If you think your activities are being monitored, you are probably right. Abusive people are often controlling and want to know your every move. You don't need to be a computer programmer or have special skills to monitor someone's computer activities anyone can do it and there are many ways to monitor. Computers can provide a lot of information about what you look at on the Internet, the emails you send, and other activities. It is not possible to delete or clear all computer "footprints".
If you are in danger, please try to use a safer computer where someone abusive does not have direct access or remote (hacking) access. It might be safer to use a computer in a public library or at a trusted friend’s house, or at an Internet Cafe. Computers can provide a lot of information about what you look at on the Internet, the emails you send, and other activities. It is not possible to delete or clear all computer "footprints.”
The safest way to find the information you need is to use a safe computer. If using a different computer is not an option then delete your browsing history to reduce your risk. If you are already viewing this web site you must navigate away, and then delete your browser history. Taking actions on this page may not prevent your electronic computer history from being viewed by someone else.
Deleting your Browser history
These instructions should only be used as a guide because they do vary depending on which browser you use and which version of that browser. Also, Google has added a "search history" enhancement that still displays even if you clear your browser's history, so the best thing to do is to find a safe computer.
Internet Explorer
Tools | Internet Options | Delete Files, then select "delete all offline content"
Firefox
Tools | Clear Private Data, then check all options and click "clear private data now"
AOL
Web | History | Clear History
Internet Explorer 8 has an “In-Private” browsing feature that allows you to use your internet securely and is advertised not to record your browsing history amongst other security features. However this is not a catch all solution and once again, a safe computer is still the best solution.
