Incognito?
- Thread starter Myers
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Yeah, for porn. 😛
I use all the time. Sometimes I want to look up stuff on wikipedia but don't want to clog my history with it. Other times I use it to log into my alternate account on my site when I'm testing things. Or I'm looking up random things that I don't want to end up seeing ads for. (Like if I search for a currency converter I don't want to see ads for trips.)
digitalbulls
Acquaintance
Yes I use incognito and you can also use this.......
Private mode: What it is, what it isn't
Incognito mode can help keep your browsing private from other users, but it can't keep your browsing activities private from your ISP or online snoops. For that level of privacy, you'll need to connect to a virtual private network (VPN).
All incognito mode will do is erase your browsing and search histories while in private mode, as well as dump any tracking cookies you pick-up during your incognito session. If you're unsure how to turn on your browser's added privacy mode you can find instructions online for Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer.
Now, let's look at how you can use incognito mode to your benefit.
Private accounts, public PC
Thanks to smartphones, tablets, and ultra-portable laptops, it's rare that you'll need to visit an Internet cafe or library to access your online accounts—but every now and then it happens.
Public locations often have PCs that are often poorly maintained and may not erase your browsing history after your session.
To make sure nobody stumbles across the login page for your personal website or any other sensitive account, just use incognito mode on public PCs. It's not a bullet proof form of protection, but combined with telling sites not to store your password and using a dash of common sense, incognito mode becomes an effective form of protection.
No history, please
Porn isn't the only reason you might want to cover your tracks when searching for information.
Perhaps you want to get information about a medical condition, and you'd rather not have the search terms pop up later on the family PC. Or maybe you're shopping for a surprise gift and you don't want anyone to see what you were up to at Amazon or Overstock. Really, the reasons for keeping some portions of your browsing history private are endless. Your browser's private mode keeps your browsing, well, private.
So there you go! A trio of shame-free reasons to use your browser's incognito mode. (Well, make that two shame-free reasons if you feel guilty about not paying for a news sub
@digitalbulls I have to say that your posts are very helpful, thanks for sharing 🙂
Mushmellow
Addicted
*tips hat*
Sometimes i need to log into one website with two different accounts. I use incognito mode for that. Firefox did add a new feature that allows you to do that without incognito mode though, so i'll probably switch to that soon.
Yes I use it often, several times a day to check keyword ranking updates.
peter nguyen
New Arrival
me too
peter nguyen
New Arrival
thanks you for sharing.
No point really. Incognito doesn't hide who you are on the net. People can still look up your IP address. Your ISP still knows what you're looking at. I say this because either way your data is still being tracked and collected on incognito.
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