The
modern day browsers are packed with features. One of them is the private or the
incognito mode. Though it is known to be
used for all wrong reasons but this mode is used not only for that. This mode
helps you to browse privately but would not be able to keep the browsing
activities secret from ISP or online spy.
This
erases search, browsing activities and abandon tracking cookies you pick-up
during your incognito session. You can activate the privacy mode for Firefox, Chrome
and Internet Explorer. There are many
websites who hides come content but allow you to view limited content for free prior
persuading you to pay some amount.
If
the browser is in private mode no cookies would be allowed and whenever you
visit the soft paywall site, the visitor would be considered fresh who has a
limit of ten articles say. With the introduction of Tablets, ultra portable
laptops and smartphones, now people need not visit internet café in order to
access online accounts. However there are public PCs which are not maintained
properly as well as not erase browsing history at the end of the session. Use
this mode when you are surfing in a public system. It cannot be considered as a
foolproof but if used combined with a site that does not store password then
this is highly effective.
There
are several reasons as to why you want to cover the tracks while searching for
details. Say if you want to get details
about a medical condition then it should not pop up while other family members
use the PC. May be you are shopping online for any surprise gift. There are
endless reasons for keeping it concealed.
You
are not made anonymous on the net with this utility. The ISP, sites or the
employer can track the pages you visit. You would not be protected from spyware
or key loggers that would be installed on the system. It would not save visited pages, new
passwords, new downloads list, cookies, cached and offline web content as well
as User Data. While the new bookmarks crated would not be deleted.
