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How to browse so history isn't recorded

So I'm using an android device on wifi and want to know how to browse privately so my history can't be tracked/recorded or seen. Because apparently my router can record the history and my parents know everything I'm on. I don't know if this is true. But want to keep my browsing private.

Thank you.
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greenmind
Duckduckgo is quite a good private browser or you could download the TORbot & TOR browser apps

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Original post by vivaronaldoo
So I'm using an android device on wifi and want to know how to browse privately so my history can't be tracked/recorded or seen. Because apparently my router can record the history and my parents know everything I'm on. I don't know if this is true. But want to keep my browsing private.

Thank you.

yep the router records everything

try localhost, and login using the username and password on the router

then delete the things you don't want them to see
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Original post by tehforum
yep the router records everything

try localhost, and login using the username and password on the router

then delete the things you don't want them to see


Do you know if private browser works or will this still be stored as I'm browsing from android device also deleting history and stuff.
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Don't know if this would work but you could

Download chrome beta and use the incognito tab on that

http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57372756-285/how-to-browse-incognito-with-chrome-beta-for-android/
(edited 10 years ago)
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Original post by vivaronaldoo
Do you know if private browser works or will this still be stored as I'm browsing from android device also deleting history and stuff.


no it won't work

incognito just makes sure you leave no traces of information on your computer

but the data is still transmitted through the router

and there's no restriction on that

try what i recommended.
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Original post by tehforum
no it won't work

incognito just makes sure you leave no traces of information on your computer

but the data is still transmitted through the router

and there's no restriction on that

try what i recommended.


Ok I need to find out the username :facepalm:

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Original post by vivaronaldoo
Ok I need to find out the username :facepalm:

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it should say on the router
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VPN?
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Ok I'll try that when I get home. Do all routers store history.

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Original post by tehforum
no it won't work

incognito just makes sure you leave no traces of information on your computer

but the data is still transmitted through the router

and there's no restriction on that

try what i recommended.


Ok the data is transmitted but it doesn't store the Internet history like the websites address I've visited. This is what i just read dont know who is right. Thanks everyone for your help.

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Original post by vivaronaldoo
Ok the data is transmitted but it doesn't store the Internet history like the websites address I've visited. This is what i just read dont know who is right. Thanks everyone for your help.

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Have fun with your porn/Facebook stalking!
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Original post by vivaronaldoo
Ok the data is transmitted but it doesn't store the Internet history like the websites address I've visited. This is what i just read dont know who is right. Thanks everyone for your help.

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yes, it shows the websites you have visited on the router portal.
Original post by tehforum
yes, it shows the websites you have visited on the router portal.


Go on tsr homepage on incognito then show me it on the portal please.

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Original post by vivaronaldoo
Go on tsr homepage on incognito then show me it on the portal please.

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I can't. I don't know the password in this uni accommodation..
Original post by tehforum
I can't. I don't know the password in this uni accommodation..


Ok no problem. I'm just going to opt for the duck duck go browser.

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****, I did not know that the router records your history:lolwut:
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****, I did not know that the router records your history:lolwut:


Haha.

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