Chrome's incognito mode has become even more private with this update.

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      Google Chrome's Incognito mode and InPrivate browsing have become even more private, as they no longer store copied text and media to the clipboard, as per Windows Latest. This update affects users on Windows 11 and 10 and was implemented in 2024. However, both Microsoft and Google have not provided any official documentation regarding this change.

      Although this update is not new, it is peculiar that neither tech company considered it worth mentioning. Previously, the default setting allowed saved text or images to sync with the Cloud Clipboard on Windows. Accessing synced content was straightforward by pressing the Windows and V keys, which poses a security risk when using incognito mode.

      This update enhances the privacy of Chrome Incognito, ensuring that activities within it remain confidential. On March 25, 2024, Microsoft released a code update that stops copied content from being saved to clipboard history or synced to the cloud when users are in Incognito Mode. Additionally, Microsoft acknowledged that Windows has distinct clipboard formats designed to prevent sensitive data from syncing, although other platforms like Android do not operate in the same manner.

      The Windows clipboard formats that prevent copied content from being stored in history include:

      - ExcludeClipboardContentFromMonitorProcessing → Prevents saving to history & cloud

      - CanIncludeInClipboardHistory=0 → Prevents saving in history

      - CanUploadToCloudClipboard=0 → Prevents cloud sync

      The changes to Chrome Incognito also extend to macOS and iOS, though the execution varies slightly. On macOS, the system clears the clipboard after copying to prevent syncing on iPhones and Macs. Interestingly, Google has not officially commented on this matter, raising questions about whether this change is a response to the class-action lawsuit that cost the company $5 billion.

      Judy Sanhz is a computing writer for Digital Trends, covering all news related to computing and expressing a passion for all operating systems and devices.

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