{"id":1653,"date":"2021-08-30T13:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T20:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/?p=1653"},"modified":"2021-08-30T11:06:19","modified_gmt":"2021-08-30T18:06:19","slug":"perks-and-cons-browser-cookies-and-cache","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/perks-and-cons-browser-cookies-and-cache\/","title":{"rendered":"Perks and Cons Browser Cookies and Cache"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Computer browser cookies seem relevantly convenient due to maintaining things in your shopping carts. They also preserve your personal information so that websites can remember you and your interests. This gives quick and easy accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cookie-Icon-01-1024x439.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cookie-Icon-01-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cookie-Icon-01-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cookie-Icon-01-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cookie-Icon-01-1536x658.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cookie-Icon-01-2048x878.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Cookie-Icon-01-624x267.png 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Cookies<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>While the perks may be favorable, these cookies reveal a lack of privacy. Many sites won&#8217;t allow you to browse them without accepting the cookies. This gives them an advantage to collect data from those who visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of that, some websites may have ill-intentions. The collection of cookies allows more access to information than intended on your part. Unfortunately, this could potentially increase the risk of malware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know it&#8217;s possible for cookies to slow down your computer? The files are stored on the hard drive. Once the drive&#8217;s limit is almost full, your computer may lag a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to clear<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>We wrote a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/what-are-computer-cookies\/\">blog post earlier this yea<\/a>r about how to clear these from your browser history. Within specific time frames, you may now clear any history, data, or files you choose. Incognito mode, a private surfing option, is a handy tool for individuals who want to collect as little information as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any computer-related questions, please give us a call at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-800-620-5285\">1-800-620-5285<\/a>. \u00a0Karls Technology is a nationwide computer service company with offices in many\u00a0major cities. \u00a0This blog post is brought to you from our staff at\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsdalecomputerrepairservice.net\/\">Scottsdale Computer Repair Service<\/a>. If you need\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsdalecomputerrepairservice.net\/\">computer repair in Scottsdale, AZ<\/a>\u00a0please call the local office at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:480-240-2960\">(480) 240-2960<\/a>\u00a0or schedule an appointment at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsdalecomputerrepairservice.net\/\">www.scottsdalecomputerrepairservice.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Computer browser cookies seem relevantly convenient due to maintaining things in your shopping carts. They also preserve your personal information so that websites can remember you and your interests. This gives quick and easy accessibility. Cons of Cookies While the perks may be favorable, these cookies reveal a lack of privacy. 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