What is the incognito mode used when surfing the Internet?

On various occasions, we have warned you about that when You are browsing the Internet It leaves a trace of all your activities, from your social media accounts to your searches. With the intent that this information does not remain in networkmany choose activate hidden mode But does it really work?

If you use browsers how Chrom x Safari certainly seen an option Browse incognito Or in particular, and when you activate it you see that the screen becomes dark, but you probably did not know the purpose and level protection It really saves.

It sure occurred to you that you were looking at Internet, for example for a product, and the next time you connect, you’ll see commercials for that item. This is because, as mentioned earlier, you leave traces of your interests that brands benefit from.

But since there are times when we don’t want some part of our online activity to remain stored in a file network, So it is hidden mode

according to Googleif you don’t want it Chrom Remember your activity, you can browse web secretly in hidden mode

Let’s start by noticing how to activate this feature:

1. Open any page Internet in Chrom.
2. To the right of the address bar, you will see 3 dots, click on it.
3. It will open a menu with various options, including “New Incognito tab.
4. When you select it, a new window will appear, in which you will be able to determine that it relates to this function by the black color on the screen.

It is worth noting that you can switch between files Incognito tabs and regular Chrom.

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Google Shows this when using incognito mode Chrom Benefits are obtained from PrivacyFor example, your browsing history, cookies, and site data are not saved; The information you enter in forms is not stored.

However, it is important to note that although this option gives you an extra layer of protection This system is not infallible, so the following points must be kept in mind:

• Your activity will remain visible to the websites you visit. For example, if you search on Facebook for a product, it is very likely that the social network will later show you relevant ads.
• Your employer, educational institution, or service provider Internetthey will continue to see your activity, if your team network is interfered with, as it usually happens at work, then your browsing is in no way private.
• The files you download and bookmarks you create will be preserved.
• Even if you are in hidden modeAnyone using your device can access the tabs you leave open.
• some browsers Enables to keep a temporary log while using hidden modealthough it is removed automatically once all windows are closed.
• he hidden mode It’s the best option when you’re working on shared computers, but if you want your information stored on certain forms or your shopping cart ready the next time you enter a page, don’t use it.
• Keep in mind that this function disables extensions browserwhile you can choose to reactivate them, you may not be able to use them with this option.
• he hidden mode It does not hide your IP address, it remains visible to any website or search engine you visit.
• This tool does nothing to protect you from malware, phishing, or the dangers of visiting dangerous websites, so be careful what you see online and don’t forget to use an antivirus.

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