diff --git a/Extensions Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md b/Extensions Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md deleted file mode 100644 index ab6091f..0000000 --- a/Extensions Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md +++ /dev/null @@ -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. diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md index 031268b..f89779e 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-12.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-12.md index efe1c08..b3bbad5 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Android-12.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-13.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-13.md index 895e347..33e381a 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Android-13.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-14.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-14.md index da5d584..7b05b28 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Android-14.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md index e65f463..464dc19 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md index 7737549..b0a8ee7 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md +++ b/Privacy 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)
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query - Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimizer diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md b/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md index 43dd4fb..0841e1d 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Firefox.md b/Privacy Settings/Firefox.md index 40d1787..b1fc787 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Firefox.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md index db78710..d6c7a5a 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md index 20326fe..a3a4da1 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md +++ b/Privacy 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)
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query - Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimizer diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md index 14791b4..f0f8ce0 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md index 978d7d4..f3ea846 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy 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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md index 1a4b05a..93f98f9 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md +++ b/Privacy 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** -
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 diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md index 1719834..65bdea6 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md +++ b/Privacy 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** -
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 diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7daf7f9..8b40498 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ ## Privacy Settings - [Amazon](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Amazon.md) - [Android 11 (R)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md) -- [Android 12 (S)/12.1 (L)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md) +- [Android 12 (S)/12.1](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md) - [Android 13 (T)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-13.md) - [Android 14 (U)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-14.md) - [Android Studio](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-Studio.md) @@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ ## Extension Settings - [uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md) + [uBlock Origin](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin.md)
Download uBlock Origin @@ -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).