We all have experienced
that moment when our browsers were sluggish and at that time, we needed them to
be fast. It may be that you need to delete your cache. Cache are
pieces of information your computer browser (in this case Chrome) stores like logins,
pictures from sites so it will load faster, email addresses, even passwords, and
other data. These pieces of information can make your browser's speed irritating.
This article
will be explaining how to delete cache in chrome which helps get rid of excess info
that might be making your chrome browser slow. Deleting your cache will improve
your browsing speed. We will be taking
it step by step so as to make it easier and simpler for you to follow. It will
take about two minutes to clear your cache.
There are
two simple ways to clear your cache. You can go through your "History
menu" or your "More tools" menu. We will be taking the two ways
step by step. We will also
be explaining steps on how to clear the cache of a single site, this is important
if you want to choose the specific sites to target when deleting your cache.
Through
the "History Menu"
Step 1
When your chrome
browser is open to the homepage, there are 3 horizontal lines at the upper
right corner of your screen that will show you a menu full of options. The "History menu" will be part of
these options, just move your mouse and click on this option. This will open up
into another tab showing you all of your browsing history.
Step 2
On the new
tab, you will have to locate the option that says "Clear Browsing
Data". This will lead to a new pop-up menu. In the pop-up
menu, you will find options to delete specific things like site data,
passwords, cookies or just your browsing history. You will choose the data you
want to delete and also choose the range (month or weeks or everything since
you started using the browser). After
choosing the options and range, delete and wait for the pop-up option to go
away. Once it is gone, you are free of all or part (depending on the data and
range you chose) of your cache that was slowing down your chrome browser.
Through
the "More Tools Menu"
Step 1
As is the
case in the "History Menu" way. You will have to click on the 3
horizontal lines at the upper right of your screen when you open your Chrome
browser. Instead of
clicking the "History Menu" this time, you will click on the
"More Tools Menu". This will open up to another menu with some
options.
Step 2
Search for
the option that reads "Clear Browsing Data". This is the option you
will click. When you click on it, it will lead you to a pop-up menu that contains
similar information to the one stated above. You will find a list, click on the
box next to the line that reads " Cached Images and Files". There are
time ranges and specific items to also delete here like in the first method,
choose your preferred ranges and items and delete them. Wait for the pop-up to
disappear and start browsing with increased speed.
Note: These
are steps to clear entire items like browsing history, cookies, logins, sites
cache, and other items. There is another way to specifically target a single
site and delete its cache without deleting others.
This is very
useful when dealing with the removal of all traces of one site from your chrome
browser.
Clearing
Cache Of A Single Site
Step 1
Open your chrome
browser and find the "Settings" option. Click on the option and it
will lead you to another list of menu, find "Advanced" in this list
and you'll get another menu. In this menu, search for "Privacy &
Security". When clicked on, you will see a menu with " Content Settings"
on it. Click Content Settings and a pop-up panel will appear.
Step 2
In the pop-up
panel, the word "Cookies" will be written on it. When you click on
"Cookies", it will lead you to all of your cookies and site data. You
will have the option to search for specific sites here and see their site data.
You will be able to delete them specifically by clicking on the "
bin" button which will only delete the site data you have chosen. Once
this is done, you have successfully cleared the cache for the specific site you
have chosen.
There is
another way or method of deleting specific sites data, logins, passwords, and
cache. This is a bit more straightforward but it can only be used when you're
on a web page.
Deleting
Through An Open Webpage
Step 1
When a webpage
or website is open, you will have to click on the "Padlock" icon
close to your tabs on your screen. This will lead you to a flyer where you will
select "Cookies".
Step 2
After
clicking on "Cookies", a full view of your cookies in use will be displayed
to you. You can then choose which cookies or cache to delete and which ones to
keep.
Conclusion
You can
always delete your cache from your chrome at any time. It doesn't have to be monthly
or annually, any time you feel your chrome browser is lagging or slowing up
sites, it is a good time to clear your cache and make room for more data. You
can also use these steps to clear specific data you wish to remove from
specific sites like your passwords and emails. This will mean any time you're
using the site again, you will have to log in like you're using it for the
first time.
0 Comments