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How do you get rid of cookies on a Mac?

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by Rufus17, Jul 21, 2009.

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  1. Rufus17 Newcomer, in training

    Hey,

    How do you get rid of cookies on a Mac? Also, how do you clear out any unwanted files. I use to know how to do it but I forget...

    Aloha,
    Tara
    Rufus17, Jul 21, 2009
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  2. Tmagic650 TechSpot Ambassador

    Assuming you are using the Safari web browser, do this:

    "you can reset Safari totally (empty cache, forms, passwords, cookies, etc) by using the Reset Safari... option in the Safari menu.

    If you're just after cookies, look at Safari preferences -> Security -> Show Cookies.

    If you're after stored passwords, look in Keychain Access (in /Applications/Utilities). You'll find them under Passwords (as Web form passwords)"...
    Tmagic650, Jul 21, 2009
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  3. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    You can also get a program called Oynx that will clear cookies and lots of other stuff.
    SNGX1275, Jul 21, 2009
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  4. ChinoNYC Newcomer, in training

    Onyx will definitely do the trick... Download the latest version from here at Titanium Software

    The first four icons are versions in order from Leopard right on down to Jaguar...

    You're welcome... LOL.
    ChinoNYC, Jul 21, 2009
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  5. Rufus17 Newcomer, in training

    Thanks!!!

    Hey,

    I did that and my computer seems to be running a lot faster. I deleted all the cookies and it seems better. I will keep you updated :)

    Aloha,
    Tabatha
    Rufus17, Jul 22, 2009
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  6. jobeard TechSpot Ambassador

    For Firefox

    use the Firefox Menu->Preferences->Privacy Tab
    click show cookies
    you can delete specific(s) or Remove ALL
    jobeard, Jul 22, 2009
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  7. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    For Opera

    Tools -> Delete Private Data...
    SNGX1275, Jul 22, 2009
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  8. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    It Gets the Dirt That Others Leave Behind....!

    For the temp files and cookies that can be remain after exiting the browser witness, "CCleaner". http://www.techspot.com/downloads/132-ccleaner.html
    Is FF3.51 supported by Mac? If so, the "privacy mode " dumps everything when closed.

    Whoops sorry, I think CCleaner is Windows only.
    captaincranky, Jul 22, 2009
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  9. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Safari has a Private Browsing mode where for most people/practical purposes nothing is kept (although it can be viewed from the Terminal). But this is getting off topic a bit.
    SNGX1275, Jul 22, 2009
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  10. Rufus17 Newcomer, in training

    Hey,

    Nah, nothing is really off topic it relates to cleaning up my mac and knowing what I'm delaing with. So thanks very much:)

    Aloha,
    Tara
    Rufus17, Jul 23, 2009
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  11. ChinoNYC Newcomer, in training

    Glad we could all help you out, Tara.
    ChinoNYC, Jul 23, 2009
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