What are web cookies? Web cookies (Search cookies) are data files used by advertisers and websites that are stored in a computer for tracking purposes. Search cookies pose no danger to a computer, but many people consider them invasive to privacy because they track users’ browsing behaviors. Cookies are designed to save users’ browsing preferences…. Continue reading
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Understanding Private Browsing Mode
What is private browsing mode? Private browsing mode (or privacy mode or incognito mode) is available in most web browsers. However, it is important to understand the scope, functions, and limitations of private browsing mode before you use it. Private browsing mode lets you prevent your web browser (e.g., Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer etc) from saving your… Continue reading
How to disable cookies in all browsers
Cookies can improve your Internet experiences by storing settings and information for web sites you visit. However, you may want to block cookies and learn how to disable cookies so that web sites do not place cookies on your computer, Mac or Windows. This short article explains how you can disable (and enable) cookies in… Continue reading
How to view & delete your browsing history in Internet Explorer
This article explains how you can view and delete your browsing history in Internet Explorer on your Windows PC. Your browsing history (sites you have visited etc) is saved on your computer. Do you share a computer with someone (roommate?). Are you using a public computer (Internet cafe, school, or library?). If so, you may… Continue reading
How to clear and view browsing history in Safari on a Mac
This article explains how to view browsing history and clear the web cache, cookies, and history. Safari collects and saves a detailed history of your internet navigation. Note that if you are using iCloud, deleting your browser history will remove your history from all of your iDevices (like iPad or iPhone) signed into your iCloud account. So,… Continue reading
How to use Private Browsing (Incognito Mode) – iOS Chrome
This article explains how to turn Private Browsing, also known as Incognito Mode, on or off in Chrome on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. If you enable Private Mode, Chrome does not save your search history; meaning turning Incognito Mode disables browsing history and the web cache. Here is how to do it: How to enable… Continue reading
Browse privately: How to browse the Internet without leaving history (iOS – Safari)
This article explains how to turn on and off Private Browsing on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. By default, Safari remembers the web sites you visited. Private Browsing, however, lets you navigate the Internet without creating a search history. This means that you can prevent mobile Safari from saving and a record of which… Continue reading
How to view and delete Chrome browsing data on iPhone & iPad
Are you using Chrome as an web browser alternative to iOS Safari? You may want to clear your browser data: ‘browsing history’, ‘cookies and site data’, ‘cached images and files’, ‘saved passwords’, and ‘autofill data’. This document also explains how to clear the web cache and cookies. Here is how: Clearing Complete History Launch the Chrome app… Continue reading
How to view & delete your Safari history on iPad
If you are using iOS Safari web browser on your iPad, you can view your Safari browsing history. You can also delete all or some of your history. This article explains how you can view and delete your browsing history on your iPad from Safari. This document also explains how to clear cookies and the web… Continue reading
How to view and delete your Safari history on your iPhone
Safari for iOS keeps a log of Web pages that you have visited on your iPhone, browsing history. This short article explains how to view and delete your browsing history. It also explains how to clear the web cache and cookies. Read this if you want to clear Safari browsing history on your iPad. You can also… Continue reading