Many Internet users think that the incognito mode in Google Chrome is like a magic cloak that will immediately give them privacy on the Internet. That’s not right.
Incognito mode gets a bad reputation. Some say it is only used to cover up “indecent” behavior. But there are legitimate uses for it. What is incognito mode? How “private” is it? Why even use it? And what better way to keep your work private on the internet? All your questions will be answered below.
1. It’s not really private
Well, nothing is really private these days but if you are thinking that going into incognito mode will magically hide your internet behavior, you are wrong.
When you switch to the incognito tab, Chrome itself tells you: “Switching to incognito mode does not hide your browser from your employer, internet service provider, or the websites you visit.”
You then. Your internet service provider still has a list of all the websites you have visited. The website you are viewing may also keep a record of your stay. And as Chrome once said, your browsing habits are never protected from the person standing right behind you.
2. It won’t save you from the secret service
Before the NSA revealed and redesigned the incognito page, Chrome had a funny line in it. Thanks to Dailykos, we can all enjoy it. listed below beware of was monitored by secret agents.
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That little joke turned out to be a bit too true and was therefore removed from the redesign.
The point I’m trying to make is that when it comes to privacy, incognito mode is definitely not something you should rely on.
3. Incognito mode: What is it good for?
The purpose of incognito mode is not to hide your identity from the rest of the world, but to hide your interactions with the internet from the PC you’re using (and the Google account you’ve signed up with). import).
Hot Tip: If you allow a friend to check email or log into Facebook on your personal computer, let them do it in a new incognito window (Ctrl+Shift+N). This way, it’s like they’re using a completely different browser – meaning they’ll be logged into their account without having to log you out first. Everyone wins. They can use your computer without saving all their user information in your cookies, and you don’t have to log back into all your websites.
When you use incognito mode, Chrome will not record any history or cookies and it will disable browser extensions. This means that third party services like Facebook, Google etc that use cookies to track your movements across the internet in order to serve you better ads will not follow you to the incognito tab.
For these reasons, incognito mode is generally safer when doing banking or conducting conversations that you don’t want recorded on your PC.
With cookies and extensions disabled, the chances of a malicious app stealing your data are greatly reduced.
If you use Gmail, Google Search, and an Android phone, you know how obsessive Google’s tracking can be. Google Now on your phone will track something you searched for on your computer once. Incognito mode prevents such encounters.
4. Is there a way to be truly private on the Internet?
VPN can
Maybe not “really” (hem, agent), but we can certainly try. Using a VPN is often the easiest and most effective way. VPN masks your physical location and IP address. So the website you’re on doesn’t really know who or where you are.
Chrome has two good VPN extensions called ZenMate and Hola. I’ve written in detail about security-based Chrome extensions before.
For Windows and mobile devices, Hotspot Shield and TunnelBear are great VPN services.
But if you really don’t want any privacy concerns, you can check out VPN services like NordVPN and ExpressVPN (sign up using this link and save 49% on the annual ExpressVPN plan) .)
Use Tor instead of Chrome
Chrome is built by Google. It is arguably the fastest and most feature-rich browser out there. But Google makes money by serving you ads based on your personal information. By using anything from Google, you are essentially giving up your privacy.
For many, it’s worth the convenience.
If you really want to say no to Chrome, try Tor as your browser. It’s an open source browser designed from the ground up to hide the user’s identity. It works similar to VPN software but at the browser level.
What do you use incognito mode for?
Let us know what you use incognito mode for in the comments section below, but please, don’t be rude!
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