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How do I clear my browser cache?

What is browser cache and why clear it?

The supported browsers for FireNote are Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Firefox. Your browser saves temporary files such as images and scripts to help websites load faster. However, over time, this cached data may become outdated or corrupted, leading to slow loading, display errors, or login difficulties. Clearing the cache prompts the browser to retrieve updated data.

For optimal experience, always use the latest version of your chosen browser. If you encounter issues, switching to Google Chrome is advised, as it offers the best compatibility with FireNote.

Google Chrome

Steps (Windows & Mac)

  1. Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Select Privacy and security

  4. Click Clear browsing data

  5. Choose a Time range (select All time for full reset)

  6. Check Cached images and files

  7. Click Clear data

Shortcut

  • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete

  • Mac: ⌘ + Shift + Delete

Microsoft Edge

Steps

  1. Click the three-dot menu (…)

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Select Privacy, search, and services

  4. Under Clear browsing data, click Choose what to clear

  5. Select a Time range

  6. Check Cached images and files

  7. Click Clear now

Tip

You can configure Edge to auto-clear cache when you close the browser in the same settings section.

Safari

Method 1: Quick cache clear (Developer menu)

  1. Open Safari

  2. Go to Safari > Settings (Preferences)

  3. Click Advanced

  4. Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar

  5. In the menu bar, click Develop > Empty Caches

Method 2: Clear all website data

  1. Go to Safari > Settings

  2. Select Privacy

  3. Click Manage Website Data

  4. Choose Remove All

Alternative (full reset)

  • Safari > Clear History → All history (removes cache + cookies)

Shortcut (reload without cache)

  • Cmd + Option + R

Mozilla Firefox

Steps

  1. Click the menu button (☰)

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Select Privacy & Security

  4. Scroll to Cookies and Site Data

  5. Click Clear Data

  6. Select Cached Web Content

  7. Click Clear

Shortcut

  • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + Delete

  • Mac: ⌘ + Shift + Delete

Quick “Hard Refresh” (No full clear)

If you just want to refresh one page without clearing everything:

  • Chrome / Edge / Firefox (Windows): Ctrl + F5

  • Chrome / Firefox (Mac): Cmd + Shift + R

  • Safari (Mac): Cmd + Option + R

Important Notes

  • Clearing cache may log you out of websites and remove saved preferences.

  • It’s a common fix for:

    • Broken layouts

    • Old content showing

    • Slow browsing

  • You usually don’t need to clear it often—only when issues appear.

Summary

  • All major browsers use similar steps:
    ​Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cached files → Clear

  • Keyboard shortcut (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Delete) works in most browsers

  • Safari is slightly different, using Develop menu or Privacy settings

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