N noname0 macrumors newbie Original poster Feb 28, 2008 1 0 Feb 28, 2008 #1 Hi, Is Safari's 'Private Browsing' really private, is there any trace of websites left in the computer at all? Thanks
Hi, Is Safari's 'Private Browsing' really private, is there any trace of websites left in the computer at all? Thanks
M mediumofmeaning macrumors member Sep 20, 2007 99 0 NJ Feb 29, 2008 #2 noname0 said: Hi, Is Safari's 'Private Browsing' really private, is there any trace of websites left in the computer at all? Thanks Click to expand... It's what I would call "girlfriend resistant" not "plot murder while the FBI is after me" safe. But if you're after the latter (or if your girlfriend is a computer nerd), I'd start by making sure nothing is cached (such as quicktime files).
noname0 said: Hi, Is Safari's 'Private Browsing' really private, is there any trace of websites left in the computer at all? Thanks Click to expand... It's what I would call "girlfriend resistant" not "plot murder while the FBI is after me" safe. But if you're after the latter (or if your girlfriend is a computer nerd), I'd start by making sure nothing is cached (such as quicktime files).
Hankster macrumors 68020 Jan 30, 2008 2,475 440 Washington DC Feb 29, 2008 #3 Yes, it is private. Someone cannot go back and see where you went.
Neil321 macrumors 68040 Nov 6, 2007 3,733 2 Britain, Avatar Created By Bartelby Feb 29, 2008 #4 noname0 said: Hi, Is Safari's 'Private Browsing' really private, is there any trace of websites left in the computer at all? Thanks Click to expand... "Mucky Boy"
noname0 said: Hi, Is Safari's 'Private Browsing' really private, is there any trace of websites left in the computer at all? Thanks Click to expand... "Mucky Boy"
P PlaceofDis macrumors Core Jan 6, 2004 19,241 6 Feb 29, 2008 #5 Hankster said: Yes, it is private. Someone cannot go back and see where you went. Click to expand... yes. the history and cache are deleted or not kept, not sure which one it is
Hankster said: Yes, it is private. Someone cannot go back and see where you went. Click to expand... yes. the history and cache are deleted or not kept, not sure which one it is