Probably, everyone is already used to the fact that web browsers collect information about the user: where he went, what he downloaded, and so on. Yes there are browsers. Even corporations like Goolge, Yandex, and Mail.Ru are not shy about collecting user data and using it as they see fit. However, it is possible to minimize data leaks and at least somehow protect yourself on the Internet. To do this, there is an incognito mode in browsers. And it is in almost all programs of this type. But today we’ll look at the Yandex web browser. What is incognito mode in Yandex Browser, why is it needed and how to enable it? We will try to answer all these questions in this material.
What is incognito mode?
First, let's talk about the definition of incognito mode. Incognito is a special mode that allows the user to visit any sites without fear that the browser will record all his visits on the Internet and other people will have access to this information. In fact, when the web browser is in this mode, user actions are not saved. The history of visits will be completely empty. Entered usernames and passwords will not be saved either. Not to mention the payment data, which, as you know, must be completely confidential.
So, what is incognito mode in Yandex.Browser, we understand. Now let's talk about how often it needs to be used. Many experts in the field of cybersecurity argue that it is best to constantly work in private browsing mode, as this allows you to save your data intact. But the trouble is that it is not very convenient. Indeed, many useful browser functions in this mode do not work. Therefore, the user will have to choose between safety and comfort. However, the average user will no doubt choose the latter.
What other browsers have such a thing?
This option is also called private browsing mode. After all, after the session, no one will know exactly which sites were visited, how many users were there, and what he did there. That's what incognito mode is in Yandex.Browser. It is worth noting that this option is present in other popular web browsers. It definitely is in Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera. But in the browsers who consider it lightweight, such a useful thing, unfortunately, is not. Therefore, it is better not to use them at all. However, we continue our small “educational program”.
This option first appeared in the Opera browser in 2014. It was then that the developers became concerned about user safety. Over time, incognito mode has spread to other web browsers. However, let's now talk specifically about the Yandex.Browser. How is he doing with privacy and incognito regimes?
What information does Yandex.Browser collect?
In order to understand how incognito mode works in Yandex.Browser, you first need to understand what kind of information it collects. It is worthwhile to immediately warn that the data is collected quite detailed. And if you have not thought about this before, then the real information may shock you a little. But there is nothing to be surprised at. Almost any browser is engaged in such indecency. So, here’s what the Yandex browser builds.
- Addresses of visited pages. They are stored in history and stored there for quite some time.
- Logins and passwords. They are saved every time you enter a new site. But only if the corresponding option is enabled in the browser.
- Search History All searches are also processed by the web browser and saved.
- The content of the visited page. This information is also analyzed and stored. And then it is sent to the Yandex server.
- Saving the page to cache. This option is needed in order to speed up page loading in the future.
This is the information that Yandex.Browser collects. Moreover, in the reviewers themselves, it rarely remains. The lion's share is sent to the company's server for further processing. Therefore, you cannot be sure of the safety of your data. After all, it is not known how such a company as Yandex actually uses them.
What is Yandex for this information?
This is a very good question. But finding the answer to it is very difficult. You can stick with the official version. The one voiced by the company. but far from the fact that she is true. According to the official version, Yandex needs all this information for this:
- Based on this information, Yandex shows the user only ads that might interest him.
- It is also used to formulate search results in Zen.
- And also the information can be transferred to third parties. Mostly advertising agencies.
Here is the last point most alarming. What kind of third parties are they? And now it’s possible to answer the question of what incognito mode gives in Yandex.Browser. He cuts off all surveillance at the root and does not allow the browser to save and transmit information about user actions. Therefore, this mode is very useful. Some experts even recommend always working in private mode.
How to enable incognito mode?
Now let's talk about how to enable incognito mode in Yandex.Browser. It is worth mentioning right away that there are several ways to do this. we will consider them all. But one of them is a bit more complicated. In general, the instruction to enable private mode is as follows.
- Launch Yandex.Browser and click on the button with the image of three stripes.
- Next, just click on the item "Incognito mode."
A window will immediately open for private viewing of content. There is also another option for enabling incognito mode in Yandex.Browser. The Ctrl + Shift + N keys will also launch a separate window for hidden viewing of content. As you can see, there is nothing extremely complicated about this. Even a beginner will cope with such a task. This is the whole charm of Yandex.Browser. It is extremely easy to manage.
How to disable incognito mode?
Now let's talk about how to disable private mode in this web browser. This is also done very simply. The first and easiest way is to simply close the private browsing window using the button with a cross. This will end the session in incognito mode. You can also just press the same key combination again, and incognito mode will turn off automatically. Many users asked about how to enter incognito mode in Yandex. Easy peasy. You just need to type yandex.ru in the address bar and press the Enter button on the keyboard. In general, logging in is exactly the same as on other sites. There is nothing complicated about it. As in disabling private browsing mode.
Conclusion
So, we examined the question of what the incognito mode is in Yandex.Browser, what is it for and how to use it. It is worth noting that this is a very useful option, which is able to save user data intact. And you need to use it as often as possible.