💾Why do I Need to Clear my Cache?

What is caching and why do I need to clear my cache to see website updates? Here is the lowdown

Browser caching is a technique that stores a copy of a web page in the cache memory of a user's web browser. When a user revisits a website, the browser can retrieve the page from the cache instead of requesting it from the server, which speeds up the loading process and reduces strain on the server.

There are two types of caching:

1. Client-side caching, which stores a copy of the web page on the user's computer.

2. Server-side caching, which stores a copy of the web page on the server.

There are several reasons why you may need to clear your browser cache:

1. To see updates to a website: If a website has been updated and you are not seeing the changes, it could be because your browser is displaying the cached version of the page. Clearing the cache will force the browser to request the latest version of the page from the server.

2. To troubleshoot issues: If you are experiencing issues with a website, such as layout problems or errors, clearing the cache may help resolve the issue.

3. To free up space: Over time, the cache can take up a significant amount of space on your computer. Clearing the cache can free up this space and improve the performance of your browser.

4. To protect your privacy: The cache stores a record of all the websites you have visited, which could potentially be accessed by others if you share your computer. Clearing the cache regularly helps protect your privacy.

To clear your browser cache, you can follow these steps:

1. Open your browser and go to the Settings or Preferences menu.

2. Look for the Privacy or History section and click on the Clear browsing data or Clear cache button.

3. Select the appropriate options (e.g., Cache, Cookies, History) and choose a time range (e.g., All time).

4. Click on the Clear data or Clear cache button to delete the selected data.

It's important to note that clearing the cache will not delete your browsing history or saved passwords. To delete this data, you will need to select the appropriate options in the Clear browsing data or Clear cache menu.