Cookies are text files that are located on your PC in a hidden folder. They contain information about all the pages you visited. As a rule, these are your registration data, namely logins and passwords. Some users do not know how to clear cookies in Opera or another browser, so you need to help them figure it out. But before getting rid of these files, you need to find out what they are used for.
When you regularly visit the same site, you will most likely notice that you do not need to constantly “log in”, as the login is automatic. Agree, this is very convenient, especially in cases where the password consists of many numbers, letters and symbols (for example, such passwords are put on electronic wallets).
But there is another side to the coin, which from time to time forces users to clear cookies in Opera and other browsers. Read about it later.
Why clean cookies?
Despite the positive qualities of cookies, there are also disadvantages. First, after a while, the pages start loading longer. Secondly, there may be problems with authorization on those resources that you regularly visit.
The main reason why you need to delete cookies is that these files contain information (logins and passwords) from all resources, which means that they can be stolen by attackers.
On some sites there is an option (for example, “Alien computer”), the activation of which allows you to make sure that cookies are not stored in the browser. It is strongly recommended to use this feature, especially on those resources where important information or money is stored (sites of payment systems and others).
If you use the automatic login feature, you need to periodically delete cookies
How to clear cookies in Opera?
In order to get rid of cookies in Opera, you need to open the browser menu by clicking the button in the upper left corner. Here you will need the "Settings" section, which, by the way, can be opened using the "Alt" and "P" buttons.
In the left menu, select the "Security" option. Below is a subsection where there is a button that allows you to clear cookies in the "Opera". It is worth noting that if you want to delete all cookies, you must click the appropriate button. If you want to add a site to the exceptions, you can use this option ("Manage exceptions").
When you notice that some resource does not open correctly, you need to clear the cookies belonging to it. In other words, it is not necessary to delete all cookies if you notice a problem on one site.
So, you have learned how to get rid of cookies in Opera. Now it is recommended to see how to perform the same operation in other browsers.
Clearing cookies in Chrome
In order to delete these files in Google Chrome, you need to open the browser menu (button with three horizontal stripes), and then select "Settings". A window will open where you need to scroll down the page and click "Show advanced settings." Here you will need to go to the "Content Settings".
You already know how to delete cookies in Opera, which means that you can easily handle this procedure in Chrome. You also have the option to delete all cookies or make exceptions at your discretion.
If any site does not open, an error appears (for example, "404"), then try clearing the cookies of this resource. Of course, there is no guarantee that the site will start working correctly, but in some cases this operation helps.
How to delete cookies in Yandex.Browser?
If you use Yandex browser, in order to clear cookies, you will need to go to the menu (button, like in Google Chrome) and move the cursor to the "Advanced" item.
A context menu will appear where you are interested in the “Clear History” option. Set the checkbox next to the option “Cookies and other site data”. Above indicate the period of time you want to delete files. It is recommended to set the option “For all time” The last step is the “Clear History” button.
As you can see, even an inexperienced user can delete cookies in Yandex.Browser. In principle, this also applies to other browsers mentioned above.
CCleaner Program
To greatly simplify the process of cleaning browsers from cookies, you can use the CCleaner application. It is recommended to download it from the official site.
After installing on the computer, run the program. On the left you will see a menu where you will need the “Cleaning” section. There are two tabs - “Windows” and “Applications”. The first is the Explorer browser. By opening the second, you will find other browsers. By checking the “Cookie” item, you will get rid of them.
Now you have an idea of how to clear cookies in Opera and other browsers. Note, using CCleaner, you will perform the task described in the article much faster. By the way, with the help of this application you can remove all unnecessary "garbage" from the computer, remove unnecessary programs from startup and much more.
Conclusion
So, you have learned how to clear cookies in Opera, Yandex.Browser, and Google Chrome. Now you can independently perform this operation, which takes you just a few minutes.