What are small text files created by websites that are stored on a user's computer called?

The correct answer is cookies, which are small text files created by websites for various purposes. Typically, these files store information about the user’s visits, such as login credentials, preferences, and tracking data. This allows the website to remember users and enhance their experience by providing personalized content and maintaining sessions. Cookies are essential for functions like auto-login, shopping cart contents, and user tracking across sites.

In contrast, cache refers to stored copies of web pages that help speed up loading times for users by reducing the need for repeated downloads of the same content. Bookmarks are user-saved links to specific web pages for quick access later, while history records the list of websites a user has visited, but these do not operate in the same way as cookies in terms of storing personal information and website preferences.