From 57dc6395fb84c2d08ce8c31bed728d9ec6673410 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: the-weird-aquarian Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2022 23:26:17 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] Updated browsers and Windows 10 & 11 --- Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md | 2 +- Privacy Settings/Brave.md | 27 ++++----- Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md | 10 ++-- Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md | 23 ++++---- Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md | 6 +- Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md | 16 +++-- Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md | 94 +++++++++++++++++++----------- README.md | 42 ++++++------- 8 files changed, 123 insertions(+), 97 deletions(-) diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md index 3d54039..69cff48 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md @@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ Go to Settings ## Brave News -- Enable Brave News: Off +- Show Brave News: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md index a3f4c56..49e46cc 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md @@ -5,9 +5,9 @@ Go to Settings ## Appearance -- Show autocomplete in address bar: Off -- Show top sites in autocomplete suggestions: Off -- Show Brave suggested sites in autocomplete suggestions: Off +- Show autocomplete suggestions in address bar > + - Top sites: Off + - Suggested sites: Off - Always show full URLs: On @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Go to Settings -## Security and Privacy +## Privacy and security - Autocomplete searches and URLs: Off - Use Google services for push messaging: Off - Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A): Off @@ -38,9 +38,9 @@ Go to Settings - Always use secure connections: On - Use secure DNS > - On - - With > Quad9/NextDNS/Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/dns/) + - With > Cloudflare/NextDNS or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/dns/) - Example: For MullvadDNS, enter https://adblock.doh.mullvad.net/dns-query + Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query @@ -51,10 +51,7 @@ privacy respecting search engine from Manage search engines. -## Additional settings - - -### Autofill +## Autofill #### Passwords - Offer to save passwords: Off @@ -72,24 +69,22 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als - Save and fill addresses: Off -### Languages + +## Languages - Spell check: Off -### Downloads + +## Downloads - Ask where to save each file before downloading: On - --- --- - Open a new tab. Click on Customize at the bottom - - ## Background Image - Show Sponsored Images: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md index 548f2ee..42effe7 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md @@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als -## Security and Privacy +## Privacy and security #### Cookies and other site data - Block third-party cookies @@ -69,10 +69,10 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als -## Advanced - -#### Languages +## Languages - Spell check: Off -#### Downloads + + +## Downloads - Ask where to save each file before downloading: On \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md index b991083..85664c4 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md @@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ Go to Settings #### Passwords - Offer to save passwords: Off +- Automatically save passwords: Off NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews). @@ -54,7 +55,9 @@ 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 -- Enhance your security on the web: On, Strict +- Enhance your security on the web > + - On + - Strict ### Services @@ -90,22 +93,18 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als ## Languages -- Check Spelling: Off - +- Enable spellcheck: Off --- --- - Open a new tab. Click the gear icon on right - - -## Page layout -- Custom > - - Show promoted links: Off - - Show greeting: Off - - Background: Off, Your own image or Custom theme - - Content: Content off \ No newline at end of file +## Page settings +- Layout: Custom +- Show promoted links: Off +- Background: Off, Your own image or Custom theme +- Show greeting: Off +- Content: Content off \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md index 6aa1779..70b11ea 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md @@ -35,17 +35,15 @@ Go to Settings. -## Privacy +## Privacy and Security #### Google Services - Phishing and malware protection: On - Form Autofill Assist: Off #### Google Extensions -- Crypto Token: Off - Hangouts: Off -- Chromecast Media Router: Off -- Web Store: Off (Turn it on when you need to download any extension from chrome web store.) +- Web Store: Off (Enable it when you need to download any extension from Chrome web store.) #### Search - Suggestions in Address Field: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md index 34eb0cf..9b293af 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md @@ -13,9 +13,14 @@ Go to Settings. - Get tips, tricks and suggestions as you use Windows: Off #### Shared experiences -- Nearby sharing: Off (turn on if and only when needed) +- Nearby sharing: Off (Enable this only when needed. Remember to turn it off when no longer required.) - Share across devices: Off +#### Remote Desktop +**This feature is not available in Home editions** +- Off (Enable this only when needed. Remember to turn it off when no longer required.) +- Require device to use Network Level Authentication to connect: On + ## Devices @@ -32,6 +37,8 @@ Go to Settings. - Multilingual text suggestions - Show text suggestions based on the recognized languages you're typing in: Off +#### AutoPlay +- Use AutoPlay for all media and devices: Off ## Phone @@ -77,13 +84,14 @@ NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default. #### Sign-in options - Require sign-in: When PC wakes up from sleep -- Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen: Off +- Privacy + - Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen: Off ## Search -#### Permissions & history +#### Permissions & History - Cloud content search - Microsoft account: Off - Work or school account: Off @@ -115,7 +123,7 @@ NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default. #### App permissions - Review each permission