Decrease browser cache

Here's another tip from Fred Langa's LangaList, 11/17/2005 ...

Avoid a large browser cache (10MB or so is all you need for a high-speed line). A large cache and a bazillion files in the Temp file areas can slow down your system. "The browser cache in particular may make your browser and OS work harder than they have to, with the side effect of making the connection seem slow," Fred says.

Add another reason: the cache could be retaining some nasties. Less cache, less chance bad stuff is in it. So change your browser preferences (IE calls them Internet Options) to lower the cache and to delete temporary internet files (clear the cache) when you exit the browser. That's added security. [Musing: Is flushing the cache a Johnny Cache?]