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How and Why Should I Erase Local Traces of My Web Travels?
Your computer automatically records your Web travels or "history" on a "cache." This cache feature allows you to use the "Back" button and make previously visited Web sites appear more quickly. If you don't want others to see where you've been surfing, you can erase the local traces of your browsing by changing the settings in your browser. GetNetWise provides video tutorials showing you a step-by-step approach to deleting your footprints on the Web. Select the Web browser you are currently using to learn how to do this. [Not sure which Web browser you are using?].
- Firefox Version 1
- Internet Explorer Version 6 and Version 5
- America Online Version 8, Version 6 & 7 and Version 5
- Netscape Navigator Version 7.0, Version 6.0 and Version 4.5
- Opera Version 6.05, Version 6 and Version 5.01
- Safari Version 1
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Manages Computer History/Cache
These tools prevent information about your online activities from being stored on your hard drive. Or they may periodically purge your "history" or "cache" by deleting this information from your hard drive. While a cache may make it easier for you to revisit a site, many users consider having this information stored about them a privacy risk.
Erases certain files on my computer
These tools shred all copies of files so that they are irretrievable.
Erases remnants of my computer work and makes them irretrievable
These tools search your hard drive for back-up copies and other remnants of your work and then delete them.
Encrypts files
These tools encode files on your computer so that others cannot read them.
Creates an encrypted disk drive or partition
These tools create a separate section on your computer where valuable files are stored. It is encrypted so that others cannot see what is stored there.
Hides files and/or folders
Others cannot see files that are hidden by these tools. It is as if they didnŐt exist.
