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It’s not you, Explorer. It’s me. Just kidding, it’s definitely you. If your relationship with your current browser is getting stale, you can get a fresh window on the web without losing all of your data.

It’s easier than you’d think to pack up your bookmarks, saved passwords and favorite websites — hint, hint — and move on. You can count on me, your tech-relationship guru, for advice on switching when you’re ready to see other browsers.

Pro tip: Most browsers now come with an export feature, but here’s something you might not know. It’s actually easier to open your new browser and import. Here’s how to get going in a new browser the easy way.

Getting started with Google Chrome

If you’re going by popularity, Chrome may be your best bet — over half of the world’s internet users are on it! You can search Google right from the address bar, easily share files via Gmail, and add browser extensions for just about anything. To pull in your sites and preferences:

• Click the three dots in the top corner of Chrome, then pick Bookmarks and lists > Import bookmarks and settings.
• Choose your ex, I mean old browser, in the next box. Select which data you want to get, like bookmarks, and you’re set. 

Trying out Microsoft Edge

If you’re a diehard Microsoft fan, its Explorer replacement, Edge, is a robust browser with lots of built-in privacy features. It offers protection from trackers and blocks ad providers from monitoring your activity and learning more about you. To import your old browser’s data:

• Click on the three dots (top right) and select Profiles > Import browser data. 
• Open the drop-down menu at the top of the next dialog to choose the browser you’re moving from, then use the checkboxes to select data types (like browsing history).

Giving Apple Safari a go

If you recently switched to a Mac, the default browser, Safari, is convenient and offers great privacy protection. It blocks malicious websites, pop-ups, and cross-site tracking, so you can browse without worrying about being followed. 

Plus, Safari’s built-in password manager lets you know if a site you saved was involved in a data breach and helps you change your password. Switching over is simple:

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Not sure how to clear the cache and cookies in your web browser? Use this easy, step-by-step guide. We’ll show you how to clear the cache on any browser, from Firefox to Brave.

To be clear, these tips are for your computer. If you want to clear your smartphone browser’s cache, we’ve got another article that can help. Tap or click to delete all the annoying tracking cookies from your phone.

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There are plenty of browsers and search engines out there that aren’t from Google. Tap or click here for our search engine comparison. Most people know that browsers and search engines can track your online activity.

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If you use the internet, your privacy is always at risk. Every website you visit and every account you create makes you vulnerable to bad actors and companies looking to learn more about you.

While you can’t have guaranteed privacy, you can take some steps to reduce your digital footprint. Depending on your browser, you have some power to opt out of third-party cookies and other tracking tools. There’s also an online tool that lets you opt out of many advertising and marketing companies in a few easy steps. Tap or click here for more information.

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Surfing the internet is risky with cybercriminals lurking around every corner. Threats aren’t just limited to your computer, either. They can come for your smartphone too.

That’s why it’s important to make sure your browser of choice is as secure as possible. It could be the difference between being hit with malware or not.

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