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Can my activity on the Internet really be tracked? For example, could my abuser tell what sites I have visited?
Yes, there are a ways that someone could easily find out what web sites you have recently visited. Computers have what is called a cache file. The cache (pronounced "cash") file automatically saves web pages and graphics. Anyone who looks at the cache file on your computer can see what information you have viewed recently on the Internet.
Also, most web browsers like Internet Explorer and Netscape keep a list of the most recent web sites and links that you have visited, in a history file. You can look at your own history by clicking on the history button on your toolbar. It is possible to clear the cache and history files so that your computer doesn't show this list of the sites you have visited. But you should be very careful about doing this.
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| If your abuser is comfortable with computers, and sees that you have cleared all the cache and history files on your computer (including the sites they have visited), they could become suspicious or angry. If this is a possibility, it would be better for you to use a computer they do not have access to - for example, at a library, a friend's house, or at work. |
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We provide some information about how to clear your cache and history files, but urge you to think about whether this is a good idea before you do it. How you do this depends on what browser you are using.
Your browser is the software on your computer that lets you search the Internet
and display Internet pages.
If you are not sure what browser you are using, see - Your browser.
For information about how to clear your cache and history files, see - Clearing cache history.
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