How to Remove Tracking Cookies on the MacBook Pro

When you surf the Internet on a MacBook Pro with Apple's native Safari Web browser, some websites place cookies, or small pieces of code, on the laptop to identify you and keep track of how you use the site. Website advertisers also put cookies on your MacBook Pro to track your browsing behavior. You can easily get rid of all cookies or only those from specific sites or advertisers on a MacBook Pro.

Instructions

1. Click "Safari" in the Dock of the MacBook Pro to launch Apple's native Web browser.

2. Click "Preferences" from the Safari menu.

3. Click "Security."

4. Click "Show Cookies." A list of tracking cookies that websites stored on the computer appears.

5. Click a specific cookie, or drag to select multiple cookies, and click "Remove." Click "Remove All" if you want to remove all cookies.

6. Click "Done." Click the red circle at the upper left of the security window to close it.

References

• Apple: MacBook Pro 13-Inch Early 2011 User Guide
• Apple: Learn About the Features Available in Safari
• Apple: Mac 101 Safari 5