Getting a Fresh Version of
the Website Every Time!
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What
is a browser cache? This is where your computer stores information about
every website you have visited. Then, when you return to the same URL, the
computer first reads its memory, instead of going out for a fresh look at the
site. Obviously, this can cause some problems when you're looking at a site
repeatedly. Changes made to the pages won't show up if your browser is
looking at old information. To setup up your browser so you always get the
most current version of a web page, follow these steps for the browser you
are using. (To
determine the browser level you are using, open the browser, click on “Help”
and then click on “About ….” You should now see the browser version you are
using.) Netscape Communicator
4.0
1.
Click Edit and choose Preferences. 2.
When the Preferences window opens choose Advanced and click on
Cache. 3.
Make sure the button next to "Every time" is chosen,
then click OK. Internet
Explorer 4.0 to 4.x
1.
Choose View and select Internet Options. 2.
Under the General Tab in the Temporary Internet files area
chose Settings. 3.
In the Settings window click the radio button for "Every
visit to the page" and choose OK. Internet Explorer
5.0 and greater
Mac: 1.
Click Edit and choose Preferences. 2.
When the Preferences window opens choose Advanced 3.
Make sure the button next to "Always" is chosen,
then click OK. PC: 1.
Choose Tools and select Internet Options. 2.
Under the General Tab in the Temporary Internet files area chose Settings. 3.
In the Settings window click the radio button for "Every
visit to the page" and choose OK. This
information adapted courtesy of: http://webs.ctlt.wsu.edu/pcollins/cache.html |