Private+Browsing

==﻿ Overview == Private Browsing is feature in some web browsers (Firefox, Safari, Chrome, Internet Explorer) that allows someone to browse the web and leave no trace of history on their computer. It is referred to as "Private Browsing" in Safari and Firefox "inPrivate" in Internet Explorer and "Incognito Mode" in Chrome. This feature works by disabling storage of data in the browser's history, cookies, Flash cookies, or cached items. During normal web browsing, a web cache stores information so that the site may load faster if it is revisited.

Private browsing only acts as a shield on the local level, so users of the same computer can't see history of another user's private browsing session. You can use private browsing so your mom will still be surprised when you give her that nice gift you ordered from Amazon, or your little sister wont happen to see that steamy video you watched last night. Your dirty web browsing habits are still kept on record in your server where your IP address and browsing history is stored indefinitely.

Private browsing does not work perfectly however, add-ons and plugins like Adobe Flash Player often have their own cookie systems that store information that can traverse the private/public browsing barriers. You can read more about the flaws of private browsing here and here.

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