Clearing your browser cache can help solve performance issues and free up space on your device 🌐.
- Open Opera on your computer
- Click on "Safari" in the top menu bar or click on the Opera menu icon (the Opera logo in the upper-left corner of the screen)
- Select "Settings"
- On the left sidebar, click on "Privacy & Security"
- Click on "Clear browsing data"
- In the pop-up window to clear browsing data in Opera, you have two main options:
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- Basic
The Basic option is a quick and simple way to clear the most common browsing data. You can remove:
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- Browsing history: Deletes the list of websites you’ve visited, so they will no longer appear in your search history.
- Cookies and other site data: Deletes stored cookies, which may log you out of some websites and reset site-specific preferences.
- Cached images and files: Removes temporary files such as images, videos, and scripts that Opera stores to load pages faster. This can free up space on your device, but it may cause some sites to take longer to load next time.
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- Advanced
The Advanced option gives you more control over what data you want to delete. In addition to the options included in "Basic," you can select:
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- Saved passwords: Deletes all passwords stored by the browser, requiring you to log in again to websites.
- Autofill form data: Removes information Opera saves to autofill forms, such as names, addresses, and phone numbers.
- Site settings: Deletes the specific permissions you’ve assigned to websites, like access to your camera or the ability to send notifications.
- Content licenses: Deletes licenses for protected content, such as purchased videos or streaming subscriptions.
💡 To take into account
- Using the "Advanced" option is helpful if you want a more thorough cleanup of your browser, while "Basic" is enough to free up space and fix performance issues without losing important settings.
- Check the "Cached images and files" box
- Click "Clear data"
And that’s it! Your Opera cache is cleared. 🎉
💡 To take into account
- Clearing your cache won’t delete your browsing history or saved passwords. However, some websites may take longer to load next time, as Opera will need to download the content again.