Web browsers store temporary data such as images, scripts, and other files on your computer or device in a location called the cache. This allows web pages to load faster when you visit them again in the future, because the browser can access these stored files instead of downloading them all over again. Sometimes, web pages may not load properly due to corrupted or outdated files in the cache. Clearing the cache can fix these issues and allow the browser to download fresh files from the website.
Note: While clearing your cache can improve performance and fix some browsing issues, it is likely to log you out of websites (all you need is to re-login again).
Clearing Cache in Microsoft Edge
Step 1: Open Microsoft Edge
Step 2: Click the three dots in the top right-hand corner of the screen
Step 3: Click on "Settings"
Step 4: Scroll down and click on "Privacy, search, and services"
Step 5: Under "Clear browsing data", click on "Choose what to clear"
Step 6: Check the box next to "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files". Untick all other boxes.
Step 7: Click the "Clear now" button
Clearing Cache in Apple Safari
Step 1: Open Safari
Step 2: Click on "Safari" in the top left-hand corner of the screen
Step 3: Click on "Settings..."
Step 4: Click on the "Advanced" tab
Step 5: Check the box next to "Show Develop menu in menu bar"
Step 6: Close the Settings window
Step 7: Click on "Develop" in the menu bar at the top of the screen
Step 8: Click on "Empty Caches"
Written for Safari v16.1 and Microsoft Edge v112.0.1722