How to Clear Cookies and Cache In Safari
Cookies are tiny snippets of information placed on your computer by websites you visit. They allow websites to recognize you, remember your login information and present content directed to you based on your previous browsing experience. Caches are snapshots of websites you've visited that allow the site to load quickly on subsequent visits. If your Safari Web browser -- or your computer -- has slowed down, clear the cookies and caches.
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Instructions
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Turn on your computer and launch Safari Web browser.
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Go to the Safari menu at the top of the screen and select "Preferences."
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Click on "Privacy" at the top of the window that opens. Click on "Remove All Cookies and Website Data." A window opens showing cookies and other website data. Click on "Remove All."
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Click on the Safari menu at the top of the screen and select "Empty Cache" from the drop-down menu. Confirm by clicking "Empty" on the pop-up screen.
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