Private browsing options can help you hide your internet history from your family or roommate, but those incognito options might not offer as much protection as you think. Most internet browsers offer ...

For years, the most popular internet browsers have included options to search for and visit websites in “private” modes. Those options may now be viewed as vital tools for some in the wake of Roe v.

Incognito mode is seen as a privacy layer that conceals your online activity—but that’s only partially true. It comes with some limitations you should understand if you want to browse more securely.

Anonymous browsing provides a viable solution, shielding your digital footprint from unnecessary scrutiny. This comprehensive guide explores various methods, such as virtual private networks (VPNs), ...

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: I think you missed an educational opportunity in your Cookies and Tracking article (Geek Note: I.G.T.M. #821, ...

Mullvad’s privacy VPN capabilities coupled with Tailscale peer-to-peer mesh connections can provide secure internet browsing from any location while preserving user anonymity. Security networking ...

Q Two weeks ago I read your column about the "InPrivate" feature of Internet Explorer (version 8 or later.) The online anonymity it provides sounds like a very good way to avoid unwanted e-mail. Is ...

But clicking the "private" browsing option might not protect you as much as you think, some privacy experts say. These options have different names — Private Browsing on Safari and Firefox, and ...