How to Enable Recent Searches

Having a search engine save recent searches is easier than going through your browser history.

When you use a computer search engine, Web browsers typically store the search history. Sites such as Google and Yahoo now allow users the capability to save their recent searches. This makes going back to sites more convenient than searching for them through the browser's stored history. Most search engine sites with this capability require you to make an account with them to save your recent search preferences. It is typically free to do so and can save you a lot of time in the future.

Things You'll Need

• A broswer with internet connection

Instructions

1. Open your Web browser and type in the address of your preferred search engine.

2. Look for a "Search preferences" or "Settings" link once you have loaded the search engine page.

3. Enable your recent search history or change your history accordingly. Some sites may allow you to log sites you've visited in according to days, weeks or years.

4. Save your settings. Once you return to the main search engine page, you will now be able to bring up recent searches by clicking in the empty text box and pressing the down arrow on your keyboard. Recent searches will also be brought up according to relevant words you type in the text box.

Tips & Warnings

• Clearing your browser's cookies or cache may delete all of your stored recent searches.

References

• Google: How to save history and settings

Resources

• Computer World: Seven ways to keep your search history private