Information pertaining to web browsers for MacOS and Windows, including Safari, Edge, Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome

Articles (3)

Clear the Google Chrome Browser Cache

Explains why clearing the browser cache is a common troubleshooting step and provides a short video walkthrough for clearing the cache in Google Chrome. Applies to all Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff using Chrome.

Clear Your Web Browser's Cache and Cookies

Instructions for clearing the cache and cookies in common desktop and mobile web browsers to fix pages that do not load correctly. Covers Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on the desktop, plus Safari on iOS and browsers on Android. Applies to all Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff.

View Web Site Addresses When You Hover Over a Link in Safari

Explains how to turn on the Safari status bar on macOS so that the full web address appears when hovering over a link. Useful for verifying where a link goes before clicking, as recommended in security awareness training. Applies to Bowdoin students, faculty, and staff using Safari on macOS.