If you browse the web in incognito mode, what you do is private, right? In a word, no.
For example, your Internet service provider may still view your activity. This misunderstanding has also turned into a legal battle. Google has been accused, among other things, of tracking users in incognito mode in a proposed class-action lawsuit.
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If camouflage mode isn’t really personal, why use it? I have some practical uses that you may want to try.
What does camouflage mode do?
Although incognito mode – in any browser – offers more privacy than if you don’t use it, it doesn’t meet many people’s expectations. So, what does it mean to use incognito mode?
When you surf the web camouflage, your browser does not store your browsing history, cookies, site data, or information entered into forms. However, it retains any downloaded files or bookmarks created during the session. Needless to say, your IP address and computer data are still at risk for hackers.
Your Internet Service Provider may still view your activity, such as a school or employer that provides your Internet access or computer.
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Now a good idea when using camouflage mode, your true identity will not be hidden in camouflage mode, but that doesn’t mean it’s inappropriate to use it. Here are a handful of my personal favorites.
1. Sign in to multiple email accounts
This is annoying when you want to check your personal inbox, but you are logged in with another account. Instead of using a separate browser or signing in and out of your account, use incognito mode.
Try signing in to your work email using your browser as usual, then open a camouflage window for your personal account.
2. Shopping for gifts
Whenever you shop for a gift online, whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary or Christmas, you want to give it a try. Targeted advertisements have the potential to disrupt those great moments.
When you shop online, your browser monitors everything you search for. After that, you’ll see ad pop-ups on other sites trying to get you back to make a purchase — even if you’ve already purchased the item.
Those ads will only appear for you. If the person you’re buying the gift for uses your computer, tablet, or smartphone, they’ll see the same ad. Of course, it’s going to let them know what you’re doing. This will not happen if you shop in incognito mode.
3. Avoid future autocomplete suggestions
Ever needed to find guidelines for a DIY project on a site like YouTube? The platform is great for learning how to do a lot these days. Need to know how to replace your car battery? No worries, there are lots of YouTube videos that will give you a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
But your car battery needs to be replaced once every few years. You don’t want to be overwhelmed by the thought of how to replace your car’s battery every time you visit YouTube or any other site.
You can avoid these annoying tips by searching in camouflage mode. Three years from now, when your battery runs out, you can do another search for instructions without a shower with advice.
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4. Booking travel
Some travel companies keep track of what you’ve been searching for recently and will increase the price the next time you visit the site. If you use camouflage mode, you don’t have to worry about price.
It’s not just the travel industry that does it. Many online shopping sites know when you are chasing an item and if you drop it and return to buy it later, the price can go up. Opportunity does not leave it.
5. Get out of your bubble
You’ve spent more time than usual watching TV shows or listening to music in the last few months.
Based on your viewing history, YouTube offers advice on what to watch next If you want to get out of your comfort zone, try searching for new videos in camouflage mode. You’ll have a fresh perspective on entertainment that isn’t influenced by your background.