Each time you access a file through your web browser, the browser caches it (pronounced 'cash' and means to 'store'). In this way, the files (including any images on the page) do not have to be newly retrieved from the remote web site each time you click the Back or Forward buttons. You should periodically clear the cache to allow your browser to function more efficiently and sometimes a browser can get confused with downloads or browsing a site if the cache hasn't been cleared for a while.
If you're unsure what browser version you are using or you do not see instructions for your specific browser, search your browser's Help menu for "clear cache".
Firefox:
1. From the Tools menu, select 'Clear Recent History', and then check 'Cache' and 'Cookies'
2. Click 'OK'
Safari:
1. From the Safari menu, select 'Empty cache'
2. Select "Empty"
Google Chrome:
1. Click the three small lines in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window, this is the Control Panel button
2. Select Tools then Clear Browsing Data
3. Check the boxes for the types of information you wish to delete. We recommend selecting the following:
• Clear browsing history
• Empty the cache
• Delete cookies and other site data
You can also choose the period of time you wish to delete cached information using the Clear data from this period in the dropdown menu.
4. Click the 'Clear browsing data' button when ready.
Internet Explorer 8:
1. From the Safety menu in the upper right, click 'Delete Browsing History'
2. Uncheck 'Preserve Favorites website data' and check 'Temporary Internet files', 'Cookies', and 'History'
3. Click Delete
0 Comments