Library FAQs: Asnuntuck

How do I clear my browser cache on a PC?

Quick Tip: With any browser open on your Windows operating system, press the following keys (simultaneously) to quickly access the options for clearing the browser's history:

Edge - PC

To learn more about clearing your cache in Edge, visit Microsoft Support.

1. Select Settings and more  > Settings  > Privacy and services.
2. Under Clear browsing data, select Choose what to clear.
3. Choose a time range from the Time range drop-down menu.
4. Choose the types of data you want to clear (see the table below for descriptions). For example, you may want to remove browsing history and cookies but keep passwords and form fill data.
5. Select Clear now.

Chrome - PC
To learn more about clearing your cache in Chrome, visit Google Support.

1. On your computer, open Chrome .
2. At the top right, click More   Clear browsing data.
3. Choose a time range, like Last hour or All time.
4. Select the types of information you want to remove.
5. Click Clear data.

Tip: If you delete cookies and have sync turned on, Chrome keeps you signed into your Google Account. Your cookies will be removed from other devices and your Google Account.

Firefox - PC
To learn more about clearing your cache in Firefox, visit Firefox Support.

1. In the Firefox menu bar, click the Firefox option.
2. Select the Preferences link.
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. Under the History heading, click the clear your recent history link.
5. Select the Cache checkbox.
6. Click the Clear Now button.

How do I clear my browser cache on a Mac?

Safari - Mac
To learn more about clearing your cache in Safari, visit Apple Support.

1. In the Safari menu bar, click the Safari option.
2. Select Preferences.
3. Click on Privacy.
4. Click on Manage Website Data, select one or more websites, and then click Remove or Remove All.

Chrome - Mac
To learn more about clearing your cache in Chrome, visit Google Support.

1. On the browser toolbar, click the Chrome menu icon.
2. Select the Clear browsing data link.
3. In the data drop-down menu, select the time range where you want to clear browsing data.
4. Select the Cookies and other site and plug-in data and Cached images and files checkboxes.
5. Click the Clear Browsing Data button.

Firefox - Mac
To learn more about clearing your cache in Firefox, visit Firefox Support.

1. In the Firefox menu bar, click the Firefox option.
2. Select the Preferences link.
3. Click the Privacy tab.
4. Under the History heading, click the clear your recent history link.
5. Select the Cache checkbox.
6. Click the Clear Now button.

Be sure to close (or for Mac "Force Quit") all browser windows after performing the reset.