Private browsing is being offered now

November 6, 2008
By Computer security

Private browsing in browsers is a new trend where the browser dont keep and traces of cookies and history. Currently safari IE and Firefox are offering. This kind of browsers version have a specific target users.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can try the latest Firefox 3.1 build which finally has this feature. It’s simple – although not as elegant as in Chrome, which doesn’t require closing your current browsing session – choose “Private browsing” from the “Tools” menu; your current session will be closed and saved, and a new, private one, will open. This new session will leave absolutely no trace of your online activities; once you’re finished, uncheck “Private browsing” and your previous browsing session will be restored. Firefox is a bit earlier in its private mode version.

Private data is used by the browser to enhance your experience on the internet. When the browser remembers a web site you previously visited or the username and password for your favorite web site, this information is considered your private data.

However, there may be times when you do not want other users of your computer to see or access such information. For example, perhaps if a friend or family member shares your computer, you would prefer for them not to be able to see what web sites you’ve visited or what files you’ve downloaded. In such cases, you have the option to clear your private data. You can clear it whenever you feel the need, or you can have Firefox automatically clear either certain elements or all of your private data.

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