and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to camera, microphone, gps, notifications etc. If any app doesn't need something, turn it off.) -- App diagnostics > Change > Toggle off +- App diagnostics > Change > Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md index 8703f92..fc20edd 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md @@ -10,19 +10,69 @@ Go to Settings. - Offer suggestions on how I can set up my device: Off - Get tips and suggestions when I use Windows: Off +#### Remote Desktop +**This feature is not available in Home editions** +- Off (Enable this only when needed. Remember to turn it off when no longer required.) +- Require device to use Network Level Authentication to connect: On + ## Bluetooth & devices -#### Your Phone +#### Phone Link Do not link +#### AutoPlay +- Use AutoPlay for all media and devices: Off + ## Network & internet +#### Ethernet +- 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/dns/) + + Example: For Quad9, enter 9.9.9.9 + - Preferred DNS encryption: Encrypted only (DNS over HTTPS) + - Alternate DNS server: enter alternate IPv4 address of the same provider as above or a different provider + + Example: For Quad9, enter 149.112.112.112 + - Alternate DNS encryption: Encrypted only (DNS over HTTPS) + - IPv6: On + - Preferred DNS: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/dns/) + + Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe + - Preferred DNS encryption: Encrypted only (DNS over HTTPS) + - Alternate DNS server: enter alternate IPv4 address of the same provider as above or a different provider + + Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe:9 + - Alternate DNS encryption: Encrypted only (DNS over HTTPS) + #### Wi-Fi - Random hardware addresses: On +- 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/dns/) + + Example: For Quad9, enter 9.9.9.9 + - Preferred DNS encryption: Encrypted only (DNS over HTTPS) + - Alternate DNS server: enter alternate IPv4 address of the same provider as above or a different provider + + Example: For Quad9, enter 149.112.112.112 + - Alternate DNS encryption: Encrypted only (DNS over HTTPS) + - IPv6: On + - Preferred DNS: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/dns/) + + Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe + - Preferred DNS encryption: Encrypted only (DNS over HTTPS) + - Alternate DNS server: enter alternate IPv4 address of the same provider as above or a different provider + + Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe:9 + - Alternate DNS encryption: Encrypted only (DNS over HTTPS) @@ -33,6 +83,9 @@ Do not link - select Picture or Slideshow - Get fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lock screen: Off +#### Device usage +- Turn everything off + ## Apps @@ -92,6 +145,9 @@ NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default. - Tailored experiences: Off - Delete diagnostic data: Delete +#### Activity history +- Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off + #### Search permissions - Cloud content search - Microsoft account: Off @@ -99,9 +155,8 @@ NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default. - History - Search history on this device: Off - Clear device search history - -#### Activity history -- Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off +- More settings + - Show search highlights: Off #### App permissions - Review each permission and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to location, camera, microphone, notifications etc. If any app doesn't need something, turn it off.) @@ -112,33 +167,4 @@ NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default. ## Windows Update #### Advanced options -- Delivery Optimization > Allow downloads from other PCs: Off - - - -## Encrypted DNS -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/dns/) - - Example: For Quad9, enter 9.9.9.9 - - - Alternate DNS server: enter alternate IPv4 address of the same provider as above or a different provider - - Example: For Quad9, enter 149.112.112.112 - - 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/dns/) - - Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe - - - Alternate DNS server: enter alternate IPv6 address of the same provider as above or a different provider - - Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::9 - -Click OK \ No newline at end of file +- Delivery Optimization > Allow downloads from other PCs: Off \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index a48e8f8..a5d4cee 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -23,25 +23,25 @@ Privacy settings for: [Android 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md) | 11 (R) | Apr 30, 2022 [Android 12](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md) | 12(S), 12.1(12L) | Apr 30, 2022 [Apple ID](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Apple-ID.md) | - | Jan 24, 2022 -[Brave Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.40.109 | June 04, 2022 -[Brave Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.40.111 | Apr 30, 2022 +[Brave Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.42.87 | Aug 06, 2022 +[Brave Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.41.100 | Apr 30, 2022 [Brave Search](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Search.md) | - | Jul 24, 2022 -[Bromite](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Bromite.md) | 102.0.5005.96 | Apr 30, 2022 +[Bromite](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Bromite.md) | 103.0.5060.140 | Apr 30, 2022 [Discord](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md) | - | Aug 18, 2021 [DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md) | - | Jan 24, 2022 [Facebook](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md) | - | Jan 26, 2022 -[Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 102.0 | Apr 30, 2022 -[Firefox Focus](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 102.1.1 | Feb 18, 2022 -[Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 102.1.1 | May 5, 2022 -[Gboard](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 11.6.10.433184565 | Dec 09, 2021 +[Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 103.0 | Apr 30, 2022 +[Firefox Focus](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 103.2.0 | Feb 18, 2022 +[Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 103.2.0 | May 5, 2022 +[Gboard](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 