From 07d102e6e7543e99bcc2481f7635081e1647fe41 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: the-weird-aquarian Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2023 23:27:15 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] updated settings --- Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md | 7 ++++--- Privacy Settings/Brave.md | 4 +++- Privacy Settings/Cromite.md | 21 +++++++++++++-------- Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md | 6 +++--- Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md | 6 +++--- Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md | 21 ++++++++++----------- Privacy Settings/Signal.md | 13 +++++++++++-- Privacy Settings/Twitter.md | 22 +++++++++++++--------- Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md | 4 ++-- Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md | 4 +++- README.md | 22 +++++++++++----------- 11 files changed, 76 insertions(+), 54 deletions(-) diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md index dc7b1c9..bd896da 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md @@ -8,7 +8,8 @@ Go to Settings - Block trackers and ads: Block trackers and ads (Aggressive) - Auto-redirect AMP pages: On - Auto-redirect tracking URLs: On -- Upgrade connections to HTTPS: Require all connections to use HTTPS (strict) +- Upgrade connections to HTTPS: On +- Always use secure connections: On - Block Cookies: Block cross-site cookies - Block Fingerprinting: Fingerprinting blocked (strict) (If you face any issues with sites, change it back to standard) - Prevent fingerprinting via language settings: On @@ -23,7 +24,7 @@ Go to Settings Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query -- "Do Not Track": On +- Send a "Do Not Track" request: On - Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A): Off - Automatically send diagnostic reports: Off - Automatically send daily usage ping to Brave: Off @@ -75,7 +76,7 @@ NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check ou ## Appearance -- Show Rewards icon: Off +- Brave Rewards icon: Off - Brave Ads: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md index 3b2ab86..3d2592e 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md @@ -26,7 +26,9 @@ Go to Settings ## Brave Rewards - Show Brave Rewards icon in address bar: Off - Show Tip button on sites: Off -- Open full Brave Rewards settings > Brave Private Ads: Off +- Open full Brave Rewards settings > + - New tab page ads: Off + - Notification ads: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md b/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md index fc28998..0e843eb 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md @@ -30,7 +30,9 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als ## Privacy and security -- Safe Browsing: Standard Protection +- Safe Browsing > + - Standard Protection + - Standard Protection > Help improve security on the web: Off - Always use secure connections: On - Access payment methods: Off - Preload pages: No preloading @@ -40,22 +42,24 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query -- Incognito mode > Enable history: Off +- Always incognito mode > Enable history: Off - Send a "Do Not Track" request: On - Privacy Sandbox > - Trials: Off - Improve search suggestions: Off +- Touch to Search: Off -## AdBlock settings -- On - - - -## Ad blocking +## Adblock Plus settings - Enable Adblock Plus: On - Filter lists: Select lists based on your language +- Enable anti-circumvention and snippets: On + + + +## Legacy Adblock settings +- On @@ -64,6 +68,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als - Ads: Off - Your device use: Off - JavaScript JIT: Off +- Timezone override: Random - Viewport Size Protection: On diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md index c2d8f9c..77a32c7 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md @@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ Go to Settings. **This section does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium** - Allow Chrome sign-in: Off -- Autocomplete searches and URLs: Off - Help improve Chrome's features and performance: Off - Make searches and browsing better: Off +- Improve search suggestions: Off - Touch to Search: Off @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Go to Settings. -## Passwords +## Password Manager - Save passwords: Off - Auto Sign-in: Off @@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query -- "Do Not Track": On +- Send a "Do Not Track" request: On - Privacy Sandbox (Does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium) > - Trials: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md index beebed2..84b9d08 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als #### Diagnostic data - Optional diagnostic data: Off -#### Site permissions +#### Site settings - Cookies: Block third-party cookies - Ads: Off - Your device use: Off @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als #### Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters - Off -#### Tracking Prevention +#### Tracking prevention - On - Strict @@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als ## General - Select search engine: DuckDuckGo +- Shopping: Off @@ -58,5 +59,4 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als --- On home page > Tap icon on top right > Custom > - - Image of the day: Off - Show feeds: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md index 2126f06..1c3ffb1 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md @@ -65,15 +65,16 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als #### Services +- Save time and money with Shopping in Microsoft Edge: Off (use something else like [Keepa](https://keepa.com/), [camelcamelcamel](https://camelcamelcamel.com/), [Price History](https://pricehistoryapp.com/) etc) - Show suggestions to follow creators in Microsoft Edge: Off +- Show opportunities to support causes and nonprofits you care about: Off (use their own methods to show your support) - Get notifications of related things you can explore with Discover: Off - Include related matches in Find on Page: Off -- Enhance images in Microsoft Edge: Off #### Address bar and search - Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters: Off - Search engine used in address bar: DuckDuckGo or add any other privacy respecting search engine from Manage search engines. -- Search on new tabs uses search box or address bar: Address bar (if "Search box" is selected it will continue searching with Bing as the search engine) +- Search on new tabs uses search box or address bar: Address bar (if `Search box` is selected it will continue searching with Bing as the search engine) @@ -83,7 +84,8 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als #### App and notification settings - Bing Chat > - Automatically open Bing Chat in the sidebar: Off - - Page Context: Off + - Allow access to any webpage or PDF: Off + - Show shopping notifications: Off - Search > Automatically open Search: Off @@ -101,9 +103,6 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als - Block third party cookies: On - Preload pages for faster browsing and searching: Off -#### Site permissions -- Ads > Block on sites that show intrusive or misleading ads: On - ## Downloads @@ -113,21 +112,21 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als ## Languages -- Use writing assistance: Off +- Use text prediction: Off +- Enable grammar and spellcheck assistance: Off #### Share additional OS regional format -- Share additional operating system region: Limited +- Share additional operating system region: Never --- --- -Open a new tab. Click the gear icon on right +Open a new tab. Click the gear icon on top right ## Page settings - Layout: Custom -- Show promoted links: Off -- Background: Off, Your own image or Custom theme +- Show sponsored links: Off - Show greeting: Off - Content: Content off \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Signal.md b/Privacy Settings/Signal.md index db25953..e55d930 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Signal.