Cache / Caching

In computing, a cache is a high-speed data storage layer that stores a subset of data, typically transient(momentarily) in nature, so that future requests for that data are served up faster than is possible by accessing the data’s primary storage location. Caching allows you to efficiently reuse previously retrieved or computed data. AWS Definition .

It is important to know that when you use a browser like Google Chrome, Firefox,  IOS Safari, etc., it saves some information from the websites you visit in its cache. Therefore, clearing these help fix certain problems like loading or formatting issues on sites. Clearing cache and cookies also improves browser and computer performance and reduces the load on the backend as well.

CLEARING OUT CACHE FOR CHROME BROWSER

Step 1.  On your computer, open your Chrome browser.

Chrome Browser

Step 2.  At the top right corner of the browser, Click on the 3 dots (More) for a drop down menu.

Chome browser

Step 3.  Click on Clear browsing data in the drop down menu. You can also use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Shift+Del) to open the clear browsing data dialog box. 

Step 4.  In the basic category of a dialog box shown on your screen , choose a Time range. To delete everything, select All time.

Step 5. Check both boxes for "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files".

Step 6. Next, click on Clear data.

Clear data dialog box

CLEAR OUT CACHE FOR FIREFOX BROWSER

Step 1.  On your computer, open your Firefox browser.

Step 2.  At the top right corner of the browser, click on the 3 horizontal lines.

Firefox browser

Step 3.  Next on your screen, select and click on Privacy & Security on the left panel.

Privacy & Security page

Step 4.  Scroll down a bit to see the Cookies and Site Data section. Click on Clear Data.

Cookies and Site Data section

Step 5.  Uncheck  Cookies and Site Data. for more information on managing site data, see  Manage local site storage settings . 

Step 6.  With Cached Web Content checked, click on the Clear button.

Clear Data dialog box

Step 7. Close the Settings page. Any changes you made will be saved and applied automatically.

CLEARING OUT CACHE FOR SAFARI BROWSER

Step 1.  Open Safari browser on your Mac Book, navigate to Safari > Settings, then click on the Privacy tab.

Step 2.  Click on Manage Website Data.

Safari Privacy pane 

Step 3. Select one or more preferred websites, then click Remove or Remove All.

Note: Removing the data may reduce tracking, but may also log you out of websites or change website behavior.