Although this stored information in the search field has advantages, it does not however protect your security and privacy. When anyone access you computer, he/she can easily determine the web sites you visited and the information you entered on web pages. What Firefox stores are the following Internet history tracks such as browsing history, download history, saved form information (information that you’ve entered on web sites), search history, cache, cookies and saved passwords. If you don’t want to compromise your privacy, you can clear those information manually or by using special software so that nobody can track down the web sites you entered and visited.

Also known as Temporary Internet Files, your cache is a folder that records all the items you downloaded like pictures, music, etc. When you clear out your cache, you’re not only protecting your privacy but also freeing up some space in your computer. Do you know how to clear your Firefox cache?

How to erase catchin Firefox 2.0:
• Select “Tools”
• Select “Options”.
• Select “Privacy”.
• In Private area click “Clear Now”.
• In “Clear Private Data” window put the check mark for “Cache” and click “Clear Private Data Now”.
• Click OK.
or
• Select “Tools”
• Select “Options”.
• Select “Advanced”.
• Open “Network tab”.
• In Cache area click “Clear now” button.
• Click OK.

How to erase catch in Firefox 3.0:
• Select “Tools”
• Select “Clear Private Data Now”
• Put a check on “Cache”
• Then click “Clear Private Data Now” button