cache clearing
Deleting stored data
Cache clearing is the process of deleting temporarily stored data that computers, browsers, and applications keep to speed up future access.
When a website loads slowly or displays outdated content, clearing the cache often fixes it: Have you tried clearing your cache?
The term appears frequently in tech support contexts, where it's become a standard first-line troubleshooting step.
- web browserProgram for accessing websites
- browserWeb access program
- cookiesSmall sweet baked goods
- historyRecord of past events
- private browsingUnrecorded internet session
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cache clearingcaching
Temporary local storage
data retention · data storage · preloading · prefetching · data preservation
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