What is a browser cache? How can I delete it?

️ "Clear your browser cache/" is the first thing to try when you encounter web page problems. I'll see why and how to clear your cache.

️ Browser cache
Web browsers assume the Internet is slow. Since many websites use the same elements (like logos) across multiple pages, browsers only download them when first encountered, so they don't need to be downloaded every time. The cache is where these downloaded items are kept. Sometimes the browser loses track of the cache contents, leading to display problems. Each browser allows you to clear the cache to start over, which will hopefully resolve these issues.

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0:00 What is a browser cache
0:35 Why Hide?
3:00 p.m. Automatic clearing
3:20 When the cache goes bad
4:53 How to delete it?

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