When we surf the web, our browser saves locally copies of recently visited web pages; usually graphic files and HTML pages. The purpose is to speed up the page load of a website the next time you visit the same page. Just like any other browser, Firefox also stores it all in the internet cache. Page load speed is increased by cache, but a large cache takes up space.
When you’re running low on hard drive space, even 50-100 MB helps. We also need to clean the cache periodically for a variety of reasons, from privacy issues on shared computers to the simple fact that it makes no sense to store all that browsing waste.
Bring the broom to Firefox’s Internet Cache
1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button (or click Tools in the menu bar) and then select Options.
2. Click the Advanced panel.
3. Select the Network tab.
4. In the Offline Storage section, click Delete Now.
5. You can also choose to automatically clear the cache folder every time you close the Firefox browser. Follow Steps 1 & 2 above and then select the Privacy panel. In the History section, from the drop-down menu, select Firefox will: Use custom settings for history.
Enable the Clear history when Firefox closes check box.
6. You can also do it this way: Tools – Clear Recent History (make sure Cache is selected in the Details section) and select Everything from the drop-down list for Duration to Clear.
Extra Tip: Download the Clear Cache button from the Firefox Add-ons gallery.
But what if I just want to remove cookies from a website?
Cookies are small files that websites leave in your browser with information like site preferences and login status. If you shop online, you can delete that particular site’s cookies after you’ve finished shopping.
1. From the Firefox button or Tools menu, return to Preferences – Privacy Panel.
2. Select Firefox will: Use custom settings for history.
3. Click the Show cookies button.
4. Use the search box to enter the name of the site or drill down into the directory listing to find the site whose cookie you want to delete.
5. Select cookies in the locator list and click Delete Cookies.
Clearing Firefox’s cache and cookies (specific or all) is a no-brainer these days. But both should be part of your good browsing habits. Are they?
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