Stop browser cache, cookies, and history from spoiling your fun; kill them all this way

Your computer can get slow because of several reasons including cache, cookies, and more. However, you can clean your browser's cache, cookies, and history easily.

By: HT TECH
| Updated on: Jan 23 2023, 13:27 IST
In Pics: Know 5 ways to stay safe online on Google Chrome
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1/5 Keep strong password: Using a password manager (even if it’s not Google’s) will help you store and use a strong, unique password for each site you log into. Google Password Manager can suggest and save a strong, unique password of gobbledygook (like KZamPPzj43T9mQM). Then, Chrome will autofill the password next time you need it — on any device. Chrome should suggest a new strong password when creating a new account, or you can always right click in the password field and click “Suggest Password.” (Pixabay)
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2/5 Keep updating Google Chrome: Like every other application, security engineers work to keep Chrome safe against the latest threats, by working on updates and improvements. And these updates and improvements come out at least every two weeks. Chrome checks for updates regularly, and when one is available, Chrome downloads it immediately and then applies it when you close and reopen the browser. But if you haven’t closed your browser in a while, you may have a pending update visible in the upper right corner of the browser window. To apply the update, click “Update” or simply close and reopen Chrome. (REUTERS)
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3/5 Keep note of Chrome's download warnings: Chrome warns its users about dangerous downloads when possible. When you see a download warning, you can still download the file, but it is recommended not to do so. Computers are often compromised by malware because people misunderstand or ignore warnings. (Pixabay)
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4/5 Use 2-step verification: Two-factor authentication can use your phone to add an extra step to verify that it's you when you sign in. Signing in with both a password and a second step on your phone protects against password-stealing scams. If you sign into Chrome with a Google Account, be sure that you’re enrolled in 2-step verification to protect your account. (Unsplash)
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5/5 Use the browser with Enhanced security protection: To be even more secure while browsing the web in Chrome, turn on Enhanced Safe Browsing protection in your Chrome settings. It substantially increases protection from dangerous websites and downloads by sharing real-time data with Safe Browsing. If you’re signed in, Chrome and other Google apps you use (Gmail, Drive, etc) will be able to provide improved protection based on a holistic view of threats you encounter on the web and attacks against your Google Account, according to the blog post. (Pixabay)
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Here is how to clean browser's cache, cookies, and history. (Representative Image) (Pixabay)

Where do you go when you want answers to your questions? You search your browser. There is a lot of information about you stored on the browser you use. From the websites you visit to your passwords and browsing history, everything is stored on the browser and it remains there occupying valuable storage. Piling up of these information may lead to your computer becoming frustratingly slow. Therefore, it is always advised to clear or clean your browser's cache, cookies, and history, on a regular basis whether it is Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or any other.

For the uninitiated, it can be known that cookies are files created by sites you visit. This makes your online experience easier. While, cache remembers parts of pages, like images, to help them open faster during your next visit. And history as the name suggests keeps the details of your past activities on the browser. But there is always too much of a good thing and spring cleaning becomes essential

Here is how you can clear, clean or delete your browser's cache, cookies, and history.

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Google Chrome

1. On your computer, open Chrome.

2. At the top right, click More (three dot icon visible in the upper right corner).

3. Click More tools and then Clear browsing data.

4. At the top, choose a time range. To delete everything, select All time.

5. Check the boxes next to Cookies and other site data, Cached images and files, and browsing history.

6. Click Clear data.

It can be noted that once you clear your browser's cache, cookies and history, you will have to log in again to the sites that you use.

Mozilla Firefox

1. To clear all cookies, site data and cache on Firefox, click on the menu button and select settings.

2. Then select Privacy and Security panel and go to the Cookies and Site Data section.

3. Click the Clear Data button. The clear data dialog will appear.

4. Check the boxes next to cookies and site data and Cached Web Content.

5. Lastly, click on clear.

Safari

Step 1:

Safari users can go to the app on their Mac and select History > Clear History and then click the pop up menu.

Step 2:

Choose how far back you want your browsing history cleared.

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First Published Date: 23 Jan, 13:22 IST
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