Clearing your cache and history on your favorite browser can greatly improve performance while you browse the web! However, many popular browsers hide the function within the settings, making it sometimes difficult to find. Don’t panic, I am here to help! Below you will find in-depth individual guides on clearing history and cache for some of the most popular desktop browsers used today. Google Chrome Step 1: Click on the found in the upper right-hand corner of the browser window Step 2: Click on History Step 3: In the sub-menu, click on History Step 4: Locate Clear browsing data on the left-hand side of the browser window Step 5: Chrome will allow you to select a time range, as well as specify which data you wish you delete. 1. Time Range: Allows you to select the amount of browser history you will delete, ranging from 1 hour – All 2. Clear data: Once you have selected your time range, and have chosen what you would like to delete (Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, Cached images and files), click Clear data Mozilla Firefox Step 1: Click on the located in the upper right-hand corner of the browser window Step 2: Located and click on Options Step 3: Locate Privacy & Security on the left-hand side of the bowser window and select it Step 4: Scroll Down until you locate History and select Clear History… Step 5: Similar to Google Chrome, Firefox will allow you to select a time range, as well as specify which data you wish you delete. 1. Time Range: Allows you to select the amount of browser history you will delete, ranging from 1 hour – All 2. Clear data: Once you have selected your time range, and have chosen what you would like to delete (Browsing & Download History, Active Logins, Form & Search History, Cookies, and Cache), click Clear data Opera Step 1: Locate the in the upper left-hand corner of the browser window Step 2: Locate and select History Step 3: Locate and Select Clear browsing data in the sub-menu Step 4: Similar to the previous two browsers, Opera gives the user similar options when wanting to delete history, including: Time range, and options to delete browsing history, download history, news usage data, cookies and other site data, caches images and files 1. Time Range: Allows you to select the amount of browser history you will delete, ranging from 1 hour – All 2. Clear data: Once you have selected your time range, and have chosen what you would like to delete (Browsing & Download History, Active Logins, Form & Search History, Cookies, and Cache), click Clear data
If you use Mozilla Firefox it is imperative that you make sure your browser is on version 67.0.3 or ESR 60.7.1! The vulnerability was found by Google’s Project Zero security team, and they describe the vulnerability as: “A type confusion vulnerability [that] can occur when manipulating JavaScript objects due to issues in Array.pop. This can allow for an exploitable crash.” How to Update Firefox If you are unsure of how to check to make sure your Firefox browser is up to date, or how to update it, fear not! We have provided a step by step guide below that will allow you to easily navigate through the browser’s settings! Step 1 Click on the in the upper right-hand corner of the browser window. Step 2 Once the drop down menu is open, click on “options”. Step 3 Scroll down until you find “Firefox Updates”. 1. Make sure your browser is on the latest version! 2. If it is not click on “Check for updates” on the right-hand side of the browser window. 3. Make sure your you check off “Automatically install updates (recommended)” to ensure your browser always stays up to date and safe! If you are worried your business may be at risk, don’t hesitate! Call Hammett Technologies today and set up a free network assessment!