the items you want to clear. Once selected, click “Reset.”

Safari is no longer supported by Windows. We suggest using a different browser.

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Firefox:

Open Firefox. Click the menu button and select “options.” Select “Privacy & Security,” then under the “Cookies and Site Data” click “Clear Data.” Select the “Cached Web Content” checkbox, and then click “Clear.”


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Mac


Chrome:

Open Chrome. Go to History in the top menu, then Show Full History. Select the checkbox next to “Cached images and files” and click the button “Clear data.”


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Internet Explorer:

Internet Explorer is not supported by Mac.


Safari:

Mobile Safari for iOS:

On the home screen, tap the Safari app. At the bottom of the screen, tap the Bookmarks icon, and then in the lower left corner, click “Clear.” From there, click to clear history.

Safari for Mac:

Open Safari and click the Safari menu. Click “Preferences,” then "Advanced.” From there, click "Show Develop menu in menu bar" box and close the Preferences menu. Click the "Develop" tab from the Safari menu at the top of the page and select "Empty Caches." This will clear your browser cache.

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Firefox:

Open Firefox. Click Firefox in the top menu, then Preferences. Select “Privacy and Security”, then scroll down to “Cookies and Site Data.” From here you can clear data, manage data, and manage which sites have access to your data. To clear your cache, select “clear data.” Select the checkbox next to “Cached Web Content” and select the “Clear” button.



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