How to Delete Browsing History

By: Maeve Rich

Do you know how to delete the browsing history on your Web browser? This can be especially vital at work where you may not want your boss to know you've been editing the line-up for your fantasy team or watching episodes of The Office instead of filling out those TPS reports. 

The way in which you'll delete your browser history will depend on which type of internet provider you use. Make sure that you delete any cookies in addition to your browser history to ensure that files and sites you've visited can't be looked up later.

Firefox has a useful tool found under the "Tools" tab called "Clear my private data." This is a good place to start. Then, go to "Options" which is also under the "Tools" tab. Click on the "Privacy" tab and uncheck the box next to "Keep my history for at least ___ days."

Deleting your history on Internet Explorer is very easy. Click on the "Tools" tab and the first option is "Delete browsing history." Simply click that option and your history will be deleted.

Safari has also made deleting the history quite simple. Go to the "History" menu and click on "Clear History."

To delete your history on Netscape, click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the page. Scroll down and click on "Preferences." Click on the "History" and option and you'll find a "Clear History" button. Click it and you're done.

On a PC you can delete your history without having to have your web browser open. Click to open the "Control Panel" and find "Internet Options." Once there, you'll be given the option to delete your history and cookies as well. 

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