How do I clear my cache and cookies?

Created by Lilley Loudon, Modified on Tue, 19 Mar at 4:48 AM by Lilley Loudon

Clearing cache and cookies in your web browser helps improve performance and privacy. Here's a quick guide for Windows and Mac:

Windows & Mac (using Browser Shortcuts):

Open your web browser.
Press Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac).
A window will appear with options to clear browsing data.
Select the time range (e.g., all time) and check the boxes for "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files."
Click "Clear data" (Windows) or "Clear Now" (Mac).

Windows & Mac (using Browser Settings):

Open your web browser.
Click the menu button (usually three dots or lines in the top right corner).
Navigate to "Settings" or "Preferences."
Find the section related to privacy or browsing history.
Look for options to clear browsing data or cache.
Choose the time range and select the boxes for cookies and cache.
Click "Clear data" or similar button to confirm.

Please Note: These instructions are general guidelines. The specific steps might vary slightly depending on your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari etc.). You can find more detailed instructions by searching for "clear cache and cookies" followed by your browser name.