Chrome:
Clearing your all-time browser cache in Google Chrome is straightforward. Here are the steps:
1. Open Google Chrome:
Make sure the browser is running.
2. Access the Settings Menu:
- Click on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the browser window to open the menu.
- Click on "Clear browsing data..." from the menu.
- Alternatively, you can press `Ctrl + Shift + Delete` (Windows) or `Command + Shift + Delete` (Mac) to directly open the "Clear browsing data" dialog.
3. Clear Browsing Data Dialog:
- A new tab will open with the "Clear browsing data" dialog.
- Ensure you are on the "Basic" tab.
4. Select Time Range:
- Click on the drop-down menu next to "Time range" and select "All time" to delete all cached data.
5. Choose Data to Clear:
- Make sure the box next to "Cached images and files" is checked. You can also select other types of data to clear, such as browsing history and cookies, by checking the respective boxes.
6. Clear Data:
- Click on the "Clear data" button at the bottom of the dialog.
7. Wait for the Process to Complete:
- The clearing process might take a few moments, depending on the amount of data.
After completing these steps, your all-time browser cache in Google Chrome will be cleared.
Safari:
Open Safari:
Launch Safari on your Mac.
Access the Preferences:
Click on "Safari" in the menu bar at the top-left corner of your screen.
Open the Privacy Tab:
Select "Preferences..." from the drop-down menu.
In the Preferences window, click on the "Privacy" tab.
Manage Website Data:
In the Privacy tab, click on the "Manage Website Data..." button.
Remove All Website Data:
A new window will appear with a list of all websites that have stored data on your computer.
Click on the "Remove All" button to delete all cached data. This action will clear cookies, cache, and other website data stored by Safari.
Confirm Clearing:
Safari will ask you to confirm your choice. Click on "Remove Now" to proceed.
Close Preferences:
Close the Preferences window once the data removal process is complete.
Edge:
Open Microsoft Edge:
Launch the Edge browser on your computer.
Access Settings:
Click on the three horizontal dots (ellipsis) in the top-right corner to open the menu.
Navigate to Settings:
Scroll down and click on "Settings" near the bottom of the menu.
Clear Browsing Data:
In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on "Privacy, search, and services" in the left-hand sidebar.
Choose What to Clear:
Under "Clear browsing data", click on "Choose what to clear".
Select Data to Clear:
Ensure that "Cached images and files" is checked. You can also choose to clear other data such as browsing history and cookies by checking the respective boxes.
Choose Time Range:
Click on the drop-down menu under "Time range" and select "All time" to clear all cached data.
Clear Data:
Click on the "Clear now" button to delete the selected data.
Wait for the Process to Complete:
Edge will begin clearing the browsing data. This may take a few moments depending on the amount of data.