Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.
User profile for user: thebunnys
thebunnys Author
User level: Level1 16 points
If i use private browsing does that mean that whatever i do, for example banking will never be able to be seen again?
Like i cant look back somewhere on my computer and see the history of what i did in private browsing?
MacBookPro
Posted on Jan 20, 2012 3:28 PM
10 replies
Loading page content
Page content loaded
User profile for user: taththi
taththi
User level: Level1 1 points
May 2, 2012 5:49 PM in response to Zyriab
No! That is NOT correct. Private browsing still keeps your search history. Try enabling private mode and doing a google search in Safari. Turn it off and the history will still be there.
Link
User profile for user: Tank Show 8
Tank Show 8
User level: Level1 0 points
Oct 4, 2013 3:00 PM in response to thebunnys
so it seems all private browsing does it make it easier to look at **** on other peoples phones without them knowing??.....yeah i do that allll the time...cause if you use any banking app, it settings don't allow password history to be saved, hence nobody can pick up your phone and look at your financials
User profile for user: Zyriab
Zyriab
User level: Level4 3,344 points
Jan 20, 2012 3:32 PM in response to thebunnys
That's exactly right. When you enable private browsing in Safari, your browsing is not recorded in the history until you turn it off. Also pages that you view are not saved to the cache. So if someone else looks on your computer there is no trace of the web-sites you looked at or the searches you conducted whilst private browsing was enabled.
Link
User profile for user: ds store
ds store
User level: Level7 30,815 points
May 2, 2012 6:18 PM in response to thebunnys
If you want private browsing to be more private and less malware...
Want to try Linux?, read this
Set up a clean snapshot, use a copy, then revert back
For banking and stuff you do have to use a major OS verison, OS X or Windows.
Firefox + Click 2 Clean
Link
User profile for user: taththi
taththi
User level: Level1 1 points
May 2, 2012 6:21 PM in response to ds store
Oops I posted in the macbook thread. I was talking about iOS safari
Link
User profile for user: ds store
ds store
User level: Level7 30,815 points
Dec 26, 2012 4:12 AM in response to taththi
iOS? Arrhhh!!! Kill it before it breeds another!!! 👿
😁
<Edited By Host>
Link
User profile for user: taththi
taththi
User level: Level1 1 points
May 2, 2012 6:36 PM in response to ds store
Shieeeeeeeeeet :/
There's an app (that I can't be assed paying for yet) that offers a proper private mode. I used it earlier on an old JB'd phone. works well
Link
User profile for user: CyndyS
CyndyS
User level: Level1 4 points
May 28, 2013 9:55 PM in response to thebunnys
taththi
May 2, 2012 5:49 PM (in response to Zyriab)
"No! That is NOT correct. Private browsing still keeps your search history. Try enabling private mode and doing a google search in Safari. Turn it off and the history will still be there."
From Apple:
Private Browsing
Private Browsing in iOS 5 protects private information and blocks some websites from tracking your behavior. Safari doesn't remember the pages you visit, your search history, or your AutoFill information.
Note: While Private Browsing is enabled, the Safari bars appear black or dark instead of blue or gray.
Link
User profile for user: KIA0701
KIA0701
User level: Level1 0 points
Nov 29, 2013 1:17 PM in response to thebunnys
Just get google cromes free app and go on incognito setting
Link
User profile for user: GISELLE524
GISELLE524
User level: Level1 4 points
What does private browsing do in safari?
 - Shopify)