When you log on with a computer or phone that doesn't belong to you, if the user gets curious, he or she can easily discover various aspects of your private life. Indeed, browsers record in detail the sites you have visited. However, if this data falls into the wrong hands, you could be in for a few problems.
Criminals sometimes use these techniques to find you, find your interests or hack into your account. Removing these traces is therefore a priority for Internet users who connect via another device. To do this, deleting your history isn't always enough. To be sure that your traces will be erased, you also need to clear cookies and/or autocomplete.
(Image illustrating the importance of the "Delete" key in all areas)
Delete history and cookies on the most used browser
Google Chrome is said to be the most widely used browser worldwide. Indeed, according to experts, the percentage of Internet users who use Google Chrome would reach 65,38%. It is therefore important to know the steps to follow for the deletion of your history and Cookies.
Procedures for deleting logs via Google Chrome
There are three distinct methods to reach the dialog box: "Clear browsing data". However, both always consist in the first place of clicking on "the pictogram of three lines" which represents the tool for Chrome, it is located at the very top and to the right.
- For the first case, choose "Setting" to continue with "Show advanced settings" and "Privacy".
- The second technique is faster, you just have to choose and click twice on "History".
- The last is just to click simultaneously on the keys of your keyboard: "Ctrl" + "Shift" + "Del".
Once you find "Clear browsing data", you just have to choose the additional options that suit you by pulling down the "Clear items" menu. Once after having ticked on “Browsing history” and Cookies and other site data”, you will only have to click on “Delete data” and that's it.
Procedures for deleting cookies via Google Chrome
Deleting cookies is a simpler procedure. After clicking on the tool for Chrome, choose “advanced” before continuing with “Privacy and security” then “Content settings”. Now choose “Cookies. Once you have arrived in the "All cookies and site data" section, all you have to do is click on "Delete all" and confirm your decision by choosing "Delete all."
Deleting History and AutoComplete on Safari
We recall that the second most popular browser is "Safari" for a percentage equivalent to 9, 84%. Deleting history on Safari is very quick and easy to do. First, you need to choose the “Safari menu”. Then continue to "Clear History" and set the date or period you wish to delete before clicking "Clear History". The same goes for deleting words you've thrown on the search bar or undoing autofills.
First, choose "Preferences" after entering the "Safari menu". Click on the “Autofill” option and search for “Other Forms”. You will only have to modify the last parameter by pressing "Modify".
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