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How to Clear Cookies Off Your Browser

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Clear Cookies Off  Your Browser
Clear Cookies Off Your Browser

Your browser uses small pieces of text called cookies to authenticate and maintain specific information about users, such as site preferences or the contents of their electronic shopping carts.

Basically a cookie is nothing more than text that tracks your browsing history.

In the event that you don't want to be tracked, you can follow the instructions below to delete your cookies.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • A web Browser
  1. Step 1
    CLICK TO ENLARGE
     
    CLICK TO ENLARGE

    Depending on what type of browser you have and what version will determine how the cookies can be deleted. Step one is how to delete it in Fire Fox.
    Go to tools-->options--->privacy-->Then click on clear now. This will bring up a box that will allow you to clear all history,cache(meaning stored info),and cookies and a whole slough of other stuff. Click on the pic to see what this box looks like.

  2. Step 2
    CLICK TO ENLARGE
     
    CLICK TO ENLARGE

    In Internet Explorer Click tools-->internet options->then you can click on clear history or clear cookies. Click on the image to see what this box looks like.

  3. Step 3
    CLICK TO ENLARGE
     
    CLICK TO ENLARGE

    If you have a MAC and are using Safari, The way you would clear cookies is to open Safari-->Under the Safari menu, select Preferences-->In the Preferences panel, select the Security tab-->Click the Show Cookies Button-->Click remove all and your done. Click on the picture to the left to see what this screen looks like.

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bossypants said

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on 11/19/2008 Great reminders! I try to do this each time I am on. Thanks!

MommyBear said

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on 11/19/2008 Great advice! Thanks! 5*****

Anai said

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on 11/4/2008 Good pointers to keep in mind!

hopekee said

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on 11/3/2008 Good article, thanks!

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