If you really want to use the F5 key to refresh on a Mac, you have two options:
Cmd + R works because it’s fast and forgiving . You can tap it nervously while waiting for ticket sales to open. You can spam it impatiently when your flight booking page stalls. It’s the closest thing to willing a webpage to cooperate.
Depending on whether you want a standard refresh or a "hard" refresh (which clears the cache), the shortcuts vary slightly by browser. Chrome / Firefox / Edge ⌘ + R ⌘ + R Hard Reload (Bypass Cache) ⌘ + Option + R ⌘ + Shift + R Alternative Method Click the circular arrow icon in the address bar. Hold Shift while clicking the reload button. Understanding Hard Reloads
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