Incognito: How To Browse In Private
Internet privacy is now becoming a top priority for Netizens. Thankfully, there’s Incognito, that will help you achieve your privacy goals.
Incognito helps to hide internet browsing activities, especially when a user is using a computer or device that can be accessed by multiple people.
What’s Incognito?
It’s a browser add-on that helps users to browse in private, without Google or third party to know about your online activities.
The New Incognito mode will appear in a dark-themed background and a stylised spy icon at the top right of your browser.
What are the benefits of Incognito?
Secure internet browsing and privacy.
Browsers won’t save your browsing history, cookies and other information.
Downloaded data and bookmarks created will be saved.
How to activate Incognito on your computer
1. Open Google Chrome
2. Click More on the top right
3. Select New Incognito Window
You may also use this keyboard shortcut that applies to both Windows, Linux and Chrome OS:
Press Ctrl + Shift + n
For Mac press Command + Shift + n
A new window (Incognito) will appear.
To exit Incognito mode, click on the “X” button at the top of your browser, and the Incognito window will disappear.
How to activate Incognito on an Android device (smartphone or tablet)
1. Go to Chrome app and open it
2. Tap More or the three-dot button on the top right and select New Incognito tab
To exit Incognito mode, tap on the Switch Tab icon (which appears like a square) and click on the “X” button to close the Incognito tabs.
How to activate Incognito on an iOS device (iPhone or iPad)
1. Open the Chrome app
2. Tap More, and select New Incognito Tab, and a new Incognito tab will appear
To exit Incognito mode, tap on the Switch Tab icon (which appears like a square) and click on the “X” button to close the Incognito tabs.
