Just like with actual cookies, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Here’s what you need to know about clearing cookies and cache on your smartphone.

We’ve all been there: You’re chatting with someone on Facebook about something random—say, going to Portugal or making brisket—and then suddenly you start seeing online information and ads about Portugal or brisket everywhere. What gives? Is your phone spying on you? Sort of. It all boils down to your device’s cookies, which could also be responsible for a sudden downturn in your phone’s performance. And that’s exactly why you need to learn how to clear cookies on your iPhone or Android device. Full Article