How-to clear your cache for Chrome, Firefox and Edge

Clearing Cache in Google Chrome:

Google Chrome, one of the most widely used browsers, offers a straightforward process for clearing the cache.

1. Open Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
2. Access Settings: Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser window to open the menu. Select “Settings” from the dropdown.
3. Navigate to Privacy and Security: In the left sidebar, choose “Privacy and security.”
4. Clear Browsing Data: Under the “Clear browsing data” section, click on “Clear browsing data.”
5. Select Time Range: Choose the time range for which you want to clear the cache. To clear all data, select “All time.”
6. Check Cached Images and Files: Ensure that the “Cached images and files” option is selected.
7. Clear Data: Click on the “Clear data” button to initiate the process.

Clearing Cache in Microsoft Edge:

Microsoft Edge, the default browser for Windows 10, also provides a simple method to clear the cache.

1. Open Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.
2. Access Settings: Click on the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner to open the menu. Choose “Settings.”
3. Clear Browsing Data: On the left navigation pane, select “Privacy, search, and services. Scroll down to the “Clear browsing data” “
4. Choose What to Clear: Select “Choose what to clear” under the “Clear browsing data” section.
5. Check Cached Data: Under date and time, click “All time”. Ensure that “Cached images and files” is selected.
6. Clear Data: Click on the “Clear” button to clear the cache.

Clearing Cache in Mozilla Firefox:

Mozilla Firefox, known for its privacy features, offers a user-friendly way to clear the cache.

1. Open Firefox: Launch the Mozilla Firefox browser on your computer.
2. Access Options: Click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner to open the menu. Choose “Settings.”
3. Privacy & Security: In the left sidebar, select “Privacy & Security.”
4. Clear Data: Scroll down to the “Cookies and Site Data” section. Click on the “Clear Data” button.
5. Check Cached Web Content: Ensure that “Cached Web Content” is selected.
6. Clear Data: Click on the “Clear” button to clear the cache.