How to Refresh, Clear Cache and Clear History in Web Browsers

Sometimes you have to clear out all the background information stored in your web browser in order to complete a new task.  The first one known to most is the “Refresh” icon, (symbol) in the upper corner of the window when you are on the web, using a web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari or Firefox.  The icon looks like…

It is the little circle with an arrow on the end.  (Red arrow above and yes, there are people who do not know this and I’m trying to help everyone!)

Google Chrome:

How to clear History right here.

How to clear your cache right here.

Microsoft Edge:

How to clear History right here.

How to clear your cache right here.

Apple Safari:

How to clear History right here.

How to clear your cache right here.

Firefox:

How to clear History right here.

How to clear your cache right here.

Another lesson I would hope you learn from this as I learned gradually over the years…if you have a question about anything, especially tech-related….just write the question into a browser search and tons of answers will come up.  So much more than just five years ago!