Tip: Clearing the cache simply clears temporary files. It won’t erase login credentials, downloaded files, or custom settings.
What is clearing cache and how do I clear it?
Clearing cache can fix some browsing problems, free up space, and remove saved versions of visited pages for privacy reasons. Most browsers let you clear cache quickly via Ctrl+Shift+Del (Windows) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac). Otherwise, try your browser’s Settings, Privacy, or Advanced options. What Exactly Is Cache?
Should you delete browser cache data?
Another reason to delete browser cache data is to free up space on your hard drive. Over time, the cache can grow to a huge size; clearing it can recover some of that previously used space. Regardless of why you want to do it, clearing your browser’s cache is easy to do in all the popular browsers in use today.
What happens if I delete the cache in an app?
Since the cache stores non-essential files (that is, files that are not 100% needed for the correct operation of the app), deleting it should not aversely affect the functionality of the app. Actually, there are some very rare cases where an app’s cache can become corrupt, and clearing it could fix an issue.
Will clearing my cache Delete my Photos?
Clearing your cache only gets rid of the data your device has stored from the websites and apps you visit—it has no impact on your photos or the files you have saved there. Regardless of the device, your photos are safe when you clear your cache.
