How to clear your Gmail cache to fix issues and make the email client run more efficiently
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- You can clear your Gmail cache by selecting the "Clear browsing data" option in the "More Tools" located in the email client's Settings menu.
- If your Gmail account is configured for offline email, you can remove your cache by disabling offline emails in Gmail's Chrome browser settings.
- To thoroughly clear your Gmail cache, you should also clear your browsing data and remove the site data file for mail.google.com.
- Gmail stores files in a cache on your computer, which could be a security risk, especially if other people have access to the PC.
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Gmail stores a variety of files on your computer in a temporary cache.
This permits your computer to run Gmail faster and more efficiently. It also lets you access your Gmail and draft messages offline without internet access if you've already enabled offline email in Gmail. See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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