How to Clear your Browser's Cache

It's time for a "tune-up!" (A computer tune-up that is...)

As with any machine, a little preventative maintenance will help keep things running smoothly.

On your computer, this means clearing your browser cache from time to time - and especially when playing Fast Chess games!

Your browser temporarily stores images, scripts & other parts of websites you visit. Clearing your browser's cache sweeps out all the cobwebs and saved graphics, and will help it run more efficiently.

Here are some steps to keep you playing at your best! The process to do this is different for each browser:

Chrome

Firefox

Microsoft Edge/IE

Safari

ChessKids, this gets pretty technical! Ask mom or dad for help...

Clear your Chrome Browser Cache:

In the browser bar, enter: chrome://settings/clearBrowserData

1) Select the items you want to clear:
- Cookies and other site and plug-in data
- Cached images and files
2) Choose the period of time for which you want to clear cached information:
- To clear your entire cache, select "All time"
3) Click "Clear Browsing Data"

Here's how it'll look:

Clear your Firefox Browser Cache:

Click the menu button & choose "Options" or enter "about:preferences" in the Firefox address bar.

1) Select the "Privacy & Security" option from the left menu
2) In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, click "Clear Data"

Here's how it'll look:

Clear your Microsoft Edge/Internet Explorer Browser Cache:

**ChessKid does not support Microsoft browsers & does NOT recommend using them for playing Fast Chess.**

Click the menu button & choose "Settings"

Choose "Privacy & Security" from the left menu
Under "Clear browsing data" click "Choose what to clear"
Choose "Cookies and saved website data" and "Cached data and files"
Click "Clear"

Here's what it'll look like:

Clear your Safari Browser Cache:

Click on the Safari drop-down menu and select Preferences
Click the Advanced tab
Select the "Show Develop" menu in menu bar checkbox and close the Preferences window

Then,

Select the Develop drop down menu
Click "Empty Caches"