Cache:
Stores temporary files like images and scripts from websites you visit
- Clearing cache helps load updated content and frees up space.
Cookies and Site Data:
Saves your login info, preferences, and session data.
- Clearing the logs you out of most sites can fix login or display issues.
Browsing History (optional):
Keeps track of websites you’ve visited.
- Clearing it removes that record from Chrome.
Steps to Clear Data in Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome.
- Click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner.
- Click Settings.
- Select Privacy and security from the left sidebar.
- Click Clear browsing data.
Under the Basic tab:
Set Time range to your preference to All time.
Check the following:
Cookies and other site data
Cached images and files
(Optional) Browsing history
Click Clear Data.
Close and reopen Chrome for best results.
Note:
- This action will sign you out of most websites.
- It does not delete your saved passwords or bookmarks.