What is incognito mode and what does it actually hide?

Incognito mode doesn't hide what you do from websites, your internet provider, or your employer — it only stops your browser from saving your search history and cookies locally on your computer. Websites still know who you are, and if you log in, they track you. Incognito doesn't make you anonymous or invisible online.

Incognito mode (or Private Browsing on Apple devices) is a browser feature that doesn't save cookies, history, or temporary files to your computer. But it doesn't stop websites from tracking you, and it doesn't hide your activity from your internet provider or network administrator. Think of it as clearing up after yourself instead of actually becoming invisible. If you log into your email or social media in incognito, websites know exactly who you are.