Browser hacks: How to clear your browser cache on Chrome, Safari, and Edge

Your browser cache is a temporary storage space that saves copies of web pages, images, and other media that you visit online. This helps your browser load faster and reduces bandwidth usage. However, sometimes your cache can become outdated or corrupted, causing problems with loading or displaying websites. In that case, you may need to clear your browser cache to fix the issue. Also Read: High-Risk Alert Issued For Google Chrome Users: Update Your Browser Now

Here are the steps to clear your browser cache on three popular browsers: Chrome, Safari, and Edge. Also Read: Don’t Ignore This Update: Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox Fix High-Risk Security Bugs

A step-by-step guide on how to clear your browser cache on Chrome, Safari, and Edge

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Step 1: Click the three-dot icon at the top right corner of the browser window and select Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and click Advanced.

Step 3: Under Privacy and security, click Clear browsing data.

Step 4: Select the time range you want to clear, and make sure the checkbox for Cached images and files is checked.

Step 5: Click Clear data.

Safari:

Step 1: Click the Safari menu at the top left corner of the screen and select Preferences.

Step 2: Click the Advanced tab and check the box for Show Develop menu in menu bar.

Step 3: Click the Develop menu that appears in the menu bar and select Empty Caches.

Edge:

Step 1: Click the three-dot icon at the top right corner of the browser window and select Settings.

Step 2: Click Privacy, search, and services on the left sidebar.

Step 3: Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear.

Step 4: Select the time range you want to clear, and make sure the checkbox for Cached images and files is checked.

Step 5: Click Clear now.

Clearing your browser cache can help you resolve some common web issues and improve your browsing experience. However, it may also delete some of your preferences and logins, so make sure you have a backup of your important data before you do it.

Meanwhile, if you don’t have access to the internet, or you prefer to work without distractions, you can still use Google Drive offline mode. This feature allows you to see and edit your recent Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files even when you’re not online. To use Google Drive offline mode on your computer or mobile device, follow these steps.