How to Clear Browser Cache?

  How to Clean Browser Cache?
Browsers’ menus are different, we have compiled directions on how to clear the cache.

 

A cookie is a file created by a web browser, at the request of a web site, that is stored on a computer. These files typically store user-specific information such as selections in a form, shopping cart contents, or authentication data. Browsers will normally clear cookies that reach a certain age, but clearing them manually may solve problems with web sites or your browser.

A browser’s history is a log of sites that you visit. When you press a browser’s Back button, you are moving back one entry in the history log. Browsers will normally clear history at regular intervals, but you may want to clear it manually for privacy reasons.

• In most computer-based web browsers, to open menus used to clear your cache, cookies, and history, press Ctrl-Shift-Delete (Windows) or Command-Shift-Delete (Mac). If this doesn’t work, follow the appropriate instructions below.
• If you don’t see instructions below for your specific version or browser, search your browser’s Help menu for “clear cache”. If you’re unsure what browser version you’re using, from the Help menu or your browser’s menu, select About [browser name].
  In Internet Explorer and Firefox, if you don’t see the menu bar, press Alt.

Clear the cache in Safari (Apple iOS)

Note:

The following steps apply to the newest version of Mobile Safari for iOS. If you need instructions for older versions, you might find them in Apple Support’s Safari web settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

1. Open your Settings app.
2. Tap Safari.
3. Tap Clear History and Website Data and confirm.
4. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Clear the cache in Chrome for iOS

1. Touch Chrome menu > Settings.
2. Touch Privacy.
3. Choose the data type you want to clear.
4. Touch Clear.
5. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Clear the cache in PC, Mac – Desktop browsers

Opera

1. From the Opera menu, select Settings, and then Delete Private Data….
2. In the dialog box that opens, select the items you want to clear, and then click Delete.
3. Exit/quit all browser windows and re-open the browser.

Internet Explorer 8 and up

1. From the Safety menu, click Delete Browsing History, or use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + DEL.
2. Check Temporary Internet Files and History, and then click Delete.

Edge

1. Click on the Hub icon (three lines), then the history icon (shaped like a clock).
2. Click on Clear all history.
3. Select Cached data and files.
4. Click the Clear button.

Firefox 42

1. From the History menu, select Clear Recent History or use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + DEL.
2. Choose the range of time for which you would like the cache cleared.
3. Click the Details button, and make sure only Cache is checked.
4. Click Clear Now.

Google Chrome 47

chrome://settings/clearBrowserData

1. Click the Menu icon and select the History menu item, or enter “chrome://history” in the URL bar.
2. Select Clear browsing data.
3. Choose the range of time for which you would like the cache cleared.
4. Ensure that only Cached images and files is selected.
5. Finally, click the Clear Browsing Data button.

Safari 9

From the Develop menu, select Empty Caches. If you do not have a Develop menu, proceed with the steps below:

1. From the Safari menu, select Preferences.
2. Select the Advanced tab.
3. Check the box next to Show Develop menu in the menu bar.

Close Preferences and select Empty Caches from the Develop menu.

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