Jim Campbelljwcampbell@gmail.comMichael Hillmdhillca@gmail.comStop or limit your computer from tracking your recently-used
files.Turn off or limit file history tracking
Tracking recently used files and folders makes it easier to find
items that you have been working on in the file manager and in file
dialogs in applications. You may wish to keep your file usage history
private instead, or only track your very recent history.
Turn off file history tracking
Open the Activities overview and
start typing Privacy.
Click on Privacy to open the panel.
Select Usage & History.
Set the Recently Used switch to OFF.
To re-enable this feature, set the Recently Used switch to
ON.
Use the Clear Recent History button to purge the history
immediately.
This setting will not affect how your web browser stores information
about the web sites you visit.
Restrict the amount of time your file history is tracked
Open the Activities overview and
start typing Privacy.
Click on Privacy to open the panel.
Select Usage & History.
Ensure the Recently Used switch is ON.
Select the length of time to Retain History. Choose from
options 1 day, 7 days, 30 days, or
Forever.
Use the Clear Recent History button to purge the history
immediately.