How to Delete Browsing History and Cookies
In today’s digital age, privacy and security are of paramount importance. One way to protect your online privacy is by regularly deleting your browsing history and cookies. Browsing history tracks the websites you have visited, while cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer to remember your preferences and login information. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to delete browsing history and cookies on different browsers and devices.
Deleting Browsing History and Cookies on Google Chrome
1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “History” from the menu.
3. Click on “Clear browsing data” on the left side of the screen.
4. Choose the time range for which you want to delete the data. You can select “All time” to delete everything.
5. Check the boxes next to “Browsing history” and “Cookies and other site data.”
6. Click “Clear data” to delete your browsing history and cookies.
Deleting Browsing History and Cookies on Mozilla Firefox
1. Open Mozilla Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “Library” from the menu.
3. Click on “History” and then “Clear recent history.”
4. Choose the time range for which you want to delete the data.
5. Check the boxes next to “Browsing & Download History” and “Cookies and Site Data.”
6. Click “Clear Now” to delete your browsing history and cookies.
Deleting Browsing History and Cookies on Safari
1. Open Safari and click on “Safari” in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
2. Select “Preferences” and then click on the “Privacy” tab.
3. Click on “Manage Website Data.”
4. Click “Remove All” to delete all cookies and website data.
5. Click “Manage History” and then “Clear History” to delete your browsing history.
Deleting Browsing History and Cookies on Microsoft Edge
1. Open Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
2. Select “History” from the menu.
3. Click on “Clear browsing data.”
4. Choose the time range for which you want to delete the data.
5. Check the boxes next to “Browsing history” and “Cookies and saved website data.”
6. Click “Clear” to delete your browsing history and cookies.
Deleting Browsing History and Cookies on iOS Devices
1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to “Settings.”
2. Scroll down and tap on “Safari.”
3. Tap on “Clear History and Website Data.”
4. Tap “Clear History and Data” to confirm.
Deleting Browsing History and Cookies on Android Devices
1. On your Android device, open the “Chrome” app.
2. Tap on the three dots in the upper-right corner to open the menu.
3. Select “History.”
4. Tap on “Clear browsing data.”
5. Choose the time range for which you want to delete the data.
6. Check the boxes next to “Browsing history” and “Cookies and site data.”
7. Tap “Clear browsing data” to delete your browsing history and cookies.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your browsing history and cookies are regularly deleted, helping to protect your online privacy and security.
