Saturday 18 October 2014

Internet Cookies and Why Delete them?



Internet Cookies

Cookies are just a way for Web sites to track basic information about your visit to their site by placing small text files on your computer. Most make Web browsing easier by storing site preferences or log-in information. However some sites use them to track your every move on the Internet.
Why delete them?
Just as with the Disk Cleanup task previously mentioned, Internet cookies can accumulate quickly and slow down your computer. Deletion can improve your computer speed and can also increase your privacy as you surf the net. 

 
How often?
It is recommended that you delete cookies every 2-4 weeks or more often depending on how much time you spend on the Internet.

How To delete Internet Cookies:
1.    Open Internet Explorer.
2.    Select the Tools menu.
3.    Select Internet Options. 


4.    Select the General tab.
5.    Click on the Delete… button. 

6.    Another window will open. Click on Delete Cookies…
7.    It will ask for confirmation. Click Yes. 

8.    Click Close to close the first dialog box.
9.    Click OK to close Internet Options.

Temporary Internet Files
Microsoft Windows stores all visited pages on our hard drives including the images. Even after you delete Internet cookies these additional files are still present.
Why delete them?
Temporary Internet files are files that may slow down your computer.
How often?
It is recommended that you delete temporary files every 2-4 weeks or more often depending on how much time you spend on the Internet.
(Note: Temporary files are deleted if you check the appropriate box when running Disk
How To delete temporary files:
Note: Make sure that all applications are closed before starting this section
1.    Open Internet Explorer.
2.    Select the Tools menu.
3.    Select Internet Options.
4.    Select the General tab.
5.    Click on the Delete... button.
6.    Click on the Delete files… button.
7.    Click Yes to confirm deletion.
8.    Click Close to close the window.
9.    Click OK on Internet Options dialog box.

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