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WHEN YOU BROWSE through the web without a care in the world, it’s handy to keep track of what you’ve visited. When you’re trying to remember that site you stumbled upon but can’t find, it can be a lifesaver.
But not everyone wants that to be the case. You do have the option of wiping out your history entirely, but if it’s just a few sites or pages you want to clear, then you can do that too. Here’s how.
Remove a specific site
You could go through the process of scrolling down and ticking each time you come across a site you want to be removed, but there’s an easier way to do this. Instead of ticking the box, click on the dropdown box at the end of the site description and click “more from this site”.
This will present you with a list of the times you visited that site as far back as possible.
Remember, holding down shift and clicking further down will allow you to select multiple entries, saving you the hassle of selecting them individually.
Make use of search
All history pages come with a helpful search function that will allow you to search for specific keywords or sites. If there’s a specific element or word that you don’t want to be found, then search for it in history and remove all traces of it.
Delete autocomplete suggestions
When you search for something, your browser will usually make a note of it for future reference. This can be useful for future searches but not so much if it and similar terms get in the way
Getting rid of one is rather easy. When you’re typing something out and you get a previous search term, use the arrow buttons to select the term and hit shift + delete and it will disappear (Bookmarked links or searches suggested by Google won’t disappear).
Be aware of other services that save history
Your browser history isn’t the only thing you should be concerned about. For one, your Google searches are saved onto your own personal database which keeps track of everything you do across Google. Also, everything you search on Facebook is saved as well so make sure you check that too.
Use incognito mode
Sometimes cleaning is more about prevention than anything else, and if you really don’t want your web activity to be picked up by your browser, then it’s recommended that you use incognito/private browsing mode (if you’re not already, that is). Every modern browser, both desktop and mobile, has it and it certainly comes in useful for a number of reasons.
Use clear function
Same with Incognito mode, every browser allows you to clear your history entirely, but you should make a note of what options are available. For one, you can choose the time frame and/or what type of content you want removed. Useful if you just want to get rid of saved passwords from an hour ago, but want to keep your browser history (mostly) intact.
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Wow, you may as well just entitle the article “How to hide your porn from the significant other!”
I didn’t have my own laptop til I was 16. I’m very familiar with Ctrl+Shift+Del
…also don’t forget to dispose of the babywipes.
Google chrome – incognito tab – no clearing necessary!!
Ctrl+Shift+N
Job done…rest easy.
Use CCleaner – https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download
or Click&Clean extension for Chrome – https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/clickclean/ghgabhipcejejjmhhchfonmamedcbeod?hl=en
My worst half has been doing this for years.
You’re forgetting that Google tracks all your activity anyway.
Try https://duckduckgo.com/ instead.
If your browser history is a ‘problem’ for you? Browse Incognito
Firefox – Private Window
IE – InPrivate Browsing (Under Tools Menu)
Chrome – Incognito Mode
This will leave no trace of your browsing activities on your computer, unless of course you downloaded something. Also if you’re internet connection is been monitored well then these techniques aren’t much good to you.. unless of course your browsing over a secure channel (https or a secure vpn/proxy)
You know nothing Jon Snow.
Even if your are browsing over HTTPS in “private” mode via a monitored proxy (used in a lot of companies), the websites you visit will still be logged. The information exchanged however will not be readable.
You know nothing Jon Snow… Excellent response…
youjizz.com
article should be entitled with Chrome added on, took me half down wondering “what the f*** is this” to realise “ahh chrome”
i hate chrome, its too clunky, too much s**** going on, Safari is a better streamlined browser, less crap in the way, much easier to use which is what apple is all about. Firefox is the king for web testing, always will be. every time google release something, it takes you on a headache journey trying to figure out how it works. all the time they’re gathering info on you, the more complex it is, the more likely you’ll give them the info they want without you even knowing it.
Quinton fair play for the streamus article the other day. Excellent extension. 10/10
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