Mac: Always start Google Chrome in incognito mode
With your Mac computer, you can always start Chrome in incognito mode. In this mode, all new cookies are deleted as soon as you close the incognito window. Downloads and websites are also not saved in the history. You can find out how to always start Google Chrome in incognito mode in our practical tip.
Mac: Always use Chrome in incognito mode
If you have not yet installed the Chrome browser, you can find it for download from us. Then you have to enter a code in the AppleScript editor:
- Click the Spotlight Search icon in the upper right and type "AppleScript Editor". Choose the first hit. In the next window, click on "New Document".
- Now enter the following code in the upper field: do shell script "open -a / Applications / Google \\\ Chrome.app --args --incognito"
- Next press "Translate" and then "Execute". Chrome is now started in incognito mode.
- Now click on "File"> "Export ..." in the Apple system bar.
- In the next window, enter a file name and select "Program" as the file format. Also determine your favorite location. If you want to use Chrome, always start this file in the future to start directly in incognito mode.
- Now you can save everything under "File"> "Save".
This method only works if you haven't already opened Chrome. In the next practical tip, you will learn how to change or add Mac warning tones under Mavericks.