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What's the Best Browser for iPhone? 8 Apps Compared

Safari isn't the only choice for a browser on your iPhone; consider these alternatives.

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How to Clear Safari's Browsing History on an iPhone or Mac

Browsing data reveals your browsing habits, and can be accessed by sites you visit. If you're concerned about your privacy, you can manage and delete your browsing history.

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How to Delete Private Browsing History and Protect Your Privacy

No, simply using Incognito or Private Mode isn't enough: records of your online activities are still kept. Here's what you need to do.

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How Do You Delete Private Browsing Data on Linux?

Want a truly private browsing experience on Linux? Start by deleting existing records of your incognito sessions.

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6 Ways You Can Be Tracked While Incognito or Private Browsing

Private browsing is private in most cases, but can private browsing be hacked? Can you tell what someone viewed incognito?

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Can a Hacker See What You’re Looking at in Incognito Mode?

You might think that private browsing means your data is hidden, but does that mean cybercriminals can't see what you're doing?

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The 5 Fastest VPN Services (One Is Even Completely Free)

Looking for a fast VPN but don't want to pay too much for it? Here are the fastest VPN services that we've tested.

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Try Brave Search: A Bing-Free, Private, and Alternative Search Engine

Take the Brave search engine for a spin as it becomes an independent search tool free from Bing.

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The Mullvad Browser: What Is It, and What Can You Use It For?

Mullvad VPN and the Tor Project come together to launch a browser that ensures your privacy and anonymity.

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The Best Dark Web Websites You Won't Find on Google

The dark web isn't for everyone, but some of it is worth exploring. Here are the best dark web websites worth checking out.

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How to Lock Incognito Tabs in Chrome on an iPhone

Add an extra layer of security to your Incognito tabs in Chrome by locking them with Face ID, Touch ID, or your iPhone passcode.

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You Can Now Lock Incognito Tabs When Closing Chrome on Android

Google Chrome now lets you automatically lock your incognito session when you close the browser on your Android device.

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Ensure Your Data Remains Private This Black Friday With Incogni

Protect yourself online during the holiday season with Incogni; now with 60% off!

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DuckDuckGo’s Mac Desktop Browser Is Now Open for Public Beta

What will DuckDuckGo's new browser on macOS mean for your privacy? Let's find out everything about this fresh Chrome alternative.

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What Is Waterfox and Is It Safe?

Looking for a secure, private alternative to popular browsers like Chrome and Edge? Waterfox might win you over...

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What Is Kagi Search and What Can You Do With It?

Private search engines are in trend, and Kagi is another example of these.

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How Do I Delete Previous Google Searches From History?

Learn how to delete previous Google searches so you can remove them from your Google account and browsing history.

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8 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Firefox Focus as Your Smartphone Browser

Firefox Focus is a private, secure, and feature-rich mobile browser. Here's why you should consider using it on Android or iOS.

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You Can Now Use the Google One VPN on Your iPhone. Here's How

Google is finally rolling out its VPN service to iPhone users. If you pay for Google One's 2TB storage plan or higher, here's how you can enable it.

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How Do Tor Onion Addresses Actually Work?

The Tor network uses onion addresses for sites on the dark web instead of a DNS. Here's how they work to ensure complete anonymity.

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