Key Takeaways
- Cookies must be enabled in your browser to use certain websites
- Issues with the Facebook in-app browser can be resolved by opening links in an external browser
- Instructions are provided for enabling cookies in various browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Mobile Safari
- Enabling cookies allows websites to store data on your device, improving user experience and functionality
- Different browsers have unique steps for enabling cookies, but most involve accessing settings or options menus
Introduction to Cookies and Browser Settings
To access certain websites, cookies must be enabled in your browser. Cookies are small files that store data on your device, allowing websites to remember your preferences, login information, and other details. However, some browsers may have cookies disabled by default, or issues with certain browsers can prevent cookies from being set. For example, the Facebook in-app browser has been known to intermittently make requests to websites without cookies that had previously been set. This issue can be resolved by opening links in an external browser, rather than using the in-app browser.
Resolving Facebook In-App Browser Issues
To avoid issues with the Facebook in-app browser, you can open links in an external browser. This can be done by accessing the settings menu in the Facebook app, choosing "App Settings," and turning on the option "Links Open Externally." This will use the device’s default browser, rather than the in-app browser, to open links. By doing so, you can ensure that cookies are properly set and website functionality is not disrupted. It’s worth noting that this issue is likely a defect in the browser, which should be addressed soon. In the meantime, using an external browser is a simple and effective solution.
Enabling Cookies in Internet Explorer
Enabling cookies in Internet Explorer 7, 8, and 9 is a straightforward process. To do so, open the Internet Browser and click on "Tools" > "Internet Options" > "Privacy" > "Advanced." Check the box next to "Override automatic cookie handling," and then select "Accept" for both first-party and third-party cookies. Finally, click "OK" and "OK" again to save your changes. By enabling cookies in Internet Explorer, you can improve your browsing experience and ensure that websites function properly.
Enabling Cookies in Firefox
To enable cookies in Firefox, open the browser and click on "Tools" > "Options" > "Privacy" > "Use custom settings for history." Check the box next to "Accept cookies from sites," and also check the box next to "Accept third party cookies." Select "Keep until: they expire" from the drop-down menu, and then click "OK" to save your changes. By enabling cookies in Firefox, you can enjoy a more personalized and functional browsing experience.
Enabling Cookies in Google Chrome
Enabling cookies in Google Chrome is also a simple process. Open the Chrome browser and click on "Tools" > "Options" > "Privacy Options" > "Under the Hood" > "Content Settings." Check the box next to "Allow local data to be set," and uncheck the box next to "Block third-party cookies from being set." Also, uncheck the box next to "Clear cookies" to ensure that cookies are not deleted when you close the browser. Finally, close all windows to save your changes. By enabling cookies in Google Chrome, you can improve your browsing experience and ensure that websites function properly.
Enabling Cookies in Mobile Safari
To enable cookies in Mobile Safari on your iPhone or iPad, go to the Home screen and select the "Settings" icon. From the settings menu, select "Safari" and then select "accept cookies" from the Safari menu. Choose "from visited" from the accept cookies menu, and then press the Home button to return to the iPhone home screen. To apply the changes, you must restart Safari by pressing and holding the Home button until the iPhone/iPad display goes blank and the home screen appears. Finally, select the Safari icon to return to Safari, and cookies should now be enabled. By enabling cookies in Mobile Safari, you can enjoy a more personalized and functional browsing experience on your mobile device.