Every website you visit installs trackers onto your computer and slows it down subtly. These are called cookies and cached data, which work to track your activity if you regularly visit the same site.

ZDNET's key takeaways Clearing browser and app cache can fix a slow Mac and free up space.Safari, Chrome, and your apps all ...

Clearing your cache is one of the most straightforward all-purpose fixes, along with rebooting your device. It can fix lags, random freezes, or crashes, particularly in Windows, and it will free up ...

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Mozilla Firefox browser has a built-in cache where some information is stored. If you search for a website from your computer, your unused files and other debris can stack inside a cache. This is why ...

There’s nothing worse than your phone running slowly, apps crashing or freezing, or pages failing to load in your web browser. Did you realize that the problem could be caused by your phone’s cache?

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