Note: Tests for Google Chrome, Edge, Opera, and Mozilla Firefox were all run on a Windows 10 desktop PC running the latest updates as of February 21, 2019. If you want to find a better way to manage how your browser collects cookies on you or anyone who uses your computer, read our guide to find out everything you need to know and more! On the one hand, while they make it easier for your web browser to actively learn about where you browse and keep you logged in wherever you go, they can also be a nasty way for advertisers and adware distributors to keep tabs on you while you use certain sites. The cache remembers parts of pages, like images, to help them open faster during your next visit.Cookies can be a contentious part of the web browsing experience for many users.They make your online experience easier by saving browsing data. Cookies are files created by sites you visit.Some sites can seem slower because content, like images, needs to load again.

If you turn sync on in Chrome, you’ll stay signed into the Google Account you’re syncing to in order to delete your data across all your devices.

For example, if you were signed in, you’ll need to sign in again. If you use Safari, Firefox, or another browser, check its support site for instructions. For example, you can delete cookies for a specific site. Learn how to change more cookie settings in Chrome.

Next to 'Cookies and other site data' and 'Cached images and files,' check the boxes.

Clearing them fixes certain problems, like loading or formatting issues on sites. When you use a browser, like Chrome, it saves some information from websites in its cache and cookies.

Clear cookies edge