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Why clearing cache won't always speed up your devices

Engadget • Sat, 29 Aug 2026

Clearing cache is a handy troubleshooting step, but you shouldn't use it all the time. Reckless use can actually slow your apps and devices down for a while.

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Clearing cache is a handy troubleshooting step, but you shouldn't use it all the time. Reckless use can actually slow your apps and devices down for a while.

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Clearing cache is a handy troubleshooting step, but you shouldn't use it all the time.

Reckless use can actually slow your apps and devices down for a while.

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