topic Re: Cookies and Site Data in Electronics

Cookies and Site Data

89135 — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:53:20 GMT

Is it a good idea to delete cookies and site data and clear cache data when you close your browser ?

Re: Cookies and Site Data

tobes — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:56:11 GMT

@89135 I occassionally go to settings and remove cookies.

Re: Cookies and Site Data

Sweetbay magnolia — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 22:59:24 GMT

Every day, without fail. Do it.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:19:54 GMT

I run CCleaner every three days. That clears history/cookies.

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89135 — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:31:07 GMT

@Sweetbay magnolia...delete all? cookies,site data and clear cache ? thx

Re: Cookies and Site Data

KLm — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:42:45 GMT

On my windows based laptop I have it set to delete cookies and history at each close of the browser. I use incognito windows unless for some reason I can't. When I am forced out of incognito, I go in manually and delete cookies and history.

On my ipad I go into settings each time I leave the browser and delete history and cookies. ETA I also do the same deletion process on my iphone, although I seldom use the phone for the internet.

Re: Cookies and Site Data

dooBdoo — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:03:12 GMT

@89135 wrote:
@Sweetbay magnolia...delete all? cookies,site data and clear cache ? thx

I hope you don't mind my responding, @89135...

I delete it all, at least once a day on every device (Mac, iPad, iPhone).

That data is only intended to be temporary storage.

Keeping it around and allowing it to build up can eventually cause problems, so it's "good housekeeping" to clear it all out frequently.

Take care, everyone.😊

Re: Cookies and Site Data

89135 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:46:24 GMT

@dooBdooDon't mind at all...thanks so much !..I had a problem with a website not loading so I did eventually go in and deleted it all (cookies, site data and history) and now no problem with website so evidently that was the cause..I'm just so illiterate with computers that sometimes I get afraid to delete anything...but I got brave this time.. lol

Re: Cookies and Site Data

Mz iMac — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:09:58 GMT

@89135"I get afraid to delete anything...but I got brave this time.. lol"

FWIW..........

If you have not already done so, you can go into your browser(s) Preferences/Settings & select the "Auto Refill" option. This will automatically reset your username(s), passwords, etc.

Or use a password manager.

Re: Cookies and Site Data

dooBdoo — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:32:21 GMT

@89135 wrote:
@dooBdooDon't mind at all...thanks so much !..I had a problem with a website not loading so I did eventually go in and deleted it all (cookies, site data and history) and now no problem with website so evidently that was the cause..I'm just so illiterate with computers that sometimes I get afraid to delete anything...but I got brave this time.. lol

You're welcome, @89135! 😊

Don't be afraid of removing all of the cookies and cache completely -- it's only intended for temporary short-term storage.
As you discovered, in this case deleting it all cleared up your problems -- doing so routinely is a preventative step to avoid new glitches.
Your avatar kitty is adorable!😻😻😻

Re: Cookies and Site Data

89135 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:02:38 GMT

@Mz iMac,,If you have not already done so, you can go into your browser(s) Preferences/Settings & select the "Auto Refill" option. This will automatically reset your username(s), passwords, etc....REALLY ?

I found under my Logins and Passwords (under Options and then Privacy and Security) and right now it shows: (I have Firefox as browser- couldnt find Preferences)

> Ask to save logins and passwords for websites
> Autofill logins and passwords
> Suggest and generate strong passwords

> Show alerts about passwords for breached websites (this is the only one I have checked....should I uncheck and check 'autofill logins and passwords ? )
Thanks

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89135 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:06:01 GMT

@dooBdooThanks....and yes my kitty is adorable ! Her name is Princess..

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Mz iMac — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:14:58 GMT

@89135 wrote:
@Mz iMac,,If you have not already done so, you can go into your browser(s) Preferences/Settings & select the "Auto Refill" option. This will automatically reset your username(s), passwords, etc....REALLY ?
I found under my Logins and Passwords (under Options and then Privacy and Security) and right now it shows: (I have Firefox as browser- couldnt find Preferences)

> Ask to save logins and passwords for websites
> Autofill logins and passwords
> Suggest and generate strong passwords
> Show alerts about passwords for breached websites (this is the only one I have checked....should I uncheck and check 'autofill logins and passwords ? )
Thanks

@89135 Check them all especially the last one! Personally, I never select "Suggest and generate strong passwords." You really don't need that one if you have password(s) you personally like and/or use that you can remember & no one else can figure out.

I have a Mac. Apple use "Preferences" for its browser settings/options.

Re: Cookies and Site Data

89135 — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:31:22 GMT

@Mz iMacThank you so much....I will check all except 'Suggest and generate strong passwords'

Thanks again....!

Re: Cookies and Site Data

hckynut — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:15:18 GMT

@89135 wrote:
Is it a good idea to delete cookies and site data and clear cache data when you close your browser ?

@89135

Yes!

hckynut(john)

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dooBdoo — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:45:33 GMT

@89135 wrote:
@dooBdooThanks....and yes my kitty is adorable ! Her name is Princess..

Princess is a beauty, @89135!

Re: Cookies and Site Data

hckynut — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:31:22 GMT

Princess..

Looks like a Calico to me. Beauties.

hckynut

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Spurt — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 20:09:36 GMT

@89135 wrote:
@dooBdooThanks....and yes my kitty is adorable ! Her name is Princess..

@89135

Princess is such a cutie pie 😻