How to clear your cookies on a Microsoft Edge browser to help it run more efficiently

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To clear cookies on Microsoft Edge, you'll need to access the browser's "Privacy and services" menu.

When you clear your cookies in Microsoft Edge, you can also choose to clear your browsing history and other data.

Websites save cookies in order to track how you're using them, and save your passwords.

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How much space does a computer cookie take up? Just a crumb.

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