Incognito mode isn’t as incognito as you might think

Plus: The best handheld vacuum, blackout curtains, and more [A false sense of privacy]( [An illustration of an internet browsing window displaying many eyeballs looking at a cursor.]( Dana Davis It’s tempting to think of incognito mode as an invisible cloak for navigating the internet. But despite the name, incognito mode doesn’t really mean you’re incognito—and you may want to dial back your confidence in what these browsers do. Private browsing is a great way to prevent your web browser from saving what you do, but to call it privacy-focused is a stretch. And though neither your browser nor your device logs your movements in its history and cookies, that doesn’t mean the sites you visit don’t clock your behavior when you’re “incognito.” [Here’s everything you need to know](. When you buy through our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [Learn more ›]( [Tell us about your sofa]( [A person]( Rozette Rago Do you love your sofa? Do you hate it? Has shopping for one been a nightmare? We want to know everything. Help us make our sofa reviews better by [taking this survey](. Weigh in on everything from how easy (or difficult) it is to clean and maintain to what fabrics and styles you love. Help us help you find the perfect sofa for life. [More this week]( [Several handheld vcuums resting on a wooden surface.]( [The best handheld vacuum]( [Handheld vacuums]( go where bigger vacuums can’t. They’re ideal for fishing out crumbs from between couch cushions, tidying the back seat of your car, and sucking up dust in all kinds of nooks and crannies. [The Coway Mighty air purifier placed on the floor between a houseplant and a chair.]( [A Wirecutter hall-of-famer]( The Coway Mighty has been [our pick for the best air purifier]( since 2015—and for good reason. It performs efficiently, it’s easy to clean, and it has lasted us through years of rigorous testing. [A pair of beige blackout curtains covering a window.]( [A summer essential]( Our [blackout curtain picks]( do a great job of blocking out the sun, resulting in not only better sleep but a darker—and cooler—home. [An array of items that can be used to clean a coffee grinder, including a toothbrush, cleaning tablets and an air blower.]( [How to clean a coffee grinder]( A grinder is the most important piece of gear in your brewing arsenal. Once you’ve invested in a good one, the next step is learning [how to clean it.]( [This week’s best deals]( [The Black Diamond Sprinter 275 Headlamp.]( [Black Diamond Sprinter 275 Headlamp]( [Deal price: $46]( | Street price: $70 With store pickup, ships free with REI membership Night runners should consider picking up a sturdy, bright headlamp to illuminate their paths. We have yet to find the perfect model, but the Black Diamond Sprinter comes pretty close. It has a 275-lumen front light and a comfortable, easily adjustable strap, so it stays secured to your head while you run. In our tests, we used it for 13+ hours without any problem. [Buy now from REI]( [The Vantrue N1 Pro Dash Cam.]( matches low [Vantrue N1 Pro Dash Cam]( [Deal price: $55]( | Street price: $80 Use promo code WIREJN1P When an ordinary outing goes awry, you’ll appreciate having a dash cam to record the details. The Vantrue N1 Pro is the best budget-friendly option. In fact, it’s the only model under $100 we have ever recommended. It has a single, front-facing, 1080p-resolution camera capable of recording crisp imagery, even in the dark. It’s also one of the smallest and lightest models we’ve ever tested. [Buy now from Vantrue]( [The HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager.]( [HoMedics Therapist Select Percussion Massager]( [Deal price: $75]( | Street price: $100 The HoMedics is our recommendation for the best entry-level massager. The simple, lightweight model has three speeds, and it provides a pleasant vibration that’s less intense than that of other options we tested. We particularly liked the comfortable grip on the slim handle, the four included attachments, and how quiet it is. [Buy now from Walmart]( [View email in browser]( You are receiving this email because you signed up for Wirecutter’s Newsletter. Getting too many emails from us? To stop receiving these, [unsubscribe here](. 
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