Firefox Add-ons – 5 Things “Clear Private Data” is Useful For
Posted by: Barry Cleave in Firefox Add-ons, tags: Add-ons, Firefox, Freeware, Independent Review, Software, Utilities, Windows, WIndows Vista, Windows XP
What are the Technical Details & Compatibility?
| Name | Clear Private Data |
| Software Version | 0.2.2 |
| Release Date | 28 June 2008 |
| Compatibility | Firefox 3.0 – 3.1a1pre |
| Homepage | Firefox Add-ons |
| Mozilla Add-ons Page | As above |
| Download | Add to Firefox |
| OS Reviewed On | Windows XP Pro |
| Review Date | October2008 |
What is the ProReviewer Experience?
| Name | Clear Private Data |
| User Level | Any |
| Functionality | Simple |
| Complexity | Low |
| Interface | Good |
| General Usability | Very Good |
| Overall Experience | Very Good |
| Help | Minimal |
For me this is another very useful Firefox add-on. Just being able to quickly clear the cache when I have page loading problems is a real benefit.
Personally I rate this as:
Very Simple to set Up – Very Easy to Use – Does a Good Job
What Could Make it be Better?
- Toolbar Button to clear instantly & Toolbar button to show options
- Alternatively a dropdown on a single toolbar button to accomplish the above
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October 13th, 2008 at 11:15 am - Edit
Hi Barry,
Thanks for this article. I like the way you format the information – very easy to understand.
I want to introduce you to another add-on that you may like called Web of Trust. How do I contact you? Or can you contact me?
Best regards,
Deborah
deborah@mywot.com
Deborahs last blog post..Winners of WOT Million Download Contest
March 6th, 2009 at 4:55 am - Edit
i guess its not that much useful. as you can clear private data in a single click. so why would one want to add an addon?
April 12th, 2009 at 10:34 pm - Edit
i think so add-on is great for us it is the part of fire fox u can say this word without add-on its not gave up the best advantage……. other its my personal own opinion.
thank a lot
July 17th, 2009 at 11:22 pm - Edit
Why we should use adds on to clear private data?
We can clear private data without adds on, just click tools then clear recent history in mozilla toolbar.
I’m sorry if I’m wrong.
July 26th, 2009 at 5:15 am - Edit
What’s the different with manual clearing private date
August 19th, 2009 at 10:58 am - Edit
clear private data is must if you using shared computer
November 13th, 2009 at 6:22 am - Edit
Can you post some more info on this? I’d like to know more about tools that delete more of the background info; tools like Windows Washer or alternatives….?