Privacy tip: How to delete cookies from your phone
Make no mistake: You’re being tracked. Want to be shocked? Look at the secret map on your smartphone that watches your every move. Tap or click here to see the map tracking you and wipe it clean.
What about advertisements that follow you across the web? Facebook is one of the biggest data hogs. Tap or click for ways to stop or limit targeted ads on Facebook.
And then there are cookies, tiny bits of data that track your activity online. They’re not just lurking in your computer. On your smartphone, cookies save your passwords and help you log on more quickly, but they can also collect more than you want.
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Are cookies worth the cost?
Take a good hard look at your priorities when it comes to cookies. Do you prefer the convenience of a browser like Safari or Chrome or the privacy of a browser that doesn’t save cookies in the first place?
It’s a tricky balance, especially considering how convenient cookies make our browsing experience. They save your login info and keep track of your preferences to show you the content you care about, but that comes at the cost of your privacy.
The choice is up to you. If you want to clear them, navigate to your smartphone’s settings. Scroll down to the list of apps. Find your browser and follow the instructions below.
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1. Start with Safari
For Safari on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open Settings and tap Safari.
- Tap Clear History and Website Data. Tap Clear History and Data.
- Apple will ask if you want to Close Tabs or Keep Tabs. Tap the option you choose.
- That’s it. Your Safari history is now clear.
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Everyone is worried about catching the coronavirus and looking for ways to avoid it. Beyond washing your hands constantly, there are some other things you can do that will help.
For one, when you order groceries or supplies to be delivered you should always disinfect the packages as soon as they arrive. Tap or click here to find out how to place orders safely and sanitize deliveries.