What are Temporary Internet Files?   Temporary Internet Files (e.g. graphics, Web pages, cookies, etc...) are stored on your computer’s hard disk and cached on your computer to speed up web-surfing. However, over time these temporary internet files can occupy more hard disk space and slow down your computer, along with presenting outdated web page info. By default, Windows does not clear these Temporary Internet Files automatically, so it is recommended that you clear them periodically.   To Clear Temporary Internet Files in Google Chrome:  1. Quit all open instances of Google Chrome and open a new session.   2. Click the Settings button (3 dots at right of toolbar). 3. Select More tools > Clear browsing data.. (shortcut: Ctrl + Shift + Delete) 4. In the "Clear browsing data" menu, make sure that the Time Range is All time, and at least Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files are selected, and optionally select history or other options, then press Clear data. 5. The menu will close when all data has been cleared. 6. Click the Settings button again and select Exit, then open a new session of Google Chrome.

How to customize your homepage in Microsoft Edge and Chrome Because MS Edge is Swinerton's default browser, your home page will automatically default to SwinNet. If you have made Chrome your default browser (Update your default browser to Chrome) and you want to make SwinNet your homepage, use this URL... https://swinerton.sharepoint.com/sites/swinnet_home Microsoft Edge Open Microsoft Edge, select the three vertical dots next to the profile icon > select Settings Select Start, home, and new tabs Turn on Show home button. You can either choose New tab page or select Enter URL for a page that you want to use as your homepage. Google Chrome Open Google Chrome, select the three vertical dots next to the profile icon > select Settings Select Appearance, turn the toggle for Show home button to on. Choose the option you'd like to use: New Tab page or type in a URL in Enter custom web address for a page that you want to use as your homepage.

Chrome - Import my bookmarks and settings from a different browser 1. In the upper-right-hand corner of browser window, click on the 3 little vertical dots 2. Select Settings 3. Under the You and Google section, click Import bookmarks and settings 4. Click the gray arrow  5. Select the browser you want to import from 6. Click Import

Saving passwords in a web browser can leave you vulnerable to getting all your passwords stolen in the event of a device theft or compromise.  Web browsers generally offer little to no protection on stored passwords and it is not recommended to save passwords in a browser. This article is a supplemental document from the Q4 Hackers Vs. Builders webinar. It demonstrates removing all passwords from common web browsers. This guide is intended to assist Swinerton employees who are looking to increase password security on personal devices It is recommended to research, choose and set up a password manager BEFORE removing all saved passwords from a browser Currently there is no recommended password manager available on Swinerton devices Remove All Stored Passwords from Edge open Edge Browser and click the "..." menu in the top right click "settings" click "privacy, search, and services" on the left menu Under "Clear Browsing Data" click the "Choose what to clear" button  Make sure the Passwords box is checked Click the "Clear now" button Remove Passwords from Chrome Open Chrome and click the '3 bar' menu icon in the top right and click on the key icon Turn off the "Offer to save passwords" option Click the '3 dot' menu and choose remove on each of your passwords Remove Passwords from Firefox  Open Firefox and click the '3 bars' menu in the top right click settings Choose 'Privacy & Security' on the left Scroll down to the 'Logins and Passwords section and click the 'Saved Logins...' button Click the remove icon for each stored password

Update your default browser to Chrome     1. Right-click on the Windows Start menu icon in lower left corner    2. Select Settings    3. Select Apps   4. Select Default Apps along left margin   5. Scroll down to "Web Browser" section and click on it    6. Select Chrome (or Edge)     7. Done! You can "x" out of windows      (the attached video shows you the steps above)

BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Browser Support Guides: Browsers Google Chrome Overview Removing browser extensions helps improve performance, enhance security, protect privacy, prevent compatibility issues, and reduce browser clutter. Steps to Perform Open Chrome. Click the ellipse (three dots) (More) in the top right corner. Click Extensions. Click Manage Extensions. Find the extension you want to remove. Click the Remove or Trash can icon. Confirm the removal. Restart (close and reopen) Chrome to ensure your changes take effect.

BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Browser Support Guides: Browsers Mozilla FireFox Overview Removing browser extensions helps improve performance, enhance security, protect privacy, prevent compatibility issues, and reduce browser clutter. Steps to Perform Open Firefox. Click the Menu button in the top right corner. Click Add-ons and themes. Click Extensions. Find the extension you want to remove. Click the ellipsis (three dots (...)) next to the extension. Click Remove. Confirm the removal.

BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Browser Support Guides: Browsers Microsoft Edge Overview Removing browser extensions helps improve performance, enhance security, protect privacy, prevent compatibility issues, and reduce browser clutter. Steps to Perform Open Edge. Click the ellipsis three dots (More) in the top right corner. Click Extensions. Find the extension you want to remove. Click Remove. Confirm the removal.

BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Browser Support Guides: Browsers Safari Overview Removing browser extensions helps improve performance, enhance security, protect privacy, prevent compatibility issues, and reduce browser clutter. Steps to Perform Open Safari. Click Safari in the menu bar. Click Preferences. Click Extensions. Find the extension you want to remove. Click the extension name on the left. Click the Uninstall button.