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--- tech_notes:web_browsers [2025-02-23 Sun wk08 13:30] – created baumkp
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+{{tag>web browser config}}
 ======Web Browser Notes======
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+The purpose of reloading web page(s) and bypass the cache is to get a fresh copy of possibly outdated or corrupted files currently stored in the disk cache. You can do this as the first attempt if a normal reload doesn't seem to be giving an up to date version of a website or if you otherwise experience issues with a website.
+We usually advice this in case of issues:
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+Reload web page(s) and bypass the cache to refresh possibly outdated or corrupted files.
+    Hold down the Shift key and left-click the Reload button
+    Press "Ctrl + F5" or press "Ctrl + Shift + R" (Windows,Linux)
+    Press "Command + Shift + R" (Mac)
+Clear the cache and remove cookies only from websites that cause problems. "Clear the Cache":
+    Firefox/Tools > Options > Advanced > Network > Cached Web Content: "Clear Now"
+"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
+    Firefox/Tools > Options > Privacy > "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies: "Show Cookies"
+Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if an extension or theme (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing problems.
+  *[[https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1073264|Difference between "Reload" and "Reload (Override Cache)"?]]
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