What is cache?
Your internet browser's cache stores certain information (snapshots) from websites you visit on your computer or mobile device so that they'll load more quickly upon future visits. These snapshots can include images that appear on multiple pages, color and font schemes, and the link. Storing this information on your computer makes your internet browsing experience much faster. The problem is that many websites often change items that are inherently stored in your cache, meaning that you may not see these changes immediately because you are looking at one of the snapshots stored on your computer. To avoid this problem, it is important to clear your browser cache on a regular basis.
How do I clear my browser's cache?
The following links provide instructions for clearing browser cache for your specific browser:
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-clear-firefox-cache
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183083?hl=en
- Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/internet-explorer/manage-delete-browsing-history-internet-explorer#ie=ie-11 (Note: IE cache settings are located with the browsing history.)
- Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH19215?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US (Note: Safari stores images and other related "cache" items with the browser history.)
If you are unsure of what browser version you are currently using, you can visit whatbrowser.org to find out.
Important note
Deleting your browser's cache is not necessarily the same as deleting cookies. Some browsers will delete both at once. Others give you the option to delete them separately. See What are cookies and how do I clear my browser's cookies? for help deleting cookies.