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Which is more secure, using private browsing or never remember history?

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suzhaohui
suzhaohui
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I want to use the most secure method for browsing.

Please share your insight.

Thank you!

Su

I want to use the most secure method for browsing. Please share your insight. Thank you! Su

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Never remember history and Private Browsing mode are the same and both select "Always use Private Browsing mode".

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history": [X] "Always use Private Browsing mode"
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Michael Buluma
Michael Buluma
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Hello Su

Private browing is better as it does not keep any information. Read the following article. It will provide more insight : http://mzl.la/1A8cmck

cor-el
cor-el
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Never remember history and Private Browsing mode are the same and both select "Always use Private Browsing mode".

  • Tools > Options > Privacy > Firefox will: "Use custom settings for history": [X] "Always use Private Browsing mode"