How to Enable or Disable DOM Storage "Cookies" in Internet Explorer and Firefox
Information
DOM Storage is often compared to HTTP cookies. Like cookies, Web developers can store per-session or domain-specific data as name/value pairs on the client using DOM Storage. However, unlike cookies, DOM Storage makes it easier to control how information stored by one browser window is visible to another.
DOM Storage is comprised of two primary parts
For more detailed information about Dom storage, please see: Introduction to DOM Storage
DOM Storage is comprised of two primary parts
- In Session Storage, any data input is stored for the duration of the session. Thus, if a new tab is opened, the data from the Session in the original tab is stored for the new tab.
- Local Storage, spans multiple windows and persists beyond the current session. Local Storage allows Web applications to store up to 10 MB of user data. This could include data stored offline for later reading
For more detailed information about Dom storage, please see: Introduction to DOM Storage
OPTION ONE
Enable or Disable DOM Storage in Internet Explorer
OR
2. In Internet Explorer, click/tap on Tools (Menu bar or gear icon) and Internet Options.
3. Click/tap on the Advanced tab, then scroll down to the Security section under Settings. (see screenshot below)
4. To Enable DOM Storage A) Check the Enable DOM Storage box and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot above)
NOTE: This is the default setting.
5. To Disable DOM Storage A) Uncheck the Enable DOM Storage box and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot above)
OPTION TWO
Enable or Disable DOM Storage in Firefox
2. Type about:config in the Firefox address bar and press enter. (see screenshot below)
3. Click/tap on the I'll be careful, I promise button. (see screenshot below)
4. To Disable DOM Storage A) Scroll down a bit and double click/tap on the dom.storage.enabled entry to change the "value" from true (default setting) to false. (see screenshot below)
WARNING: Be real careful to not double click on any other entry and change it's value.
5. To Enable DOM Storage A) Scroll down a bit and double click/tap on the dom.storage.enabled entry to change the "value" from false to true. (see screenshot below)
WARNING: Be real careful to not double click on any other entry and change it's value.
That's it,
Shawn
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