As a teacher uses PowerTeacher and PowerTeacher Gradebook, data related to the PowerTeacher session builds up in the browser’s cache. When browsing the internet or using other web applications, data is saved in the browser’s cache. After awhile this buildup of data may cause a slowdown in the GradeBook.
Clear your cache to restore the gradebook to it’s best performance:
Internet Explorer 7
- Once your browser is open, press ALT on keyboard (If your Menu Bar is not already visble), click theTools menu and select Internet Options.
- Make sure the General tab is selected.
- Under “Browsing History” click “Delete”
- In the new window, click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet Files section. If you want, you can also opt to delete cookies and browsing history.
- Alternatively, clear your cache for just the current page you’re visiting. Press and hold [Ctrl] on your keyboard, then Press [F5] or click on the Refresh button (square button on the toolbar with opposite-facing arrows).
Internet Explorer 6
- Once your browser is open, click the Tools menu and select Internet Options.
- Make sure the General tab is selected.
- Click Delete Files in the Temporary Internet Files section and click OK.
- If you want the browser to automatically clear the cache whenever you close it, click the Advanced tab. Click to check the box next to the “Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed” option (in the section labeled “Security”). Click OK. This will delete everything except cookies.
Firefox 3.5
1. After the browser opens, click on “Tools”.
2. Now click on Clear Recent History. Alternatively, you can access this menu directly by pressing
Ctrl+Shift+Delete
3. Now, beside “Time range to clear”, click “Everything”.
4. Click on Details and select only Cache.
5. Select Clear Now.
Safari 1.0 for Macintosh OS X
- Open Safari.
- Click on Safari in the upper toolbar and Select Empty Cache.
- Click Empty on the Are you sure message box.
- Exit and re-launch the browser.