Ever wonder what cookies are and why you should clear them? When a website remembers your name or what you put in your shopping cart, that’s because of cookies.
What are Cookies: Transcript
Ever visit a website, and it remembers your name or what you added to your cart? That’s because of cookies!
A cookie is a tiny piece of data your browser stores to help websites remember you. Like a sticky note that says, ‘This person prefers dark mode’ or ‘They’ve already logged in.’
Cookies make the internet feel more personal—but too many can slow things down or track you, so it’s good to clear them sometimes!”
Cookies are tiny pieces of data your browser saves so websites can recognize you later. It’s like a digital sticky note saying, “This person likes dark mode” or “They’re already logged in.”
How Does A Cookie Work?
The website creates a small “cookie” file with your info.
Your browser saves it as a tiny data note.
When you return, the browser sends the cookie back.
The website uses cookies to remember your preferences, cart, or login information.
Cookies make browsing faster and more personal. However, too many can slow down your browser, and some are used to track your activity for advertising or analytics purposes.
What’s in a Cookie?
Cookies make browsing easier, but too many can slow things down. Some are also used to track what you do online.
Ingredients MAY include: Your preferences (dark mode, language)
Cart items or saved pages
Login status, so you don’t have to sign in again
Tracking data so sites can see what you click on
Cookies make browsing faster and more personal. However, too many can slow down your browser, and some are used to track your activity for advertising or analytics purposes.
Why Clear Cookies?
Clearing cookies regularly gives your browser a fresh start. It helps speed things up, can solve loading glitches, and reduces tracking, helping protect your privacy. For more information on how to clear cookies, try our other instructional post, “How to Manage Cookies in your Browser.”
In conclusion
Cookies are useful, but a quick clean-up now and then keeps your browsing smooth and secure.
And for a quick informative byte off the cookie, try out SDM Foundation Tech Term Shorts!
For a more in-depth explanation, check out CloudFlare’s article on how cookies interact with websites.
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