What the heck is that "Incognito Window" feature for?? (It's under the drop-down menu under 'File' -- you get "New Tab", "New Window" and then "New Incognito Window.)
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Otherwise know as Private Browsing. It does not store cookies (keeps them only while the browser is open) and it deletes temporary files when you close the browser. It also does not share to the web host all that personal information it has.
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Recommended for stuff like online banking, but more usually used to hide one's interest in ... "niche" websites from others that might share the computer.This was one of those times where my mouth says "have a nice day" but my brain says "go step on a Lego". - RegisterAce
I can't make something magically appear to fulfill all your hopes and dreams. Believe me, if I could I'd be the first person I'd help. - Trixie
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Quoth wolfie View PostNiche would probably be something along the lines of alt.sex.bestiality.hamster.duct_tape."I don't have to be petty. The Universe does that for me."
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Incognito Mode can also be used for making purchases without having ads for them show up later. Good for "private" items as well as gifts.The fact that jellyfish have survived for 650 million years despite not having brains gives hope to many people.
You would have to be incredibly dense for the world to revolve around you.
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Quoth Aragarthiel View PostIncognito Mode can also be used for making purchases without having ads for them show up later. Good for "private" items as well as gifts.Customer service: More efficient than a Dementor's kiss
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