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April 18, 2017

What is cache data?

Will clearing cache data negatively impact the application?

By James Nunns

A cache is basically a component that stores data so that future requests for that data can be served faster.

Data that is stored in a cache might be formed as a result of earlier computation, or the duplicates of data stored elsewhere.

Popular uses for cache include using it as a dedicated network server that saves web pages or other Internet content locally. Flash cache can be used as temporary storage of data on NAND flash memory chips.

Is clearing cache data good for your computer?

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