Modern web browsers include "private browsing" features that
allow you to erase your URL history with the click of a button. However, you
need to know that using this feature does not create total anonymity while you
perform online searches. Many of the sites you visit capture your personal
information through your computer’s IP address, which means that your browsing
isn’t very "private" at all.
In order to grasp the scope of this security and privacy
issue, it is important to understand how much of your personal information
websites can access simply by tracking your IP address. The way that it works
is this – in order for computers to communicate with each other, they need to
know where the computer on the other end is located so they know where to send
the reply. Your IP address serves as a locator in order for successful
communication. This means that based on your IP address, it is possible to
track your general geographical location. Scary, right?
A VPN service makes
all Internet use completely private and secure because it hides your IP
address. This type of program blocks online activity from being linked to an IP
address for the ultimate private browsing experience. Always remember that the private browsing features on web browsers only erase information from the computer you are using, they do not make your browsing private to the websites that you're actually browsing - nor your ISP which sees these websites being browsed as well.
You probably don’t want your personal information freely
available to any website you visit, so it is important to use a VPN service in addition to your browser’s private browsing feature. Protecting your privacy is a crucial part of surfing the Web
anonymously and ultimately with a sense of peace of mind.
