Flash cookies are not managed by the same browser settings as are used for browser cookies.

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Mozilla has introduced a new feature into the Firefox 13 betas called Reset Firefox which allows users to reset browser settings while retaining personal data.

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At the same time this program rolled out, Twitter also announced support for Do Not Track (DNT), which if enabled in your browser settings, will prevent Twitter (and other websites) from collecting the information that enables this feature.

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To get around Safari's default blocking, Google exploited a loophole in the browser's privacy settings.

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Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns.

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You may need to check the settings on your browser add-ons to ensure they aren't blocking the player or Flash.

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If you clear your cookies regularly or if you'd like to ensure that Webwise is permanently switched off, simply add "www.webwise.net" to the Blocked Cookies settings in your browser.

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Without resorting to installing any software, one option is to change certain settings in your Web browser.

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You will need to tell your browser the Medium site may edit your settings, but the website even steps you through that before the download.

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Tests were performed used a Macintosh computer running Apple's operating system (OSX Lion) and Web browser (Safari version 5.1.3) with the default settings enabled.

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