Every website you visit installs trackers onto your computer and slows it down subtly. These are called cookies and cached data, which work to track your activity if you regularly visit the same site.

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Clearing browser and app cache can fix a slow Mac and free up space. Safari, Chrome, and your apps all stash temporary data in different places. MacOS lets you manage storage, so you won't need risky ...

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Q: Will I lose all my saved passwords if I clear the cache in my browser? A: Routinely clearing the cache in your browser is a recommended maintenance task, but in some cases, it can make changes you ...