Managing Your Internet Browser
Because web browsers are used so frequently for a variety of tasks, it is essential to configure them correctly to ensure your security and to improve your browser's speed and performance. Follow these tips to manage your browser effectively.
Clear Browser Cookies and Cache
Computers and mobile devices store copies of frequently accessed pages in their cache in order to quickly reload pages without having to retrieve them from the network. Cookies are most commonly used to track website activity. Clearing both the cookies and cache can ensure that you are accessing the most recent versions of web pages.
Select your browser for instructions on clearing your cookies and cache.
| Step-by-Step Walkthroughs | How-To Videos |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 9 & 10 | Internet Explorer 9 & 10  |
| Firefox | Firefox (Windows) or Firefox (Mac) |
| Firefox Mobile on Android | |
| Google Chrome | Google Chrome |
| Google Chrome Mobile | |
| Opera | Opera (Windows) or Opera (Mac) |
| Safari | Safari |
| Safari Mobile |
Manage Cookies
When you visit some sites, the server gives you a "cookie" that acts as your identification card. Upon each return visit to that site, your browser passes that cookie back to the server to gather information about which Web pages are being visited. In your browser, you can manually select which sites are allowed to store cookies.
Select your browser for instructions on managing your cookies.
| Step-by-Step Walkthroughs | How-To Videos |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 9 & 10 | Internet Explorer 9 & 10 |
| Firefox | Firefox (Windows) or Firefox (Mac) |
| Google Chrome | Google Chrome |
| Opera | Opera (Windows) or Opera (Mac) |
| Safari | Safari |
Last Updated: 20 December 2018
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