Hidden computer cookies

[oldfrat]

I've posted about this before, but thought a gentle reminder might be worthwhile. NPR reminded me today.

Chances are you have some cookies hidden on your computer. Here's an article about them. http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2009/...s-think-again/

If you use Firefox, Safari or Chrome as your browser there is an add-on called Better Privacy that will remove any of these that you already have and stop new ones from being added. Google better privacy and it will show you the links to the various browser options.

[LadyFisher]

Another reminder, if you are registered on our BB or Chatroom, it is a cookie which recognizes you when you come back. No downside from it here, we don't track anything for anyone else or share any information with anyone else, not ever.

[oldfrat]

Some cookies are good and some sites are great about giving you control. If I understand it right, when y9u log on here and it asks you to check the "remember me" box, it is actually asking you if it is ok to set a cookie so you won't have to log in the next time.

[Wes]

it's about Adobe Flash cookies.

[quivira kid]

Did someone say cookies???

[CaseyP]

thank you, oldfrat. Hubby installed Windows 7 and out went ALL my preferences, settings, and generally anything that made it My Way. now i'm finally back to where i was, thanks to you.