When using Microsoft Edge, it's easy to quickly open a new InPrivate window using a keyboard shortcut. InPrivate is a special private browsing mode that doesn't store your local browsing history. Here's how to do it.
First, open Edge. Depending on the platform you're using, press one of these two button combinations:
- Windows: Press Ctrl+Shift+N
- Mac: Press Command+Shift+N
Once you press the correct keyboard, a new InPrivate window will open. (You can also open an InPrivate window at any time from the ellipses menu. Just select “New InPrivate window” from the menu that appears.)
When browsing in an InPrivate window, Edge will not save browsing history , cookies , or saved form data. Downloaded files and bookmarks will remain unless you manually remove them.
The same goes for tabs opened while using InPrivate mode (to open a new one, press Ctrl+T on Windows and Linux or Command+T on Mac) as long as the tab is within an InPrivate window, local browsing will not be saved there either.
If you're not sure if you're in private browsing, look at the Edge toolbar. If InPrivate mode is active, you'll see a small "InPrivate" logo next to the address bar. Edge also takes on a darker color when in InPrivate mode.
While InPrivate is good for preventing local tracking of your browsing history, keep in mind that it doesn't protect your browsing activity from external sources, such as tracking networks or internet providers like your Internet service provider , school network, or employer .
When you're done browsing privately, you can exit the mode by closing the InPrivate window. To do this, click the “X” in the top corner of the window , or press Alt+F4 on Windows and Linux , or press Command+Shift+W on Mac. Happy browsing!
Information source: howtogeek.com
