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I don't like the idea of data being collected over time about me. In an attempt to disrupt it I have Firefox delete all cookies at exit. That causes a few problems in itself as I lose some site configuration data that I have to reenter later.
Privacy is meaningless if you don't try to protect it. The act of trying to protect your privacy is important even if it isn't completely effective because it is showing that you care about privacy.
Posted by: Russ at April 28, 2008 2:48 PM
I'm just a little surprised you wouldn't at least mention how to do it in Firefox; yes, the procedure is similar, but why not take a few lines to show where to access them? Obviously you can't cover how to do it for every browser, but considering Firefox's large share in the "internet browser pie chart", I think it is justified. Thanks for the great article though. :-)
Posted by: John at April 29, 2008 6:08 AM
I used to disable third party cookies, but then I found that sites like Vanguard use them for setting up security, so I now accept all cookies. Once in a while I'll go through and delete the cookies I know are used only for tracking (like doubleclick), just to reduce the tracking, even though it is probably a waste of time.
Posted by: sbruce45 at May 2, 2008 7:21 PM
I must have some kind of fault on my machine. When I click on 'view files' I do not get what you see above. I get the same viewer as when I click on 'my computer' with the side menu. Importantly there are no headings showing and therefore I cannot sort the files. Any ideas?
Posted by: Ron at May 3, 2008 2:10 AM
Leo,
A neat tool to see where cookies came from is Karen Kenworthy's "Karen's Cookie Viewer". It is free at http://www.karenware.com . It shows what cookies you have, who created them, and when they were created. It allows you to delete the cookies you do not want.
A great tool for managing your cookies.
Posted by: Ken Crook at May 3, 2008 3:34 PM
I faced the same problem about two month ago and have a solution.
I add websites and keywords in exclude list of my security software (History Killer Pro) and then let the program delete all other cookies. I guess it is the easiest way to get rid of undesired cookies and keep the ones you need.
Posted by: Artak at April 21, 2009 12:55 AM
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I don't like the idea of data being collected over time about me. In an attempt to disrupt it I have Firefox delete all cookies at exit. That causes a few problems in itself as I lose some site configuration data that I have to reenter later.
Privacy is meaningless if you don't try to protect it. The act of trying to protect your privacy is important even if it isn't completely effective because it is showing that you care about privacy.
Posted by: Russ at April 28, 2008 2:48 PMI'm just a little surprised you wouldn't at least mention how to do it in Firefox; yes, the procedure is similar, but why not take a few lines to show where to access them? Obviously you can't cover how to do it for every browser, but considering Firefox's large share in the "internet browser pie chart", I think it is justified. Thanks for the great article though. :-)
Posted by: John at April 29, 2008 6:08 AMI used to disable third party cookies, but then I found that sites like Vanguard use them for setting up security, so I now accept all cookies. Once in a while I'll go through and delete the cookies I know are used only for tracking (like doubleclick), just to reduce the tracking, even though it is probably a waste of time.
Posted by: sbruce45 at May 2, 2008 7:21 PMI must have some kind of fault on my machine. When I click on 'view files' I do not get what you see above. I get the same viewer as when I click on 'my computer' with the side menu. Importantly there are no headings showing and therefore I cannot sort the files. Any ideas?
Posted by: Ron at May 3, 2008 2:10 AMLeo,
Posted by: Ken Crook at May 3, 2008 3:34 PMA neat tool to see where cookies came from is Karen Kenworthy's "Karen's Cookie Viewer". It is free at http://www.karenware.com . It shows what cookies you have, who created them, and when they were created. It allows you to delete the cookies you do not want.
A great tool for managing your cookies.
I faced the same problem about two month ago and have a solution.
I add websites and keywords in exclude list of my security software (History Killer Pro) and then let the program delete all other cookies. I guess it is the easiest way to get rid of undesired cookies and keep the ones you need.
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