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In today’s digital age, browsers save data to enhance the user experience, but sometimes, clearing that data is necessary to resolve issues or free up space. If you’re using Microsoft Edge on a Mac, clearing the cache periodically can improve speed and performance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to clear the cache on Edge for Mac.

Step-by-Step Guide to Clearing the Cache on Edge for Mac

1. Open App: Start by opening the Edge browser on your Mac.
2. Edge Menu: In the top-left of your screen and click the Edge menu, and select Clear Browsing Data… which will bring up the Clear Browsing Data window.

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3. Select Cache: Make sure that the Cached images and files option is the only one selected.
4. Time Range: In the same window, you will see a Time range dropdown menu. Select All Time to ensure that the entire cache is cleared, not just recent cache data.

WARNING: If other options are selected, additional data such as browsing history or cookies might also be deleted, which you might want to keep intact.

5. Clear Cache: Once you’re all set, go ahead and click on Clear Now.

This process might take a few moments, depending on the amount of cached data stored in your browser.

By following these steps, you will successfully clear the cache on Edge for Mac.

Conclusion

Regularly clearing your browser’s cache not only enhances performance but also resolves common web browsing issues, ensuring a smoother and more efficient browsing experience.
I hope this article helped you learn how to clear the cache on Edge for Mac, along with some of the reasons to do so!

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