Computer Applications
What is the relevance of private browsing? Explain with the help of an example.
Answer
Private browsing is a means by which we can safeguard our identity and browsing details when online. By enabling incognito browsing mode in our web browsers, we can prevent:
- Saving of our details as in the autofill feature
- Accidental saving of username and passwords
- Saving of browsing history when accessing the web from a public domain
- Saving of data in cookies
- Location tracking
For example, when we search for flights tickets or hotel rooms online, tracking cookies are generated through which websites remember our travel plans. If we don't do the booking in that browsing session, it can lead to higher prices when we return. In incognito mode, prices typically stay the same because the site can't track our previous visits.
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