If you have problems with a website on your Mac, a hard refresh can often be the solution. This method ensures that the page is completely reloaded by the browser ignoring the cache.
To perform a hard refresh, you can follow the steps below:
- Press the key combination Command + Shift + R.
- Alternatively, you can select the 'Reload page' option in the browser menu while holding down the Shift key.
This procedure ensures that all content on the website is loaded fresh from the server instead of from the cache. A hard refresh is particularly useful if you are expecting changes to a web page that are not being displayed or if you encounter display issues.
By bypassing the cache, you can ensure that you see the most up-to-date version of the page. This method works in popular browsers such as Safari, Chrome and Firefox.
If you regularly work with websites that are updated frequently, knowing about the hard refresh can help you be more efficient. Give it a try the next time you run into problems!