Clearing browser cookies and cache

Cookies are pieces of data that help websites remember information about you, such as your login credentials. If you delete all cookies, you will need to log in to everything again, so make sure you know your password or use a password manager to store them securely.

The cache contains elements of recently visited websites so you don't have to waste bandwidth reloading them. cookies and the cache make up your temporary Internet files and they can slow your computer down in two ways. 

There may be malware infections in your cache. Since web pages are stored here for faster reloading later and malware may appear on them, you may have a virus deliberately messing with your system. Delete your cookies and cache to avoid this. 

Temporary Internet files can build up on your system and take up space. It tends to work well when there is at least 15% free space on your hard drive; otherwise, it won't work properly. Whether you're clearing the cache on your Mac or PC, it only takes a few minutes to clear the temporary files.

Clearing your internet history will also give you peace of mind when it comes to privacy. Using a computer requires a lot of maintenance. Basic maintenance reduces the chances of losing valuable work, but it can easily take hours.

Get an all-in-one program that does it all automatically. Avast Cleanup regularly cleans up temporary Internet files and also keeps your applications up to date along with many other things. Enjoy a faster computer with more storage space for your most important files and applications.