11.9.06.452014594 | Dec 09, 2021 [Gmail](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gmail.md) | - | Jul 24, 2022 [Google Account](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) | - | Jan 26, 2022 -[Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 103.0.5060.114 | June 04, 2022 -[Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 103.0.5060.71 | June 04, 2022 +[Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 104.0.5112.81 | Jun 04, 2022 +[Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 104.0.5112.69 | Jun 04, 2022 [Instagram](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md) | - | Jan 26, 2022 [LinkedIn](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md) | - | Jan 26, 2022 -[Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 103.0.1264.44 | June 04, 2022 -[Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 103.0.1264.47 | Mar 13, 2022 +[Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 104.0.1293.47 | Jun 04, 2022 +[Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 103.0.1264.77 | Mar 13, 2022 [Proton Mail](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Proton-Mail.md) | - | Jul 24, 2022 [Reddit](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.md) | - | Jan 26, 2022 [Signal](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md) | - | Jan 26, 2022 @@ -49,9 +49,9 @@ Privacy settings for: [Startpage Search](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Startpage-Search.md) | - | Feb 23, 2022 [Twitter](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md) | - | Jan 26, 2022 [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 5.3.2679.61 | Dec 11, 2021 -[Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 5.3.2683.47 | Apr 30, 2022 -[Windows 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1679) | Apr 30, 2022 -[Windows 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 21H2 (OS Build 22000.651) | Apr 30, 2022 +[Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 5.3.2683.49 | Apr 30, 2022 +[Windows 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1865) | Aug 06, 2022 +[Windows 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 21H2 (OS Build 22000.795) | Aug 06, 2022 [Zoom](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Zoom.md) | - | Jan 28, 2022 @@ -70,20 +70,20 @@ Setting up the above mentioned extensions: ## Changelog -Any changes in the settings will be accounted in the [changelog](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). +Any notable changes will be accounted in the [changelog](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). ## FAQs -### Would following the settings mentioned here make me completely private? +#### Would following the settings mentioned here make me completely private? If you are on the internet, you're never really private or secure. By following these settings, the amount of data collection and tracking performed by these services/softwares are significantly minimized but not completely eliminated. You should look for better privacy respecting alternatives and use them whenever possible. -### Why are privacy invading services like Facebook, Zoom, Google etc. mentioned here? Isn't this supposed to be a privacy focused repo? +#### Why are privacy invading services like Facebook, Zoom, Google etc. mentioned here? Isn't this supposed to be a privacy focused repo? I’m all for privacy respecting services and I do recommend them, however, you might need to use Zoom for work meetings, a social media platform for business, Windows for some specific program/purpose or something similar. The only goal here is to minimize data collection and boost your digital privacy as much as possible even when using a privacy invading service/software. Do note that this does not mean you should keep using such services/softwares if you don't need them and I highly encourage you to look for better privacy respecting alternatives if available. -### The settings for a particular software/service was updated months ago, when will it be updated according to latest version? -Settings don't change much with every new version of any software or service. More often than not they stay the same for several versions. If there aren't any changes necessary, it won't be updated. This is the reason versions are included along with last updated date above. If latest version is mentioned, then the settings already apply to that even if it was last updated months ago. +#### The settings for a particular software/service was updated months ago, when will it be updated according to latest version? +Settings don't change much with every new version of any software or service. If there aren't any changes necessary, it won't be updated. This is the reason versions are included along with last updated date above. If latest version is mentioned, then the settings already apply to that even if it was last updated months ago. @@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ The TL;DR version of best practices for digital privacy: - Review permissions for softwares and apps and revoke unnecessary permissions. - Only provide information as much as necessary. - Provide false information when possible (Never knowingly give false information on a legal document, to a law enforcement officer, federal agency, medical personnel, banks etc). -- Use E2EE (End to End Encrypted) messaging services. +- Use E2EE (End-to-End Encrypted) messaging services. - Keep devices encrypted. - Make regular backups. - Spread the good information and make people aware around you. @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ For better privacy respecting alternatives, unbiased reviews and more informatio - [ProtonMail Blog](https://protonmail.com/blog/) - Techlore: [Main Site](https://techlore.tech), [GitHub](https://github.com/techlore), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/Techlore/) - The New Oil: [Main Site](https://thenewoil.org/) ,[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNewOil) -- [The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Online Anonymity](https://anonymousplanet.org/guide.html) +- [The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Online Anonymity](https://anonymousplanet-ng.org/guide.html) - [The Data Detox Kit](https://datadetoxkit.org) - [Personal security checklist](https://github.com/Lissy93/personal-security-checklist) - [Security in a Box](https://securityinabox.org/)