Private browsing mode doesn’t always protect your privacy. Make sure to read my post on clearing or hiding your search history to better understand how private mode works. ..

Private Browsing in Google Chrome

When you open Chrome, it defaults to the incognito mode. To change this, select New incognito window from the Tools menu (the hamburger icon in the upper-right corner of the window). In this new window, you can set different privacy settings for your browser.

You can also select the New incognito window option by right-clicking on the taskbar button and selecting the option from the pop-up menu.

A new Chrome window opens with a notification that you have “gone incognito.” ..

The detective icon is there to show that someone is investigating the scene.

To stop browsing in Incognito mode, close the Chrome window and then open it again.

Private Browsing in Opera

In Opera, you used to be able to browse privately in a tab or in a new window. However, the feature now works like all the other browsers where private browsing loads in a new window. All tabs opened in that window will be private.

In Opera, you can click on the Menu bottom at the top left of the browser window to access a variety of options.

Private browsing is enabled on this computer.

When you’re in private browsing mode, all of the tabs on your browser are hidden from view. This is great for when you want to browse the web privately, without anyone else seeing what you’re looking at. ..

Private browsing is a great way to keep your browsing private. You can choose to have different windows open inPrivate mode, so you can only see the ones you want.

If you use private mode a lot, it might be worth checking out my article on how to start your browser in private mode by default. The only way fully protect yourself from being tracked or recorded online is by using a VPN and a special browser like Tor. ..

Even with all of these precautions, you’re not truly safe because Tor has been exploited by law enforcement agencies on many occasions. So enjoy your privacy while you can! ..