Clearing the cache and cookies from a web browser is an important first-step for almost any troubleshooting for internet browsing. The 'cache' is a tool used by your internet browser to speed up the page loading process. However, sometimes it can cause a problem when websites are updated and developed as files saved in the cache may conflict with what's actually coded into the website. Clearing cache and cookies is a way we can be sure that any issues you may come across are actually something wrong with the website, rather than inconsistencies caused by using different browsers.
Keyboard Shortcut for Most Browsers
If you are using Internet Explorer, Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox you can quickly clear cache with a keyboard shortcut. While in your browser, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete simultaneously on the keyboard to open the appropriate window.
If you use Google’s Chrome browser, and chances are you probably do, then you may want to clear your browsing history from time to time. It’s always a good idea to do this for the sake of privacy, and it’s not that difficult to do.
Nearly every browser, from Mozilla Firefox to Safari and Microsoft Edge, keeps a history of where you go on the Internet. Most of the time these places are what you would expect them to be, but sometimes you might end up somewhere you didn’t expect to be, and as such, may not want that in your history. Other times, you might just want to clear everything out and start fresh.
Table of Contents
- Clear Browser History in Chrome for Desktop
- Clear Browser History in Chrome for Mobile
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Clear Browser History in Chrome for Desktop
Open Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, or Linux and then click the three-dot menu icon found in the top-right corner of the browser. From there, hover your mouse cursor over “More Tools” and choose “Clear Browsing Data.”
To delete your entire browsing history, choose “All Time” from the drop-down box at the top of the screen and check the “Browsing history” option. You can also clear your download history, cookies, and browser cache if you’d like. Click “Clear Data” to finish.
Clear Browser History in Chrome for Mobile
Open Google Chrome on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. The process will look slightly different depending on your device. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right—bottom-right on iPhone and iPad—and select “History” from the menu.
Tap “Clear Browsing Data” at the top of the History list— the bottom of the list on iPhone and iPad.
Decide how far back you want to clear data with the “Time Range” option. Select “Browsing History” and then tap “Clear Data.”
That’s all there is to it. Clearing your browser history is a simple thing, but it’s an important part of protecting your privacy. You don’t need to do anything malicious or suspicious to need to clear your browser history. It’s simply good practice for anyone.
Sept. 16, 2020, 5:11 PM UTC / Updated Jan. 11, 2022, 2:44 PM UTC By Josh Harmon
As you surf the web, internet browsers collect data about your preferences, searches, and internet history. It's a good idea to periodically delete your history or clear your cache (or the collection of stored data, like your browser history), in order to keep your browser running optimally.
On the downside, you might lose conveniences like saved passwords or auto-fill templates for online forms. But your browser will run faster and your internet privacy will be much more secure.
If you want to clear your Google chrome history and clear your browser, here's a step-by-step guide. You can also easily delete a google gmail account.
1. Open Google Chrome on your computer. Click the 3 dots in the top right corner of the application.
2. Click "History"
3. Click "Clear Browsing Data"
A box with a list of options will appear in the center of the screen.
4. Clear your history based on your preferences
From the drop-down menu you can select how much history you want to delete. If you want to delete your entire browser history, select "all time." Check the boxes for what you want to erase, being sure to include "browsing history." Click "clear data" to complete the process.