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[cowboy sam]

@tends2dogs 

I also have downloaded  the  free app..

SuperAntiSpyware  once a day    and it just found 75 tracking cookies for me to delete.!!!

plus

i have the free version of CCleaner  from its website.

Love both these apps!

[goldensrbest]

On macbook pro, go to safari, click on preferences.

[Tinkrbl44]

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@tends2dogs wrote:

but I am unsure about how to clear cookies.....if that is even what it is called.  @SilleeMee  helped me out a long time ago with this and I found where I had written down the instructions.  

My question is how much is "wiped" out if I hit the clear data button, browsing history, and cached images?  Do I hit for ALL TIME?  

This doesn't effect my docs or downloads does it?

I feel SOOO stupid!

TIA

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@tends2dogs 

Not stupid, and the number of cookies we all  accumulate makes me nervous because of all the hacking and viruses.   

I can delete them from my computer via my Chrome program, but am wondering .... HOW do we clear cookies from a phone?  

[dooBdoo]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@tends2dogs wrote:

but I am unsure about how to clear cookies.....if that is even what it is called.  @SilleeMee  helped me out a long time ago with this and I found where I had written down the instructions.  

My question is how much is "wiped" out if I hit the clear data button, browsing history, and cached images?  Do I hit for ALL TIME?  

This doesn't effect my docs or downloads does it?

I feel SOOO stupid!

TIA

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@tends2dogs 

Not stupid, and the number of cookies we all  accumulate makes me nervous because of all the hacking and viruses.   

I can delete them from my computer via my Chrome program, but am wondering .... HOW do we clear cookies from a phone?  

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@Tinkrbl44, The specific steps depend on what kind of device and which browser, but as one example...

with an iPhone using Safari it's in

Settings--> Safari-->Clear History and Website Data

and then Advanced-->Website Data-->Remove All Website Data.

If you use Chrome on the phone, look in Chrome settings...  no matter what your phone's browser is, just look at that browser's settings to find how to remove this temporary data.😊

[cowboy sam]

@dooBdoo 

I have a Moto g stylusTracfone  that i use mainly for just texting and once in a while phone call do i need something like CCleaner?

Thanks

lubs ya!

[CalminHeart]

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@tends2dogs wrote:

but I am unsure about how to clear cookies.....if that is even what it is called.  @SilleeMee  helped me out a long time ago with this and I found where I had written down the instructions.  

My question is how much is "wiped" out if I hit the clear data button, browsing history, and cached images?  Do I hit for ALL TIME?  

This doesn't effect my docs or downloads does it?

I feel SOOO stupid!

TIA

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People should be clearing cookies, cache, history on a regular basis. It reduces the load on your computer, helps improve speed, and gets rid of anything odd that may be tracking you. 

It does not delete your documents, pictures, games, etc.  You might have to sign in again but that's all. 

[CalminHeart]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@tends2dogs wrote:

but I am unsure about how to clear cookies.....if that is even what it is called.  @SilleeMee  helped me out a long time ago with this and I found where I had written down the instructions.  

My question is how much is "wiped" out if I hit the clear data button, browsing history, and cached images?  Do I hit for ALL TIME?  

This doesn't effect my docs or downloads does it?

I feel SOOO stupid!

TIA

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@tends2dogs 

Not stupid, and the number of cookies we all  accumulate makes me nervous because of all the hacking and viruses.   

I can delete them from my computer via my Chrome program, but am wondering .... HOW do we clear cookies from a phone?  

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What kind of phone do you have? I have an iphone and go to Settings, Safari, and clear cookies etc from there.

[Imaoldhippie]

@tends2dogs .............this post should be in electronics, those posters there are very knowledgeable.

What browser do you use?  I use Chrome and you can set your deleting cookies, etc to what you want.  If you clean every so often your computer will run more smooth and faster.