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#284 / June 29, 2009 / 2:07 min.

What are Internet cookies?

Internet cookies

: Are they safe? For the most part, yes. Can they be deleted? Sure, but your favorite sites will no longer "remember" you and some services out and out won't work. Are they dangerous? Some are. Are they yummy? Not so much.
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Internet cookies

are usually safe and helpful parcels of text which are created by web servers, and stored on your computer.

- They help websites remember certain information about you next time you visit.

- These files can be viewed and deleted through your Internet browser.

- You can also opt to block cookies in your browser settings.

- For more information on managing Internet cookies, refer to your browser's handy help files.

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