Surf the Internet, Clean When You're Done: Firefox Focus

Platform: Android, iPhone and iPad

Application: Firefox Focus
Official site: Firefox Focus official page

Sometimes you just want to open a link and do a quick search. You don't want to end up with a bunch of tabs, history records, and cookies in the browser afterwards.

Firefox Focus is a privacy-focused and simple mobile browser. It helps block common trackers and makes clearing browsing history easier. You can clear the history and related data from your browsing session by tapping the clear button in the search field. You can also add up to four site shortcuts to the home screen. Firefox

Where is it used?

• To quickly open and review a link.
• To use a separate browser when doing short research.
• To reduce tracking components.
• To easily clear browsing data when you're done.
• To access a few of your favorite sites from the home screen.

How to use?

1. Download Firefox Focus from the official store.
2. Open the app and enter a web address or search.
3. Check out the pages you need.
4. When you're done, tap the delete button in the search field.
5. If you want, create home screen shortcuts for the sites you use frequently.

Firefox Focus can be especially useful for short, single-purpose browsing sessions. It can also help you separate your research from your personal accounts and other daily usage in your standard browser.

Fee status: Free; There are Android and iOS versions. Firefox

Important distinction: Using a privacy-focused browser does not mean being completely anonymous on the internet. Firefox Focus is not a replacement for a VPN and should not be assumed to hide all your credentials from your internet service provider or the sites you visit.