How Is Anonymous View Different From Private Mode

Written by danarel | Published 2020/09/27
Tech Story Tags: private-search-engines | search | incognito | google-chrome | anonymity | privacy | security | google | web-monetization

TLDR Private Mode is one of the most misunderstood features on most modern browsers. 54% of people who use private browsing claim to use it to hide from the websites they visit, while 20% used it to. hide from internet providers. It does not cover up the tracks of their comprehensive digital profile. It can hide your history, cookies, and login information only from people with access to the same computer as you. If you visit a non-private search engine in private browsing, it can still see your IP address, browser information, and use previous data it has collected on you to serve you ads or search results.via the TL;DR App
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Written by danarel | Dan Arel is a journalist, author, and privacy advocate. He's also the owner of ThinkPrivacy.net
Published by HackerNoon on 2020/09/27
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