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Computer educational program: how to clean the cache

How to clean the cache - information that sooner or later begins to interest active Internet users. Even if the topic is not familiar, there is no reason to panic. A little time, a few clever taps on the right buttons - and your computer will cease to be naughty and cause bad feelings and desires. Today we look at what the cache is, how to clear the cache, and why and how often it needs to be done.

If you read these lines, then something is not right with the work of your Internet browser. Before considering “how to clear the cache,” let's look at “what is it.” In fact, a cache is a file that was downloaded from the Internet when viewing pages (audio, video, flash, graphics). The system saves them on your computer’s hard drive so that the next time these pages load faster. When there are a lot of these temporary files , pages on Internet sites may not display as they should. Do not worry, there is nothing irreparable in the situation. In a few minutes you can fix the “diseases” of any browser with your own hands.

There are two options "how to clear the cache": this can be done manually, or use special software for this. Let's look at these options in more detail.

How to clear the cache manually. The procedure is not really complicated. Depending on the browser you are using, you just need to know “WHERE” to click on, “WHAT” to click on, and what should result from these manipulations.

Internet Explorer:

  1. Open browser;
  2. Find the “Service” tab, there you need to select “Internet Options”;
  3. In the window that opens, we need the General tab;
  4. Depending on the version, select “Delete files” or simply “Delete ...”;
  5. Select what else but temporary files you want to delete;
  6. Confirm the deletion by clicking “Delete” or “OK”.

Mozilla Firefox:

  1. In the open program window, find the "Tools" tab;
  2. Then find and click "Erase Recent History";
  3. Choose cleaning options;
  4. Click "Clear Now" and ... everything will happen.

Opera:

  1. In the open program window, select the “Tools” tab;
  2. There you need to select and click "Settings";
  3. We are interested in the tab "Advanced";
  4. In this tab - “History” (on the left, in the window);
  5. Near the inscription "Disk cache" you need to click "Clear".

Google Chrome:

  1. In the open program window you need to find and click the icon that looks like a wrench;
  2. The next step is to select Tools;
  3. Then you need to select "Clear viewing data";
  4. After that, choose what exactly you want to delete;
  5. Finish - click "Delete data ...".

Safari:

  1. Open the program;
  2. On the keyboard, press and hold the “ Ctrl” “Alt” and “E” keys;
  3. The question "Do you really want ..." is answered by clicking the "Delete" button.

We considered the option in which the browser cache is cleared manually. You can configure the automatic cleaning option when closing the program window. To do this, specify in the browser settings your desire to automatically delete the browsing history. In particular, in the Opera browser there is a corresponding window in which you need to check and confirm your choice by clicking “OK”. How to get to this window - see above.

There is another option, how to clear the cache memory - this is to use special programs that greatly facilitate the cleaning of a personal computer from file junk, including temporary browser files.

Several options for software with which you can clear the excess on your PC:

  • CCleaner is a free program for automatically “cleaning” a computer of accumulated “digital junk”. She knows how to clear the cache of browsers, applications and OS processes. To do this, in the open program you need to select "Cleaning", mark where exactly you need to "clean up the garbage" and click on the "Clear" button.
  • From paid software, users note Auslogics BoostSpeed. This is a very worthy option for cleaning, tuning and optimizing the system. After using this program, the system really works much faster, the procedures do not affect the stability of the system, numerous options allow you to find, configure or delete exactly what is required.

In conclusion, I would like to draw your attention to the caution with which you need to use programs to delete files, settings and optimize the OS. It is highly advisable to back up the system before the uninstall process or optimizing settings. This will restore the PC data and return it to work if something goes wrong. It is recommended that you clear the cache every month.

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