How do I enable cookies on your browser, and why it is needed
Browsers / / December 19, 2019
What is a Cookie
Cookie - is a piece of data that the browser receives from Site Web server and stored on your computer. These data are necessary in order that the user did not have to re-enter the account, change the design theme of the site and other settings.
In addition, without Cookie do not work online stores. Suppose you were able to grab the latest Nike running shoes on sale at very competitive price. Now imagine that they disappeared from the basket as soon as you open it. To save you from frustration and need Cookie.
But there is a downside: the data from these files easily intercepted. Attackers can gain access to a user account and personal data, if it uses unencrypted connectionSuch as a public Wi-Fi. Do not panic! Many sites work via a secure HTTPS protocol. However, vigilance on security matters can not hurt.
Default Cookie included. If you need to turn off or on the contrary, to enable them to make it possible in the browser settings. There you can delete the cookie and, if necessary. For example, if your computer is used by several people.
How to enable Cookie
Yandex. Browser
1. Go to "Settings» → «Show advanced settings."
2. Click the "Content settings".
To delete a cookie, you need to go to "Settings» → «Show advanced settings» → «Clear download history".
Chrome
1. Open the "Settings» → «Advanced».
2. Select "Content Settings» → «Files cookie».
To delete a cookie, you need to go to "Settings» → «Advanced» → «Content Settings» → «Clear History."
Opera
1. Open "settings»→« Security ».
2. Locate the item «cookie files."
To delete a cookie, you need to go to "Settings» → «security» → «Privacy» → «Delete browsing history".
Firefox
1. Open the "Settings» → «Privacy & Security".
2. In "History", select "of Firefox will use custom settings for history".
To delete a cookie, you need to go to "Settings» → «Privacy & Security» → «History» → «Display Cookie».
Safari
1. Open the "Settings» → «Privacy».
2. Check or uncheck the box next to "Block all cookie files."
To delete a cookie, you need to go to "Settings» → «Privacy» → «Manage website data".
see also
- 19 extensions for security and privacy of surfing in Chrome →
- What if the browser slows down →
- 6 easy ways to protect your browser from threats →