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Question 1: To clear your browsing history, click the wrench icon, followed by "Options," and then

Question 2: To surf the web without having your browsing data recorded, switch to ------- mode.

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  • Incognito

    A feature whereby a user's browsing and download histories, as well as cookies, are not recorded. (0:44)

  • Download

    1. A file transferred from one computer or server to another via a network or the Internet (noun);
    2. to transfer files between computers (verb). (0:39)

  • Surf

    A synonym for online browsing of websites. (0:39)

  • Browser

    A program through which one navigates the Internet. (0:34)

  • Password

    The letters, numbers and symbols used to gain access to an account on certain websites and mobile applications; an ideal password is eight characters in length and contains letters, numbers and symbols. (0:31)

  • Browsing history

    A record of the websites and applications visited in a browser. (0:27)

  • Browsing data

    Aggregated information about a user's Internet navigation. Browsing data can include browsing and download histories, cookies, saved passwords, form data and more. (0:20)

  • Settings

    A user's specified parameters for a browser, social network, or other application; browser settings include homepage and security, whereas account settings on web applications or social networks include email notifications, various aesthetic options and privacy options. (0:02)

Google Chrome has many features and settings to help you protect all the information you share on the Internet. Through Chrome you can manage your security settings from the wrench icon in the browsing bar.Click on the wrench icon, then choose "Options" privacy options.Now click Clear browsing data and you'll see a menu where you can choose specific data to clear. Clearing your browsing history every once in a while is beneficial to keeping your information, such as browsing history and passwords, private.It also helps your browser run more efficiently. To avoid having your browsing and download history recorded, you can surf the web in Incognito Mode.To switch to incognito mode, click the wrench icon and select New incognito window. Incognito Windows can be identified by the cloaked icon at the top of the browser window. Keep in mind that while in Incognito mode, your browser won't record your browsing data, so you wont be able to quickly revisit sites as long as Incognito mode is on. Chrome's security settings are explained in further detail at "google.com/familysafety"

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