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| What's a cookie? Chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin? |
| A cookie is another one of those computer terms that many computer users don't understand. Here's a definition I compiled from several entries I found using Google define: (see page 82 of Taming Your Computer -- The Simple Basics to learn to use Google define.) Cookies are software tools used by websites to identify you when you visit that website again. It’s similar to a business owner whose store you visit frequently and knows you by sight. The information, such as your screen name or shopping preferences, is called up automatically when you visit the site, saving you time by not having to reenter the information. It's a good idea to occasionally delete cookies from your hard drive. You may visit many, many websites and each one is leaving cookies on your hard drive. You won't necessarily revisit those websites, but they are still storing information on your hard drive, taking up space. If you use Internet Explorer you can delete cookies by LEFT clicking Tools, LEFT clicking Internet Options, and LEFT clicking Delete Cookies. When this is finished you can also LEFT click Delete Files and Clear History. You will see this dialog box on page 79 of my book, Taming Your Computer -- The Simple Basics. This page teaches you how to change your home page in Internet Explorer. Click here if you would like to order this book. Do you have friends or family who would find this tip helpful? Please click on the link below, Forward email to a friend!, and send it to them. They're also welcome to sign up for my monthly newsletter as well as the Tip of the Week. Thanks for sharing. |
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