Every website you visit installs trackers onto your computer and slows it down subtly. These are called cookies and cached data, which work to track your activity if you regularly visit the same site.

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ZDNET's key takeaways Clearing browser and app cache can fix a slow Mac and free up space.Safari, Chrome, and your apps all ...

Android phones rarely slow down overnight. Performance usually erodes in small, frustrating steps as apps pile up temporary ...

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The iPhone is renowned for its blazing speed, but as fast as an iPhone and iOS 26 may be, there are still situations where your device may begin to act sluggish or feel like it's underperforming.

Effectively managing cached files on your iPhone running iOS 26 is essential for maintaining optimal performance and freeing up valuable storage space. Cached data, generated by apps, browsers, and ...

Is your iPhone running slower than usual or struggling with limited storage? Clearing the cache is a practical solution to enhance performance and reclaim storage space. Cache files, which include ...

Learn how to clear app and Chrome cache on Android to boost speed, fix glitches, and free up storage on Android 16 devices.

The internet is a nosy place. In this series, Lifehacker explains how to protect one of the most important aspects of modern life: your privacy. When you use the internet on your laptop, tablet, or ...