Why should I clear my browser cache?
When you use a browser, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies. Cookies are files created by sites you visit. They make your online experience easier by saving browsing data. The cache remembers parts of pages, like images, to help them open faster during your next visit. Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites.
The instruction below is for computer and mobile devices. Choose your browser and follow the steps shown below:
Chrome
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Open Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
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Access Settings: Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner to open the menu, then select Settings.
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Privacy and Security: In the left sidebar, click on Privacy and security.
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Clear Browsing Data: Click on Clear browsing data. This will open a new window.
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Select Time Range: Choose a time range from the dropdown menu (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time).
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Check Cached Images and Files: Make sure the box for Cached images and files is checked. You can also select other data types you want to clear.
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Clear Data: Click the Clear data button to remove the cached files.
Edge
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Open Edge: Launch the Microsoft Edge browser on your computer.
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Access Settings: Click the three horizontal dots (menu) in the upper right corner, then select Settings.
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Privacy, Search, and Services: In the left sidebar, click on Privacy, search, and services.
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Clear Browsing Data: Scroll down to the Clear browsing data section and click on Choose what to clear.
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Select Time Range: From the dropdown menu, choose a time range (e.g., Last hour, Last 24 hours, All time).
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Check Cached Images and Files: Make sure the box for Cached images and files is checked. You can also select other types of data you want to clear.
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Clear Now: Click the Clear now button to remove the cached files.
Firefox
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Open Firefox: Launch the Mozilla Firefox browser on your computer.
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Access Options: Click the three horizontal lines (menu) in the upper right corner, then select Settings (or Options).
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Privacy & Security: In the left sidebar, click on Privacy & Security.
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Cookies and Site Data: Scroll down to the Cookies and Site Data section.
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Clear Data: Click the Clear Data… button.
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Select Cached Web Content: Make sure the box for Cached Web Content is checked. You can also choose to clear cookies if you wish.
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Clear: Click the Clear button to remove the cached files.
Safari
Safari is not a recommended browser for use with Mohawk Academic Technology. If you choose to use it, make sure to have a back up browser installed on all devices.
In the Safari app on your Mac computer, choose History from the top menu. From the menu, choose Clear History. Choose to remove all history.
Mobile Devices
Android
iOS
Learn more at: Browser and Computer Requirements Community Guide