As our high speed Internet service delivers us to dozens of web sites a day, most of us know that every page is being noted in our browsing history. If not, now you know.  That “history” makes it convenient when we want to return to a site later. There are times; however, when it’s a good idea to clear your Internet browsing history.

If you are the only one who uses your computer and high speed Internet service, and it’s not linked to other computers in a network, then clearing your history may not be a priority when it comes to Internet safety . However, if you don’t want others snooping around the sites you’ve visited, take these few extra steps.

To clear your Internet Browsing History, go to your Control Panel, under Internet Options and look for the check box. Or, when you’re in the browser, look under Tools (may be under Security in some browsers) for Internet Options. You can also specify how long to keep your Internet browsing history or have it cleared every time you exit the browser. You may need to then click Advanced Settings to be really specific.

When you’re on a public computer, taking advantage of the high speed Internet service at the local coffee shop, make sure your browsing history isn’t saved. Clear it using the steps above. It’s easy to get online with the intention to access one site that isn’t a big deal when it comes to Internet safety, and next thing you know, you decide to check your bank balance.  It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Tags: browsing history, high speed Internet service, Internet options

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