Plus, how to delete your Google history and what to consider when buying antivirus software.

Happy Thursday And also, happy April Fools' Day! Ever wondered why April 1 is a day to celebrate foolishness? There's some uncertainty about when and where this­ bizarre tradition began, but most people blame France. Check out our article to learn more about April Fools' Day. In today's newsletter (and in a time of growing privacy concerns) we challenge you to brush up on your computer knowledge! What Does Browsing in Incognito Mode Really Do? By Nathan Chandler The incognito icon means you're browsing privately. But it doesn't mean you're completely hidden from web trackers. Read more >> How to See and Delete Your Google History We've got step-by-step instructions for removing your Google search history from your laptop and mobile devices for all major browsers. Read more >> Do You Need to Install Every Windows Update? You might be tempted to skip a few Windows updates. But is there any harm in doing that? Read more >> What's the Difference Between Restarting and Shutting Down My Computer?   Shut down, Restart and Sleep are all options on Windows. Which one should you use? And when? Read more >> How Websites Use 'Dark Patterns' to Trick You Online Websites use 'dark patterns' to get you to do things you hadn't planned on. Here's how. Read more >> Private Browsers Aren't All Equally Private Concerned about your digital footprint? A private search engine can help make it smaller. Read more >> 5 Things to Consider When Buying Antivirus Software   In the first half of 2020, computer users experienced 1.7 trillion intrusion attempts, notes one cybersecurity firm. How does your antivirus software stack up?  Read more >> Riddle of the Day! I'm tall when I'm young and I'm short when I'm old. What am I?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list