How to clear your browser cache

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One of the best ways to restore space to your computer or phone — or to fix a problem that may have been caused by a temporary file screwing up the works — is also one of the simplest: to clear the browser cache. However, unless you’ve been instructed sometime in the past to clear your cache, you may be unaware of this otherwise invisible feature.

Here’s how to clear your cache on the major browsers and on your Android or iOS devices. We’ve also included instructions on how to clear the data for a single site if you need to.

Chrome

Check the cached images and files box.
  • Click on the three dots in the upper right corner
  • On the desktop version, select More Tools > Clear Browsing Data… On the mobile app, select S…

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