Deleting Cookies

chutney26 · chutney26 #1 (**permalink**)

06-19-2011, 05:33 AM

Hi peeps, do cookies need to be deleted on Mac? I am a ex windows person and i remember deleting cookies and temp files to keep the pc clean and wondering if this this the case for Mac
Thanks

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #2 (**permalink**)

06-19-2011, 03:31 PM

Which browser?

chutney26 · chutney26 #3 (**permalink**)

06-19-2011, 07:52 PM

Safari OSX 10.6.7

Dysfunction · Dysfunction #4 (**permalink**)

06-19-2011, 08:03 PM

Safari 3.0 Help: Removing cookies

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #5 (**permalink**)

06-19-2011, 11:36 PM

If it concerns you and you are using Safari 5, go into Preferences > Security > Show Cookies and there is an option to remove all.

6string · 6string #6 (**permalink**)

06-20-2011, 02:15 AM

As far as whether you need to delete them.... you don't have to, but regardless of the OS, most of us like to every now and then.
I do mine every 2-3 months, not that I really see any difference

Overall, you don't get the bloat in OS X like you do with the Windows registry, so ultimately, maintenance is minimal.
The application of choice for many of us here is definitely OnyX.
It is a free utility that will take care of things.
If you're unsure as to what everything does, just use the automation tab with the following checked (which I think is the default).

Be sure to download the version relevant to the OS you are running(scroll down the link to get the older versions).
Download OnyX for Mac - OS X maintenance & optimization tool. MacUpdate.com

EvenStranger · EvenStranger #7 (**permalink**)

06-20-2011, 10:48 AM

Dysfunction #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,588 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	06-19-2011, 03:31 PM Which browser? mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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Dysfunction #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 6,588 Mac Specs: 2008 and 2011 15" mbps, late 11 iMac, iPhone 4s, and too many ipods and other stuff	06-19-2011, 08:03 PM Safari 3.0 Help: Removing cookies mike This machine kills fascists Got # ? phear the command line!
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harryb2448 #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,257 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	06-19-2011, 11:36 PM If it concerns you and you are using Safari 5, go into Preferences > Security > Show Cookies and there is an option to remove all. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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chutney26 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 05, 2011 Posts: 21	06-19-2011, 05:33 AM Hi peeps, do cookies need to be deleted on Mac? I am a ex windows person and i remember deleting cookies and temp files to keep the pc clean and wondering if this this the case for Mac Thanks
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6string #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 09, 2009 Location: Down Under :D Posts: 5,484 Mac Specs: Back to my old 2.2GHz C2D MB after selling my MBP and wondering what my next Mac will be :)	06-20-2011, 02:15 AM As far as whether you need to delete them.... you don't have to, but regardless of the OS, most of us like to every now and then. I do mine every 2-3 months, not that I really see any difference Overall, you don't get the bloat in OS X like you do with the Windows registry, so ultimately, maintenance is minimal. The application of choice for many of us here is definitely OnyX. It is a free utility that will take care of things. If you're unsure as to what everything does, just use the automation tab with the following checked (which I think is the default). Be sure to download the version relevant to the OS you are running(scroll down the link to get the older versions). Download OnyX for Mac - OS X maintenance & optimization tool. MacUpdate.com
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EvenStranger #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 09, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 845 Mac Specs: Currently 13" Late 2010 MBA, 4GB/128GB; Early 2011 13" MBP, dual core i7 2.7ghz, 4gb ram, 500gb hd	06-20-2011, 10:48 AM
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