Thread by @allen_explains

Your browser’s “Clear History” button is a lie.

Every click, every search is still saved.

Here’s how to erase everything and become a digital ghost:

To clear your history visit:
myactivity.google.com

To effectively remove your activity from your online records, click on the 'Delete' button.

Click on "Filter by Google product" to select a specific history like Google Maps, Hotels, Video Search etc.

Select the time period, then delete it.

You also have the option to clear your entire internet history if you wish.

Now how to stay private?

1. Turn off Google Activity tracking

You can turn off tracking the Web and App Activity, Location History and YouTube history.

2. Turn on auto-delete

Go to and choose an auto-delete option to keep your old history clean. myactivity.google.com/activitycontro…

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3. Protect your internet connection

Protect your internet connection with a VPN (Virtual Private Network) for public browsing.

Pair with DuckDuckGo for enhanced privacy.

4. Keep existing accounts safe.

Make it a habit to change your passwords for services every 6 months.

Why?

New hackers gain access to databases daily, and they might use that information to attempt hacking into your accounts or target you personally in the future.