Clearing data for an app deletes this directory and all of its contents. It resets the app back to its default state, like you just installed it for the first time. So when you clear data, things like ...

Your Android phone is probably hoarding a ton of useless data from every website you've ever visited. Sure, some of it is useful, like keeping you logged into your ...

Cache is a type of temporary storage that applications and websites use to store frequently accessed data, such as images, videos, and website pages. This cached data allows for faster loading times ...

Clearing your cache is one of the most straightforward all-purpose fixes, along with rebooting your device. It can fix lags, random freezes, or crashes, particularly in Windows, and it will free up ...

You are using your Android TV, but things aren't working as they should. Your favorite show keeps buffering, and even casual games take forever to download. Frequent ...

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When using your phone, there exists a virtual toolbox of things you can do to fix potential issues and bugs that come up. For instance, if an app stops working as planned, you can clear that app’s ...

When you use a web browser such as Chrome, the websites you visit create files called cookies. These cookies save and track browsing data but can pile up and slow down site loading times. That’s why ...