(Step-by-Step Instructions for Seniors)
🌐 What Is Browser History?
Your browser history is a list of websites you have visited.
It helps you:
- Find websites you visited before
- Return to pages quickly
But sometimes you may want to:
- Remove old websites
- Clear private searches
- Fix website loading problems
🟦 When Should You Clear History?
You might clear history if:
- A website is not loading correctly
- You used a shared computer
- You want more privacy
You do NOT need to clear history daily.
Only when needed.
🟦 How to Clear History in Microsoft Edge
Step 1
Open Microsoft Edge.
Step 2
Click the three dots in the top-right corner.
Step 3
Click Settings.
Step 4
Click Privacy, search, and services (on the left side).
Step 5
Under “Clear browsing data,” click:
Choose what to clear
Step 6
Select:
✔ Browsing history
✔ Cookies and other site data
✔ Cached images and files
Then click Clear now.
🟦 How to Clear History in Google Chrome
Step 1
Open Chrome.
Step 2
Click the three dots in the top-right corner.
Step 3
Click History → History again.
Step 4
Click Clear browsing data.
Step 5
Select:
✔ Browsing history
✔ Cookies
✔ Cached images
Then click Clear data.
⚠ Important Note About Passwords
Do NOT check the box that says:
“Passwords”
Unless you want to erase saved passwords.
Most seniors should leave that unchecked.
🕵 What Is Private Browsing?
If you want your browsing session NOT saved:
Use:
- “InPrivate” (Edge)
- “Incognito” (Chrome)
This prevents the browser from saving history during that session.
💡 Confidence Tip for Seniors
Clearing history does not delete your files or photos.
It only removes website records.
If something online is acting strange, clearing history often helps.
It’s a simple reset button for your browser.
