1) What is cache?

Browsers and apps store some files locally to load faster. This storage is called cache. Over time, old files can cause issues; clearing the cache often fixes them.

2) When should I clear it?

• The site was updated but you still see the old version
• You’re having sign-in issues or unexpected errors
• The browser is noticeably slow
• You want to remove local data for privacy

Note: After clearing, you may need to sign in to some sites again.

3) Quick fixes (very short)

• Hard Refresh — Windows/Linux: Ctrl + F5 · macOS: Cmd + Shift + R
• Reset a single site — From the lock/settings icon in the address bar, clear that site’s data.

4) Clear cache in your browser

Google Chrome / Microsoft Edge (Desktop)

1. Open History → Clear browsing data (shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + Del / Cmd + Shift + Delete).
2. Time range: “Last 7 days” or “All time”.
3. Select Cached images and files (and Cookies if needed).
4. Click Clear data. If necessary, restart the browser.

Mozilla Firefox (Desktop)

1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
2. Click Clear Data… and check Cached Web Content.
3. Click Clear, then restart the browser.

Safari (macOS)

1. Option A — Clear History (broader): Safari → Clear History… → choose a range (e.g., all history) → Clear History.
2. Option B — Empty Caches (cache only):
   1. Open Safari → Settings (or Preferences) → Advanced and enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
   2. Then go to Develop → Empty Caches (shortcut: Option + Cmd + E).
3. Single site only (optional): Safari → Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data… → search the site → Remove.