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Does stored browsing data really impact browser performance?

Does stored browsing data really impact browser performance?

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sakfriet
Junior Member
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12-29-2023, 11:26 PM
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I'm using Microsoft Edge.
Clearing history can indeed safeguard your data and improve loading of problematic pages, but is it necessary to clear the browser cache regularly? Does keeping history consume storage, and are those links stored separately from regular browsing data?
Regarding cached files and images, they occupy space on your hard drive, so having sufficient free space is important if you don't want issues with clearing cache.
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sakfriet
12-29-2023, 11:26 PM #1

I'm using Microsoft Edge.
Clearing history can indeed safeguard your data and improve loading of problematic pages, but is it necessary to clear the browser cache regularly? Does keeping history consume storage, and are those links stored separately from regular browsing data?
Regarding cached files and images, they occupy space on your hard drive, so having sufficient free space is important if you don't want issues with clearing cache.

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Ranger6800
Member
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12-30-2023, 12:56 AM
#2
With enough CPU, memory, and storage, this isn't a major problem.
In fact, the cached images help the system perform better.
The pictures are shown directly from the hard drive instead of being fetched online each time.
100k links? It's essentially just a text file.
If you're attempting to run Windows 10 on an old Celeron with only 2GB RAM...you'll face difficulties.
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Ranger6800
12-30-2023, 12:56 AM #2

With enough CPU, memory, and storage, this isn't a major problem.
In fact, the cached images help the system perform better.
The pictures are shown directly from the hard drive instead of being fetched online each time.
100k links? It's essentially just a text file.
If you're attempting to run Windows 10 on an old Celeron with only 2GB RAM...you'll face difficulties.

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01-17-2024, 05:39 PM
#3
With enough CPU, memory, and storage, this isn't a major problem.
In fact, the cached images help the system perform better.
The pictures are shown directly from the hard drive instead of being fetched online each time.
100k links? It's essentially just a text file.
If you're attempting to run Windows 10 on an old Celeron with only 2GB RAM...you'll face difficulties.
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skydoestoddler
01-17-2024, 05:39 PM #3

With enough CPU, memory, and storage, this isn't a major problem.
In fact, the cached images help the system perform better.
The pictures are shown directly from the hard drive instead of being fetched online each time.
100k links? It's essentially just a text file.
If you're attempting to run Windows 10 on an old Celeron with only 2GB RAM...you'll face difficulties.

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goldenagate
Member
209
01-20-2024, 08:35 AM
#4
I understand, this action is likely taken only when you really need to conserve space or encounter website problems.
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goldenagate
01-20-2024, 08:35 AM #4

I understand, this action is likely taken only when you really need to conserve space or encounter website problems.

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Lukepvp27
Member
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01-20-2024, 11:03 AM
#5
It's one of those things that catches someone with OCD.
Keep it alone...it's not something to stress over.
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Lukepvp27
01-20-2024, 11:03 AM #5

It's one of those things that catches someone with OCD.
Keep it alone...it's not something to stress over.