By default, your browsing history is now automatically backed up on a registered Google account, especially if you are using the Google Chrome browser. Typically, Google searches start appearing on other devices that have, at one point or another, been used to access certain Google services that operate in sync with your Google account. If you are stuck in this situation and are looking for a way out, this tutorial will be of great help.
Why is my Google search history showing up on other devices?
The Google search history or the browsing history and bookmarks will appear on other devices if the browsers are synced. Or, you are using the same Google account for both devices. This could happen on Google Chrome or other browsers, but Opera is probably the best in this regard. Is browsing history shared between devices? Browsing history is shared between devices only if you use the browser with relevant settings in place or the same Google account. But for most of these browsers, this is the default setting, and you will have to manually disable it. If you don’t want the Google searches to appear on other devices, try the solutions listed next to reconfigure things and fix the problem.
How do I stop my Google search history from showing on other devices?
1. Try an alternative browser
Google has its sneaky ways to ensure that you’re always on your account and that all your activity is meticulously registered. Including, of course, Search history. If you log in with, say your YouTube account, it’ll automatically log you on the Google search engine. That’s why we suggest switching to a different browser to avoid tracking. If you want to prevent Google searches from appearing on other devices, switch to Opera. This nifty browser is extremely privacy-oriented and it comes with a full-scale native VPN solution that not only keeps your data confidential but also anonymizes your browsing history. That way, you’ll never be stuck with Google and the reoccurring Google searches on any other PC you once logged on. In addition, Opera keeps trackers and cookies at bay thanks to a built-in ad blocker, so its loading speeds are much better than the competition. Let’s quickly look at its key features:
In-built VPN tool to unblocked restricted content and anonymize your online activities Integrated snapshot tool to capture your desktop without leaving your browser Adblocker solution to speed up loading times even more and avoid disruptions as well as third-party data tracking Fully customizable UI with different modes, themes, workspaces and workflows, sidebar display, and more Seep dial separate tab In-built instant messaging (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to streamline communication
2. Erase search history
If your Google searches keep appearing on other devices, you might be able to fix the problem by clearing the search history. Once this is done, proceed to the next stage.
3. Remove additional Google accounts
To stop Google searches from showing up on other devices, this stage is essential. Here, you would have to remove all the other accounts (that are not yours) from your device. Once this is done, you would have only one (proprietary) account operating on the PC.
How do I turn off Google Sync?
To stop any other computer from accessing your searches, you have to disable the Google synchronization service to ensure your Internet searches/history/activity remains available only on your PC. Any changes made to it from now on won’t reflect on other devices. So, if Google history was showing searches that you didn’t do, the methods listed here would help resolve things. Also, find out what to do if your Gmail account is not receiving emails. Let us know if you managed to solve this issue using one of the suggested fixes and of course, if you know any other possible resolutions, feel free to share them with us via the comments section below.
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