I have a question: if you want to surf privately in Safari, you have to open Safari normally first (then it is in normal mode) and then when you click File - open a new private window. When it comes to cell phones, when you set it to private, you always surf privately. Does the laptop also have such a function?
Which browser do you mean?
Safari
I only had a mac for a short time, but I think this function is there. Have a look in the settings, either in the browser itself or in the settings app under Safari
Then you do not open a private tab, but switch the mode in the browser settings to "Incognito" or "Private"
Which browser do you use?