Internet Privacy

Your Internet browser can and does track where you have gone while on-line. Thankfully there are ways in which to cover those tracks.

Clearing web browser histories will delete ALL histories of visited websites. If you are concerned that someone may be checking up on your Internet usage, the absence of all files and history may appear suspicious.

If you believe that someone may be monitoring your Internet activity, try using a friend's computer, or one at the public library -- or call our 24 Hour Hotline at 517-783-2861 to avoid leaving a trail of visited Internet websites.

There are several methods and programs that can make your Internet browsing untraceable. Here are a few simple ways to cover your path.

  • Internet Explorer
  1. Pull down Tools menu
  2. Click “Internet Options”
  3. On “General” tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click on “Delete Files” and “Delete Cookies”
  4. Under History click on “Clear History”

  • AOL
  1. Pull down Members menu
  2. Click “Preferences”
  3. Click on WWW icon
  4. Select Advanced
  5. Click “Purge Cache”

  • Mozilla Firefox
  1. Pull down Tools Menu
  2. Click on “Clear Private Data”

  • Google Chrome
  1. Pull down the wrench shaped icon in the upper right-hand corner
  2. Click on “Clear browsing data...”

  • Safari
  1. Pull down Edit menu
  2. Click “Reset Safari”
  3. Make sure all options are checked and click “Reset”


Thanks to the program developers working diligently to provide safety while navigating the Internet. There are a few Internet browsers out there that actually allow you to surf without the need to clear your path. Here is how it is achieved.

 

  • Google Chrome
  1. Pull down the wrench shaped icon in the upper right-hand corner
  2. Click “New incognito window”

  • Safari
  1. Pull down Edit menu
  2. Click “Private Browsing”
  3. Click “OK”