Don't Let Your Online Student's Computer Lag: A Parent's Guide to Clearing Cache and Cookies

As a parent of an online student, you know that having a reliable computer is key. But if your student's computer is lagging, it could be due to the fact that their cache and cookies haven't been cleared in a while. Don't worry - clearing them can be easy! In this blog post, we'll show you how to clear your cache and cookies quickly and efficiently so that your student's computer can keep up with the demands of online learning. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back and relax - we promise this won't take too long!

What are Cache and Cookies

Let's start by talking about what clearing your cache and cookies is. Clearing your browser's cache refers to deleting temporary Internet files, such as webpages, images, and other data that are stored on your computer in order to speed up page loading times. Deleting cookies refers to small pieces of information saved by websites you visit - they are used to store user preferences and settings.

Now that we know what cache and cookies are, let’s move on to how you can clear them. This process may be slightly different depending on which browser you're using - here's a step-by-step guide on how to clear the cache in popular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari:

For Chrome:

1. Open the menu in the top right corner (the three vertical dots).
2. Select "More tools" > "Clear browsing data".
3. In the window that appears, select "Cookies and other site data" and "Cached images and files".
4. Click on “Clear data”.

For Firefox:

1. Open the menu in the top right corner (the three horizontal lines).
2. Select Preferences > Privacy & Security.
3. Scroll down to Cookies & Site Data and click “Clear Data”.
4. Check off both items (Cookies & Site Data and Cached Web Content) and then click “Clear”.

For Safari:

1. Open Safari > Preferences > Privacy tab.
2. Click “Manage Website Data…” then “Remove All” or remove specific sites by selecting them one at a time.

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