How to Clear Browsing Data and Cache in Google Chrome

Step 1: Open Chrome Settings

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser window.
3. From the dropdown menu, select "Settings."

Step 2: Access the Clear Browsing Data Option

1. In the Settings page, look for "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar.
2. Click on "Clear browsing data."

Step 3: Choose What to Clear

1. In the "Clear browsing data" window, you'll see two tabs: Basic and Advanced.
2. For a quick clear, stay on the "Basic" tab.
3. Select the time range you want to clear from the dropdown menu. To clear everything, select "All time."
4. Make sure the following boxes are checked:
   1. Browsing history
   2. Cookies and other site data
   3. Cached images and files

Step 4: Clear the Data

1. After selecting what you want to clear, click the blue "Clear data" button.
2. Wait for the process to complete. This may take a few seconds to a minute, depending on how much data is being cleared.

Step 5: Restart Chrome

After clearing the data, close and reopen Chrome to ensure all changes take effect.

Tips for Teachers

• Consider clearing your browsing data regularly, especially if you're using a shared computer in the classroom or teachers' lounge.
• If you're demonstrating something to your class using the projector, clearing your data beforehand can prevent personal information from being accidentally displayed.
• Remember that clearing your browsing data will sign you out of most websites, so be prepared to log in again.
• If you want to keep certain data (like saved passwords), use the "Advanced" tab in Step 3 to select exactly what you want to clear.

By following these steps, you can ensure your browsing privacy and potentially resolve some common browser issues. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to techsupport@pb.k12.mo.us for additional support.