All library computers are programmed to not save personal or sensitive information. This is done to fulfill the privacy policies in place to protect student confidentiality. Below are the steps the library uses to safeguard student internet usage using browsers like Firefox amd Chrome. A warning before you try this on your own, these steps are in use in the library to protect patron privacy. Once these steps are completed, your computer won't save any browsing history or website cookies on your computer. We are not responsible for any technological mishaps as a result if you try to do this on your own.
How private browsing works in Chrome
When you browse privately, other people who use the device won't see your history.
Chrome doesn't save your browsing history or information entered in forms. Cookies and site data are remembered while you're browsing, but deleted when you exit Incognito mode.
What happens when you browse privately?
Some information will not be seen or saved
Once you exit all your Incognito browsing windows, Chrome won’t save:
To exit Incognito mode, close all Incognito windows.
How private browsing works in Firefox
When you browse privately, other people who use the device won't see your history.
Firefox doesn't save your browsing history or information entered in forms. Cookies and site data are remembered while you're browsing, but deleted when you exit private mode.
What does private browsing not save?
1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More More and then 
3. A new window appears. In the top corner, check for the Incognito icon Incognito
You can also use a keyboard shortcut to open an Incognito window:
Windows, Linux, or Chrome OS: Press Ctrl + Shift + N.
Mac: Press ⌘ + Shift + N.
You can switch between Incognito windows and regular Chrome windows. You'll only browse in private when you're using an Incognito window.
Gathered from Google Support
Changing Target Path
Right click on the Google Chrome shortcut icon on your desktop and go to “Properties”. Alternatively, select Google Chrome icon and press “Alt + Enter” keys to open properties dialog.
Open Chrome Properties
On the “Target” box move the cursor to last position and press space. Then add –incognito and click “Apply” button. Below is how the original and modified target entries should look like. Remember, the target location may vary based on your installation path. So just add “ -incognito” at the end of the path.
Original: “C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe”
Modified: “C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe” –incognito
In some cases, Windows will ask you to confirm the modification by providing administrator credentials. Ensure you have logged in as an admin and click on “Continue” button to allow changes.
Admin Access for Modifying Properties
Gathered from Google Support
How do I open a new Private Window?
There are two ways to open a new Private Window:
Open a new Private Window from the Firefox menu
Click the menu button 
and then click
The Private Browsing home page will open in a new window.
Open a link in a new Private Window
Right-click on any link and choose from the context menu.
Gathered from Mozilla Support
First, create a shortcut of Firefox browser anywhere on your device or edit the shortcut on your desktop by right-clicking the Firefox shortcut > Properties > Shortcut.
In the Target field in this screen, you should find the following path if you installed Firefox at the default location:
"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe"
Adding the -private parameter at the end of the path allows you to launch the browser with the Private mode enabled by the default. In other words, the Target field should look like this after making the changes:
"C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -private
Gathered from Softpedia News