Clear Safari history copy
- Single actionThis page belongs to a script, containing basic changes to achieve a task.
- macOS onlyThis script improves your privacy on macOS
- Impact: HighSystem Functionality Loss Risk: High
This action improves privacy with high impact when you run the recommended script. - Bash (Shell script)These changes use macOS system commands to update your settings.
- Fully reversible
You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.
The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.
Overview
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MacOS secure data privacy measures system calibration: clear Safari history copy to stay ahead of data handling safeguard threats.
Personal narratives remain controlled through sensitive data privacy. Follow the steps to use important privacy safeguard parameters: check these out and see what fits your needs. Follow the instructions in the order they're presented. Skipping ahead could cause errors.
Technical Details
- The change here manages system records to gain protected activity records and it aims to help to help maintain information privacy. It can also help fix delays in the system, to obtain reduced storage overhead.
- This script modifies user preferences to be able to reinforce important privacy handling by controlled user data access. Subsequent to improved account response, this would help streamline system processes.
- To be able to increase system privacy defenses, this adjustment changes file system access to achieve less document tracking. As a means of improve system efficiency, it helps to reach streamlined access patterns.
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This script is not recommended for daily use as it breaks important functionality.
Consider creating a Time Machine backup before doing any changes.
Apply Now
Choose one of three ways to apply:
Help
How to apply or restore "Clear Safari history copy" using script
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: Web Browser
- Difficulty: Medium
- ≈ 5 instructions
- 1
Download
Download the script file by clicking on the button above.
Use button above to restore changes. - 2
Keep the file
If warned by your browser, keep the file. - 3
Open
Open the downloaded file. - 4
Exit
Once it's done, press any key to exit the window. - 5
Restart
Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.
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Help
How to apply or restore "Clear Safari history copy" using privacy.sexy
- ≈ 3 min to complete
- Tools: privacy.sexy
- Difficulty: Simple
- ≈ 4 instructions
- 2
Choose script
- Search for the script name: Clear Safari history copy
- Check the script by clicking on the checkbox.
- 3
Run
Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.
- Apply
- Revert
rm -rfv ~/Library/Caches/Metadata/Safari/History
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Help
How to apply or restore "Clear Safari history copy" using commands
- ≈ 2 min to complete
- Tools: Terminal app
- Difficulty: undefined
- ≈ 3 instructions
- 1
Open terminal
Open Terminal app. - 2
Copy code
Copy the code: - 3
Paste & run
Paste the code into Terminal and press Enter to run.Some changes require a system restart to take effect
Similar Guides
Wider Goal
Guides below includes this guide to achieve a wider goal.See other more general settings that includes this one as one of its actions.These plans combine multiple privacy settings, including this one, for stronger protection.
- Clear Safari history
- Clear browser history
- Privacy cleanup
Same Goal
Other guides in Clear Safari history See settings that are in the same category as this guide.Using other actions in the same category may help you achieve your goal better.
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About the Creators
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- 7+ years experience securing banks
- Open-source developer since 2005
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- Open-Source Contributors
- Hundreds across the globe
- Testers, reviewers, developers
- Companies, military agencies
- Community since 2017
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This guide has undergone comprehensive auditing and peer review:Expert review by undergroundwires
- Verified technical accuracy and editorial standards
- Assessed system impact and user privacy risks
- Audited and verified using automated security tests
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- Millions of end-users tested across different environments
- Audited and verified using third-party security software
History
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