Internet Cache, Good or Necessary Evil?
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| Copyright William Hook |
Many people often find themselves with a surprisingly big cache when they first attempt to clean their device, and they often end up on Google trying to find an answer to it. I decided to write this article explaining both the good and bad side of the Cache folder since i got many emails regarding this subject.
Don't know whats a cache? Do you use Tumblr/Instagram/Maps/Facebook/Youtube a lot? If yes, read on and find out more about it!
- The Good
When you visit a website, your browser stores any files it finds on it into a folder called the Cache. This is done so that your browser can load the website faster if you decide to revisit in the near future. It is a convenience that browsers provide so that the website loads faster the next time the user decides to visit it.
Without this function, your data plan would end up much bigger because the browser would have to re-download the same files it needs to display your favorite website, leading to a bigger bill.
- The Bad
Websites are usually loaded with images and other multimedia which lead to a very big cache folder and if the user doesn't clean it out once in a while, it could eat up many gigabytes of space and clutter the device.
- The Ugly
Leaving the cache folder to fill up may lead to heavy loss of space and even slower response time in some browsers. I was once called to help a friend out with his computer and i witnessed a cache that held data worth of 6 GB. which is a lot no matter how you look at it.
Taking action is beneficial for your device and i suggest you do that at least once a month for optimal performance. Personally, i try to clean it 2 times a month, every 2 weeks to be more precise.
Taking action is beneficial for your device and i suggest you do that at least once a month for optimal performance. Personally, i try to clean it 2 times a month, every 2 weeks to be more precise.
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