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Signal.md @@ -27,6 +27,10 @@ Remove any device you don't use. ## Privacy +#### Messaging +- Read receipts: Off +- Typing indicators: Off + #### Disappearing messages - Default timer for new chats: Select whatever suits you - For enabling disappearing messages for existing chats: Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Disappearing messages @@ -37,13 +41,18 @@ Remove any device you don't use. - Screen security: On - Incognito keyboard: On +#### Payments +- Payment lock: On + #### Advanced - Always relay calls: On (Might reduce call quality) +--- +--- ## Verify safety number -Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Conversation settings > View safety number +Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Chat settings > View safety number Compare the numbers or scan the code. If you and the other person has the same numbers, the session is secure. -Tap Mark as verified. \ No newline at end of file +Tap `Mark as verified`. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Twitter.md b/Privacy Settings/Twitter.md index 3315a45..bce1ce3 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Twitter.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Twitter.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# Twitter Privacy Settings +# Twitter (X) Privacy Settings Go to Settings & Support > Settings and privacy @@ -30,20 +30,25 @@ NOTE 2: The backup code is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or u ## Privacy and safety -#### Audience and tagging +#### Audience, media and tagging - Photo tagging: Only people you follow can tag you +#### Your posts +- Add location information to your posts > + - Add location information to your posts: Off + - Remove all location information attached to your posts > Delete + #### Direct messages -- Allow message requests from everyone: Off +- Allow message requests from: No one (Your followers will still be able to message you) - Send read receipts: Off #### Spaces -- Let followers see which Spaces you're listening to: Off +- Allow followers to see which Spaces you're listening to: Off #### Discoverability and contacts -- Let others find you by your email: Off -- Let others find you by your phone: Off -- Sync address book contacts: Off +- Let people who have your email find you on X: Off +- Let people who have your phone number find you on X: Off +- Manage contacts > Remove all contacts #### Ads preferences - Personalized ads: Off @@ -56,11 +61,10 @@ NOTE 2: The backup code is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or u #### Location information - Personalize based on places you've been: Off -- Personalize based on precise location: Off --- --- Remove Location and Birth date from your bio or provide false info if you want. -Also remove any other personally identifiable info like phone numbers or emails etc you might have added in your bio. +Also remove any other personally identifiable info like phone numbers, emails etc. you might have added in your bio. diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md index 7275861..59e07b0 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Go to Settings. -## Passwords +## Password Manager - Save passwords: Off - Auto Sign-in: Off @@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als Example: For MullvadDNS, enter https://adblock.doh.mullvad.net/dns-query -- "Do Not Track": On +- Send a"Do Not Track" request: On - Touch to Search: Off - Broadcast IP for best WebRTC performance: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md index 5cca0a9..dab8392 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md @@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ Go to Settings. - Suggestions in Address Field: Off - Suggestions in Search Field: Off -#### Do Not Track +#### Tracking prevention - Ask Websites Not to Track Me: On - Block Ads on Abusive Sites: On - Broadcast IP for Best WebRTC Performance: Off @@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ Go to Settings. - In Search Field: Off #### Autofill +- Form Autofill: Off - Credit Card Autofill: Off #### Tracker And Ad Blocking @@ -77,3 +78,4 @@ NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check ou ## Downloads - Save Files to Default Location Without Asking: Off +- Notify on Completed Downloads: On diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index aa70636..15f4313 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -23,29 +23,29 @@ | [Android 13](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-13.md) | 13 (T) | | [Android Studio](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-Studio.md) | - | | [Apple ID](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Apple-ID.md) | - | -| [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.57.62 | +| [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.58.124 | | [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.57.62 | | [Brave Search](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Search.md) | - | | [ChatGPT](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/ChatGPT.md) | - | -| [Cromite](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Cromite.md) | 116.0.5845.180 | +| [Cromite](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Cromite.md) | 117.0.5938.63 | | [Discord](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md) | - | | [DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md) | - | | [Facebook](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md) | - | -| [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 117.0 | -| [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 117.0.1 | -| [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 117.0.1 | +| [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 117.0.1 | +| [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 117.1.0 | +| [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 117.1.0 | | [Gboard](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 13.3.06.551538635 | | [Gmail](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gmail.md) | - | | [Google Account](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) | - | -| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 116.0.5845.180 | -| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 116.0.5845.172 | +| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 117.0.5938.63 | +| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 117.0.5938.60 | | [Google Search](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Search.md) | - | | [Instagram](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md) | - | | [LinkedIn](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md) | - | | [Logi Options+](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logi-Options%2B.md) | - | | [Logitech Options](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logitech-Options.md) | - | -| [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 116.0.1938.76 | -| [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 116.0.1938.75 | +| [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 116.0.1938.81 | +| [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 116.0.1938.79 | | [Proton Mail](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Proton-Mail.md) | - | | [Reddit](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.md) | - | | [Signal](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md) | - | @@ -54,8 +54,8 @@ | [Telegram](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Telegram.md) | - | | [Twitter (X)](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md) | - | | [Visual Studio Code](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Visual-Studio-Code.md) | - | -| [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 6.1.3035.302 | -| [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 6.2.3110.52 | +| [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 6.2.3105.48 | +| [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 6.2.3110.86 | | [WhatsApp](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/WhatsApp.md) | - | | [Windows 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3393) | | [Windows 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 22621.2215) |