In this guide, you’ll find out about the information your browser automatically logs, what that data does, and how to get rid of it. Not to mention that, if you share a computer with others, you might not want them to find out about a gift you secretly bought them, your interest in 1970s folk-rock, or your more private Google searches.įortunately, all of today’s web browsers make it easy to erase your web browing history and wipe away your online tracks. At the same time, some people find this constant tracking a little on the creepy side. That history comes in handy if you want to find a funny article again, return to your favorite photo of the kids, or if you want to restore a tab you accidentally closed.
Web browsers keep track of your past activity for a reason. If you want to instantly improve your digital life, take a Post-it note, write “delete browsing history” on it, and stick it near your computer so you’ll never forget it. This story was originally published in 2019 and has been updated.
