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Essentially, the new feature functions similarly to proxy services, preventing browser scanning and fingerprinting by altering JavaScript to safeguard user privacy.
Startpage's search tool allows users to browse the web incognito.
Discussing the latest features of the Startpage search tool, CEO Robert Beens emphasizes the user-friendly nature of the Anonymous View feature. It effortlessly allows users to browse the web incognito, safeguarding their personal data with enhanced privacy and security. Unlike the anonymous browsing mode in regular browsers, Anonymous View seamlessly integrates search and content viewing for a completely private experience.
To access and utilize this feature, all you need to do is perform a search, then click on the Anonymous View link next to each search result. This action will display the Startpage access page, visible only when any JavaScript changes that could identify users occur. Websites will recognize that it is accessed through Startpage.
According to the Startpage help pages, the Anonymous View feature offers higher protection compared to VPN services. This is because VPNs cannot minimize browser fingerprinting. Users looking to protect their privacy while browsing online can combine the Anonymous View feature with VPN services or other security services like Tor, ensuring an added layer of security.
