Not all users know how to clear the Yandex browser cache, especially when it comes to people who are still taking their first steps in learning about the computer and the Internet. Often they do not try to figure out a problem for themselves, for fear of spoiling the device.
Of course, this is the right decision when it comes to carrying out some complex operation or eliminating a serious malfunction. It is better to entrust such work to a specialist. However, if you need to perform the standard procedure - clear the cache in Yandex, then you can easily cope with this task yourself, and the material in this article will help you with this. So, first things first.
What is stored in the cache?
Being interested in how to clear the Yandex browser cache, many users do not even try to understand why it is needed at all, what functions it performs. Of course, we can say that it is not necessary for beginners to possess such information. However, there is one “but”: a user who knows the purpose of the cache is unlikely to mindlessly delete all data from it. Why? Find out now.
The fact is that the cache stores information about resources you previously visited. Various site settings, style, photos and other files are placed here.
The next time you open this resource, all data will be provided by the cache, which will affect page loading speed (for the better). In other words, the cache acts as an intermediary between the server on which the site is located and the browser.
Where is the cache of the Yandex browser located?
You might want to find out where the Yandex.Browser cache is located. In fact, finding it is not so difficult. But first, you will need to access hidden files and folders.
So, go to the "Control Panel" section, and then refer to the "Folder Options" section. Switch to the “View” tab and uncheck the checkbox that marked the option “Hide protected system files”. In addition, you need to check the "Show hidden files" item.
Now that you see the system folders, open "My Computer", and then select the "C" drive on which the OS is installed. Refer to the Users folder, and then select the folder with the user name you need.
The further way will be this: AppData - Local - Yandex folder - YandexBrowser - User Data - Default. The last step is the Cache folder. This is where information about pages that you view on the Internet is stored. If you wish, you can delete all files or individual ones.
Why clear the cache?
Sometimes the information located in the cache can have a negative impact on the work of the web browser - affect the speed of loading web pages, on the correct display of certain elements of the site. Cache files take up space on the hard drive, and in some cases their volume can be quite impressive. In addition, you may not see the changed design of the resource you visit regularly, as old data will be loaded from the cache.
In any case, you must periodically delete files from this repository. Let not all, but at least some. Read about how to clear the Yandex browser cache.
Flush cache
In order to remove information from the cache, you need to go through a few simple steps. The whole procedure will take no more than a minute.
After launching the browser, open its menu (button with horizontal stripes). You are interested in the section “History” and the subsection “History Manager”. A page will open where you should pay attention to the "Clear History" button. Having checked the option “Files stored in cache” by checkbox, select the period for which you want to delete data. The last step is to click the Clear History button.
By the way, quickly opening the window with the desired option will help the combination of the Shift + Delete + Ctrl buttons.
Conclusion
So, now you know how to clear the cache of the Yandex browser, which means you can perform this operation yourself. If you notice that the web browser is starting to slow down or freeze, then immediately delete the information located in the cache.