These directions apply toChrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari across various platforms.
The process works a little differently between Windows and Mac.
Windows
You canedit the Windows Registryto turn off Incognito Mode in Chrome.
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Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
This is necessary for making changes to the registry.
Quit Chrome completely, and then open Finder and selectGo>Utilities.
If a pop-up appears called Add Private Begone, selectAdd>OK.
Select theExtensionsbutton at the top right of the internet tool and then choosesettings>Manage Extension.
SelectAllownext toRun in Private Windows.
Private Browsing is now blocked from opening.
How to Disable InPrivate Browsing in Microsoft Edge
Close any running instances of the web client.
If you delete something by accident, having a backup will let yourestore the registrylater.
Right-clickMicrosoftfrom the left and then chooseNew>Key.
Right-clickEdge(the key you just made) and then selectNew>DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Give this value the nameInPrivateModeAvailability.
Double-clickInPrivateModeAvailabilityand set the value to1.
Tap thethree dotsat the top right of Chrome.
TapLock Incognito tabs when you leave Chromeand then verify it’s you.
Depending on your phone, this might involve verifying your fingerprint.
Turn on Content & Privacy RestrictionsthroughSettings>Screen Time.
Go toContent & Privacy Restrictions>App Store, Media, Web, & Games.
TapWeb Contentand then chooseLimit Adult Websites.
you’re free to also open a new incognito window with the File menu on a Mac.
In incognito mode, your web surfing app “forgets” that your browsing session ever happened.
Cookies are deleted and nothing remains in your web browsing history.
To access it, select your profile icon, chooseAccount>Profiles, and then select a profile.
Next, on theWatchingpage, grab the hide icon next to the title you want to hide.
