updated dns list url

2024-12-24 17:30:50 +01:00 · 2024-07-01 06:57:42 +05:30 · 2024-07-01 06:57:42 +05:30 · 02ae00b8db
commit 02ae00b8db
parent 196011871a
16 changed files with 30 additions and 59 deletions
--- a/Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md
+++ b/Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md
@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-# uBlock Origin Settings
-
-Click on the extension on toolbar, click gear icon at the bottom right
-
-
-
-## Settings
- Hide placeholders of blocked elements: On
- Show the number of blocked requests on the icon: On
- Make use of context menu where appropriate: On
-
-#### Privacy
- Enable everything
-
-
-
-## Filter lists
- Auto-update filter lists: On
- Suspend network activity until all filter lists are loaded: On
- Parse and enforce cosmetic filters: On
- Enable everything for `Built-in`, `Ads`, `Privacy`, `Malware protection, security`, `Multipurpose` & `Annoyances`
-
-#### Import
-Copy the following URLs & paste them in the text field provided
- Remove unnecessary parameters from URLs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DandelionSprout/adfilt/master/LegitimateURLShortener.txt
- Hide YouTube Shorts (optional): https://raw.githubusercontent.com/gijsdev/ublock-hide-yt-shorts/master/list.txt
-
---
-
-Click `Apply changes`. Also click `Update now`, if available.
--- a/Settings/Android-11.md
+++ b/Settings/Android-11.md
@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Go to Settings
  - Notify for public networks: Off

 #### Advanced
- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) > Save
+- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers) > Save

  Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net

--- a/Settings/Android-12.md
+++ b/Settings/Android-12.md
@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Go to Settings
  - Notify for public networks: Off

 #### Private DNS
- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) > Save
+- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers) > Save

  Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net

--- a/Settings/Android-13.md
+++ b/Settings/Android-13.md
@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Go to Settings
  - Notify for public networks: Off

 #### Private DNS
- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) > Save
+- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers) > Save

  Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net

--- a/Settings/Android-14.md
+++ b/Settings/Android-14.md
@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Go to Settings
  - Notify for public networks: Off

 #### Private DNS
- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) > Save
+- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers) > Save

  Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net

--- a/Settings/Brave-Mobile.md
+++ b/Settings/Brave-Mobile.md
@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Go to Settings
 - Solana Name Service: Disabled
 - Use secure DNS >
  - On
-  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)
    
    Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

--- a/Settings/Brave.md
+++ b/Settings/Brave.md
@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ Go to Settings
 - Security >
  - Standard protection
  - Use secure DNS: On
-  - Select DNS provider: `Cloudflare`, or select `Add custom DNS service provider` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Select DNS provider: `Cloudflare`, or select `Add custom DNS service provider` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)
  <br>Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
  - Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimizer

--- a/Settings/Cromite.md
+++ b/Settings/Cromite.md
@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 - Always use secure connections: On
 - Use secure DNS >
  - On
-  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

    Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

--- a/Settings/Firefox.md
+++ b/Settings/Firefox.md
@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check ou
 #### DNS over HTTPS
 - Enable secure DNS using >
  - Max Protection
-  - Choose provider: `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/).
+  - Choose provider: `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers).
  
    Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

--- a/Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md
+++ b/Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md
@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 - Always use secure connections: On
 - Use secure DNS > 
  - On
-  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

    Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

--- a/Settings/Google-Chrome.md
+++ b/Settings/Google-Chrome.md
@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
  - Help improve security on the web for everyone: Off
 - Always use secure connections: On
 - Use secure DNS: On
- Select DNS provider: `Cloudflare`, or select `Add custom DNS service provider` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+- Select DNS provider: `Cloudflare`, or select `Add custom DNS service provider` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)
 <br>Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
 - Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimizer

--- a/Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md
+++ b/Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md
@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ NOTE 2: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to a
 - Website Typo Protection: On
 - Use secure DNS to specify how to lookup the network address for websites >
  - On
-  - Choose a service provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Choose a service provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

  Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

--- a/Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md
+++ b/Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md
@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 - Preload pages: No preloading
 - Use secure DNS >
  - On
-  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)
  
    Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query

--- a/Settings/Windows-10.md
+++ b/Settings/Windows-10.md
@ -75,8 +75,9 @@ Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, s
 ## Accounts

 #### Your info
-**This section is only applicable if you've signed in with a Microsoft account**
-<br>Delete your account picture and set it to default as mentioned below:
+**This section is applicable only if you've signed in with a Microsoft account**
+
+Delete your account picture and set it to default as mentioned below:
 - Choose a file > Browse files
 - Go to `C:\Users\JohnDoe\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures` and delete your picture. (Replace `JohnDoe` with your username)
 - Go to `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures` and select `guest.png`.
@ -146,7 +147,7 @@ Win key + r > type `ncpa.cpl` > press enter
 Right click on Ethernet or Wifi depending on what you are using > Properties

 - Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) > Properties > select Use the following DNS server addresses:
-  - Preferred DNS server: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Preferred DNS server: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

    Example: For Quad9, enter 9.9.9.9
  
@ -157,7 +158,7 @@ Right click on Ethernet or Wifi depending on what you are using > Properties
  Click `OK`

 - Select Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) > Properties > select Use the following DNS server addresses:
-  - Preferred DNS server: enter IPv6 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Preferred DNS server: enter IPv6 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

    Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe
  
@ -182,7 +183,7 @@ Open file explorer > click `View` on top > Options > Change folder and search op


 ## Disable telemetry service
-Win key + r > type `services.msc` > press enter
+Press `Win key + r` > type `services.msc` > press enter

 - Double-click on `Connected User Experiences and Telemetry` >
  - Service Status: Stopped (Click on `Stop`, if service is running)
@ -197,9 +198,9 @@ Right click on taskbar > Search > uncheck `Show search highlights`


 ## Disable trending searches & web search in search bar
-Win key + r > type `regedit` > press enter > Yes
+Press `Win key + r` > type `regedit` > press enter > Yes

 - Navigate to `Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search`
- Right click on empty space > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value > name it as `BingSearchEnabled`
+- In the left navigation window, right click on `Search` > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value > name it `BingSearchEnabled`
 - Double click it and make sure `Value data` is set to `0`
 - Open Task Manager > Processes > select `Windows Explorer` > Right click > Restart
--- a/Settings/Windows-11.md
+++ b/Settings/Windows-11.md
@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ Go to Settings.
 - DNS server assignment > Edit >
  - Edit DNS settings: Manual
  - IPv4: On
-    - Preferred DNS: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+    - Preferred DNS: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

      Example: For Quad9, enter 9.9.9.9
    - DNS over HTTPS: On (automatic template)
@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ Go to Settings.
    - DNS over HTTPS: On (automatic template)
    - Fallback to plaintext: Off
  - IPv6: On
-    - Preferred DNS: enter IPv6 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+    - Preferred DNS: enter IPv6 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

      Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe
    - DNS over HTTPS: On (automatic template)
@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Go to Settings.
 - Hardware properties > DNS server assignment > Edit
  - Edit DNS settings: Manual
  - IPv4: On
-    - Preferred DNS: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+    - Preferred DNS: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

      Example: For Quad9, enter 9.9.9.9
    - DNS over HTTPS: On (automatic template)
@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ Go to Settings.
    - DNS over HTTPS: On (automatic template)
    - Fallback to plaintext: Off
  - IPv6: On
-    - Preferred DNS: enter IPv6 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+    - Preferred DNS: enter IPv6 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers)

      Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe
    - DNS over HTTPS: On (automatic template)
@ -117,8 +117,9 @@ Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, s
 ## Accounts

 #### Your info
-**This section is only applicable if you've signed in with a Microsoft account**
-<br>Delete your account picture and set it to default as mentioned below:
+**This section is applicable only if you've signed in with a Microsoft account**
+
+Delete your account picture and set it to default as mentioned below:
 - Choose a file > Browse files
 - Go to `C:\Users\JohnDoe\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures` and delete your picture. (Replace `JohnDoe` with your username)
 - Go to `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures` and select `guest.png`.
@ -152,7 +153,7 @@ NOTE: `AppData` is a hidden folder by default. To enable: in file explorer on to
 - All off

 #### Recall & Snapshots
-**This feature is not available on all devices**
+**This feature is available only on some devices**
 - Save Snapshots: Off
 - Delete Snapshots >
  - Delete all snapshots: Delete all
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 ## Privacy Settings
 - <img src="icons/amazon.png" width="20" align="center"> [Amazon](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Amazon.md)
 - <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 11 (R)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 12 (S)/12.1 (L)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md)
+- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 12 (S)/12.1](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md)
 - <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 13 (T)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-13.md)
 - <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 14 (U)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-14.md)
 - <img src="icons/android_studio.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android Studio](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-Studio.md)
@ -62,7 +62,7 @@


 ## Extension Settings
-<img src="icons/ublock.svg" width="20" align="center"> [uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md)
+<img src="icons/ublock.svg" width="20" align="center"> [uBlock Origin](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin.md)

 <details>
  <summary><b>Download uBlock Origin</b></summary> 
@ -158,7 +158,6 @@ If you want to help out with the project, here are some ideas:
 - Clean up/improve the Markdown.
 - Suggest new services/softwares or help improve the existing ones.
 - Translate it to your own language.
- Anything else related to privacy or security.

 Pull requests can be submitted [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/pulls).