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Online Privacy: File Maintenance

Remember...

You need to delete your temporary internet files periodically. This will not only make your phone or computer run faster, but it will protect your privacy. 

Clear your history

Periodically, go into your browser settings and clear your cache of temporary files and browser history. Steps will vary by browser. 

In Chrome...

  1. Access the menu icon on the upper right side of the screen
  2. Select "more tools" > "clear browsing history" 
  3. Check boxes for what you'd like to delete and click the "clear browsing history" button

In Firefox...

  1. To clear the cache, click the menu icon on the upper right side of the screen
  2. Choose "options," then "advanced"
  3. Click on the "network" tab
  4. In "cached web content," click "clear now"
  5. To clear browsing history, select "privacy" under "advanced." Then click the link labeled "clear browsing history."

Temporary file cleaners