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We are happy to provide our most personal data to advertisers, big tech, scammers, and everyone else who is trying to afflict us. Want to regain control? Start by changing some settings that make it easier for strangers and businesses to identify who you are in your Chrome browser...
In the meantime, take a moment to check your Facebook account settings. Tap or click 3 steps to limit or stop targeted ads..
Your browser offers incognito or private mode. It’s not a privacy catch-all, but it can make a real difference.
Is secret mode private? Some kind …
Secret mode in any browser protects your privacy better than when you’re not using it, but secret mode isn’t as private as we believed.
When browsing the web in incognito mode, the browser does not save your browsing history, cookies, site data, or the information you enter in the form. However, downloaded files or bookmarks created during the session are retained.
Internet service providers will continue to be able to see your activity as well as schools and employers that provide internet access and computers. Want to stop it? VPN required..
That leads to the question, “Is secret mode worth using?”
Yes, let’s look at three situations.
1. Trying to keep the gift as a surprise
When you shop online, your browser keeps an eye on what you peruse. Later, your ad will appear on other sites and you will be able to return and purchase the item even if you have already purchased it.
You may not be the only one watching those ads. If the person buying the gift is using your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you will see the same ad. Since you share IP addresses, they may also see them on their own devices.
Of course, these ads will tell them what you are doing. If you shop in secret mode, that doesn’t happen.
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2. Stop the cautious eye of the algorithm
We all look for things on the web that we don’t want to follow us for years. If you’re worried about illness, you may need to look up tutorials for working around your home.
Especially with the YouTube algorithm, it’s annoying to see these search reminders everywhere. You can avoid these suggestions by searching in secret mode.
You will notice that I said YouTube. Yes, secret mode isn’t just for browsers. You can also search YouTube secrets, but only from your mobile phone. Method is as follows.
- Open YouTube app..
- your Profile photo Tap at the top right of the screen Turn on secret mode..
This feature only works if you are logged in. When browsing in secret mode, viewing history, searches, and other activities are not saved in your profile.
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3. Separate work and family life
Most of us have two versions of online, one for work and one for personal use.
It’s a hassle if you want to see your personal inbox, but you’re logged in to your work account, especially if you’re using the same provider for both. Use incognito mode instead of using a different browser or signing in and out of your account.
Use your browser to sign in to your work email as you normally would, and then open your personal account secret window. Easy.
Professional tips: You can go even further by setting separate browser profiles for work and life. You can bookmark, change settings, and install extensions to make each profile more convenient.
Tap or click here to do it in your favorite browser.. Learn about Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Sorry, I’m a Safari user, but Apple doesn’t offer this option.
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