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How Do I Clear Cache and Cookies to Make My Browser Faster?

Created by Freddy K, Modified on Mon, 28 Oct at 10:08 AM by Mayu Y

Enhance Your Browsing Experience: Master Cache and Cookie Clearing

Ready to optimize your browser's performance? Learn how to clear cache and cookies in popular browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari for a faster, smoother experience. Use quick shortcuts like Ctrl+Shift+Delete and follow these easy steps to give your browser a refreshing boost.


Step-by-Step Guide: Clearing Cache and Cookies by Browser

Google Chrome (Desktop)

  1. Click on the menu (three dots) in the top-right corner.
  2. Go to History and then select Clear Browsing Data.
  3. Choose All Time and check Cookies, Site Data and Cached Images and Files.
  4. Click Clear Data to complete the process.
  5. Close and reopen Chrome for Windows, or select Quit for macOS.


Google Chrome (iOS)

  1. Open Chrome and tap the menu (three dots) at the bottom right.
  2. Select Settings, then Privacy.
  3. Tap Clear Browsing Data, check Cookies, Site Data, and Cached Images and Files, then confirm.


Firefox (Desktop)

  1. Open the Menu and select Options (or Preferences for macOS).
  2. Under Privacy & Security, click Clear Data.
  3. Select Cookies, Site Data and Cached Web Content, then confirm.
  4. Close and reopen Firefox, or Quit on macOS.


Safari (macOS)

  1. Open Safari and navigate to Preferences from the top menu.
  2. Go to the Privacy tab, then click Manage Website Data.
  3. Select Remove All and confirm with Remove Now.
  4. Quit Safari to finalize the process.


Safari (iOS)

  1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to Safari.
  2. Tap Clear History and Website Data and confirm.


Microsoft Edge (Windows 10)

  1. Open the menu (three dots) and select Settings.
  2. Navigate to Privacy, Search, and Services.
  3. Under Clear Browsing Data, click Choose What to Clear.
  4. Select Cookies, Site Data and Cached Images and Files, then click Clear Now.
  5. Close and reopen Edge to apply changes.

By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll improve your browser’s speed and security. Ready to experience a cleaner, faster browsing session.

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