How to clear cache and cookies, and why it's important
Regularly clearing your cache and cookies helps to: ✅
- Make your browser faster and more efficient
- Ensures Orlo and other sites function correctly and display the latest content
- Protects your privacy by removing tracking data
- Improves your security by removing potentially risky data
In this article
What is cache?
Your browser stores temporary files (for example, images and HTML) from websites you visit in the cache. This allows the browser to load these elements faster on subsequent visits, as it doesn't need to download them again. Over time though, cache can become cluttered with outdated or corrupted files, meaning it might not display correctly or some features might not work.
Clearing your cache forces your browser to fetch the latest version of the website, which can resolve loading issues and speed.
What are cookies?
Websites use cookies to remember information about your visit, such as login details, preferences, and shopping carts. While convenient, a large number of cookies can sometimes slow down your browser's performance.
Clearing your cookies can help improve responsiveness.
How do I clear my cache and cookies?
The browser you're using will determine how you clear your cache and cookies. Please see the below links for help: