Private browsing is useful when you don’t want your activity saved in your history or synced across devices. Google Chrome makes this possible through Incognito mode, which is available on Windows, Android, and ChromeOS. While it doesn’t hide your activity from your internet provider or employer, it does prevent Chrome from storing cookies, form data, and visited pages. Here’s a step-by-step guide to using it across devices.
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On your Windows 11 device
Step 1. Open the Chrome browser on your Windows PC or Laptop
Step 2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Step 3. Select “New Incognito window.”
Step 4. A new window will open with a dark theme and the Incognito icon.
On your Android smartphone
Step 1. Lauch the Chrome browser app on your Android smartphone.
Step 2. Tap the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.
Step 3. Choose “New Incognito tab.”
Step 4. The tab will open with a dark theme, showing you’re in private mode.
On your chromeOS device
Step 1. Open the Chrome browser on your Chromebook
Step 2. Select the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Step 3. Click “New Incognito window.”
Step 4. You’ll now be browsing privately in a new window.
