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Cookies are nothing more than information a web site can save on your computer that that same web site can pick up again the next time you return. It's what some sites use cookies for that has some people concerned and why you might care about things like when cookies appear, blocking cookies, cleaning and deleting cookies, and perhaps even looking inside of them.
Does the browser store passwords in cookies?
Once you've logged into a site cookies are often used to keep you logged in for some period of time. There are risks associated with that, and more.
How do I delete cookies automatically?
Cookies do accumulate and while they are mostly harmless there are occasionally reasons to clean them up. We'll set up a nightly task to do just that.
How do I delete cookies? And just what are cookies, anyway?
Deleting cookies is an easy task. Whether it's absolutely necessary or not is another matter.
How do I view what cookies I have, and which are safe to delete?
Anti-spyware programs often list cookies as suspect without much explanation. We'll look at how to find out a little more, and what to do. Or not.
What are browser cookies and how are they used?
Browser cookies are a way that web sites can leave information on your computer that they can use when you return to their site. Simple and powerful.
What are tracking cookies and should they concern me?
Cookies are placed on your machine by websites, but often more websites than you realize. We'll review cookies and how third parties can use them.
So-called "super cookies" are techniques that track the websites that you visit, even if you regularly disable or flush normal cookies.
Where do all these cookies come from?
Cookies are a fact of life when browsing the web. But, if you look at the cookies stored on your machine, you might be surprised at the number.
Will deleting cookies free up room in my computer's memory?
Deleting cookies will clear up a little disk space, and may or may not actually free up a small amount of your computer's memory.
Will deleting cookies slow down my computer?
Cookies are a confusing concept. I'll revisit what they are and how they work, and what, if any, speed impact there is in deleting cookies.