HI Lisa. As David G said, cache is the same as your temporary internet files. I clear mine regularly too because sometimes a site will act really funny and not give you the latest version of a web page, but only use the cached version. Also, I clear my cache, including offline content, any time I make any online perchases. It keeps the web browser at its maximum performance and in my opinion at its best level of security. In I.E. 6, you go to tools, options, and on the general page you click on temporary internet files delete files. I check the box that says delete all offline content also,, and then I press ok. It's a good idea to get in the habit of doing that as part of your maintenance.
David, does IE 7 not make a distinction between temp files, history, and cookies? I sure would hope not. Tony Hernandez ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 12:04 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] What is cache? Hello everyone, Someone on another list that I'm on was talking about there computer running slow, and someone suggested emptying the cache. What is cache, and how would I go about clearing it? Also, how would I know if I need to clear it? I have never heard of cache before, so I figured it might be something that I need to add to my regular computer maintenance routine. I have windows XP home, and jaws 8. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated! Take care, Lisa Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the Blind Computing List home page at: http://www.blind-computing.com Address for the list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help from Mailman with your account Put the word help in the subject or body of a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Use the following form in order to contact the management team http://www.jaws-users.com/BlindComputing.php If you wish to join the JAWS Users List send a blank email to the following address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
