To clear the cache on a Chromebook, follow these steps:
- Open the Chrome browser on your Chromebook.
- Click the three vertical dots (More) in the top-right corner of the browser window.
- Select "More tools" from the dropdown menu, then click on "Clear browsing data."
- In the dialog box that appears, choose a time range for which you want to clear the cache, such as "Last hour," "Last 24 hours," or "All time."
- Check the box for "Cached images and files." You may also choose to clear cookies and browsing history if desired, but clearing cookies will sign you out of most websites.
- Click the "Clear data" button to complete the process.
Alternatively, you can quickly open the Clear browsing data window by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Backspace on your keyboard
. Additional note: If you want to clear cache for Android apps installed via Google Play on your Chromebook, right-click the app icon, select "App info," then go to "Storage," where you can clear the cache specifically for that app
. This process helps improve performance by removing temporary files and freeing up storage space on your device.