Incognito window mode is a feature where users can search without saving web browser history, cookies and other site data. However, anyone who has access to the phones of those using this mode can view these tabs. With this new feature introduced by Google, it is now possible to lock incognito tabs with a fingerprint. So how can we use this feature? Step by step guide…
Guide to encrypting Chrome incognito tabs with fingerprint
Google has added a security feature to its Chrome browser that takes privacy one step further. Now Google Chrome users will be able to make their tabs more secure by protecting the incognito tabs they open in the browser with their fingerprints.
The steps users need to follow to use this new feature are quite simple:
- Open Google Play Store: Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Update Chrome: Find the Google Chrome app and install all updates.
- Open Settings: After opening Chrome, go to Settings by clicking on the three dots in the upper right corner.
- Privacy and Security: On the Settings screen, go to Privacy and Security.
- Activate Fingerprint Lock: Find and enable the “Lock Incognito tabs when you leave Chrome” option.
- Fingerprint Confirmation: After enabling the feature, you will be asked to confirm your fingerprint.
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Thanks to this new security measure, Google Chrome users will now have to re-enter the fingerprint saved on their phone or the security method they used on the unlock screen to open their incognito tabs. If you cannot find this feature in the version you are currently using, you can follow the steps above by opening the browser again after making sure you have updated Chrome to the latest version.
This update of Google Chrome stands out as an important step towards making users’ private browsing habits more secure. What do you think about this new feature? Do you think it will become widespread as a useful regulation? Don’t forget to express your opinion in the comments. Keep following us to be informed about such innovations.