When to Use Private Mode
There are several situations where using private mode is highly recommended:
- If you’re sharing your device with others, such as at work or home, InPrivate mode helps keep your browsing activity private.
- When looking for personal or sensitive information, such as health or finances, using this mode can provide an extra sense of security.
- If you’re a web developer or tester, InPrivate mode allows you to test sites without affecting your browsing history and cache.
Manage your search history.
Clearing your browsing history in Microsoft Edge is an important step to maintaining your privacy and controlling your stored information. Here are the methods to delete the history:
1. Using the Settings Menu:
- Open Microsoft Edge and click on the Settings and more icon (three dots) in the top right corner.
- Select History from the menu that appears.
- In the History panel, click on Clear browsing data.
- Select the time range you want to delete (for example, “Last hour”, “Last 24 hours”, or “All time”).
- Check the box next to Browsing history and any other options you want to delete, then click Clear now.
2. Using Keyboard Shortcuts:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete simultaneously to open the Clear Browsing Data window.
- Select a time range and check the appropriate option, then click Clear now.
Controlling Digital Footprints
Controlling your digital footprint is essential for maintaining online privacy. Here are some ways to do it:
- When browsing, use InPrivate mode to prevent Edge from saving your browsing history. You can open the InPrivate window by pressing Ctrl+Shift+N.
- In Edge settings, you can control website permissions, such as access to location, camera, and microphone. This helps reduce the digital footprint left behind while browsing.
- In addition to your browsing history, be sure to periodically delete cookies and other site data that can track your online activity.
Dealing with Annoying Ads
Adblock Plus is one of the most popular extensions for blocking ads in browsers, including Microsoft Edge. Here are the steps to install it:
- Run the Edge browser on your device.
- Click on the three-dot icon in the top right corner and select Extensions. Then, click on Get Extensions from Microsoft Store.
- On the add-ons page, type “Adblock Plus” in the search field.
- Find Adblock Plus in the search results and click Get to install it. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- Once installed, make sure the extension is active by checking its settings in the Extensions menu.
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Strategies for Cleaning Web Pages from Ads
After installing Adblock Plus, you can use several strategies to ensure your web pages are clean of ads:
- Go to the Adblock Plus settings and enable the option to block all ads, including ads that are not automatically detected.
- You can add custom block lists for specific ad types or sites that are still showing ads even though they’re already using Adblock Plus.
- If you find ads that are still appearing, use the reporting feature in Adblock Plus to help improve the effectiveness of your blocking.
A Cleaner Browsing Experience
By using Adblock Plus and applying the above strategies, you will experience a cleaner and more comfortable browsing experience. Here are some of the benefits of using an ad blocker:
- Without heavy ads, web pages will load faster, thus improving your browsing efficiency.
- By removing distractions from ads, you can focus more on relevant content and the information you’re looking for.
- Many ads contain malware or malicious links. By blocking ads, you also reduce your risk of being exposed to cyberattacks.