diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index be2581b..9544b1b 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@
- Added [Brave wallet](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md#brave-wallet) and [Appearance](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md#appearance)
#### Google Chrome Desktop
-- Added [Ad privacy](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md#ad-privacy) in [Privacy and security](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md#privacy-and-security)
+- Added [Ads privacy](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md#ads-privacy) in [Privacy and security](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md#privacy-and-security)
diff --git a/Extensions Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md b/Extensions Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md
index 49b9f8f..ab6091f 100644
--- a/Extensions Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md
+++ b/Extensions Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md
@@ -21,10 +21,10 @@ Click on the extension on toolbar, click gear icon at the bottom right
- Enable everything for `Built-in`, `Ads`, `Privacy`, `Malware protection, security`, `Multipurpose` & `Annoyances`
#### Import
-Paste the following URL in the field given below
-
-https://raw.githubusercontent.com/DandelionSprout/adfilt/master/LegitimateURLShortener.txt
+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
+Click `Apply changes`. Also click `Update now`, if available.
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md
index 976f96a..f7e46c5 100644
--- a/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md
+++ b/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ 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/dns/) > Save
+- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) > Save
Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-12.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-12.md
index decb807..efe1c08 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/dns/) > Save
+- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) > Save
Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-13.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-13.md
index 57236a6..895e347 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/dns/) > Save
+- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) > Save
Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-14.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-14.md
index 3bd507b..da5d584 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/dns/) > Save
+- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/) > Save
Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md
index e1e3023..e2f365a 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/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/)
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md
index bf5241a..c027c84 100644
--- a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md
+++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md
@@ -38,8 +38,8 @@ Go to Settings
#### Security
- Standard protection
-- Encrypt the names of sites that you visit: 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/dns/)
+- 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/)
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
- Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimiser
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ Go to Settings
#### Wallet
- Enable NFT discovery: Off
+- Enable Brave Wallet in Private Windows: Off
- Automatically pin NFTs: Off
#### Web3 Domains
@@ -70,9 +71,9 @@ Go to Settings
## Search engine
-- Normal window: `DuckDuckGo`/`Brave`/`Startpage` or any other
+- Normal window: `DuckDuckGo`/`Brave`/`Startpage` or add any other
privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`.
-- Private window: `DuckDuckGo`/`Brave`/`Startpage` or any other
+- Private window: `DuckDuckGo`/`Brave`/`Startpage` or add any other
privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`.
- Improve search suggestions: Off
- Web Discovery Project: Off
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md b/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md
index 104e328..5fe1f74 100644
--- a/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md
+++ b/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ 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/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/)
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Firefox.md b/Privacy Settings/Firefox.md
index 8f25641..59013e7 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/dns/).
+ - Choose provider: NextDNS/Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/).
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 c6458f9..f46be6f 100644
--- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md
+++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ 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/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/)
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 5c85d36..3d705da 100644
--- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md
+++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md
@@ -44,17 +44,17 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
- Allow related sites to see your activity in the group: Off
- Send a "Do Not Track" request with your browsing traffic: Off
-#### Ad privacy
+#### Ads privacy
- Ad topics: Off
- Site-suggested ads: Off
-- Ad measurement: Off
+- Ads measurement: Off
#### Security
- Standard Protection
- Help improve security on the web for everyone: Off
- Always use secure connections: On
-- Encrypt the names of sites that you visit: 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/dns/)
+- 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/)
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
- Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimiser
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md
index 6a5705e..c06197b 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/dns/)
+ - Choose a service provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
@@ -64,18 +64,18 @@ NOTE 2: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to a
#### 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)
- Get notifications of related things you can explore with Discover: Off
+- Address bar and search >
+ - First click on `Manage search engines` > Add > Add a privacy respecting search engine here like DuckDuckGo, StartPage, Brave etc.
+
Example (for DuckDuckGo):
+ - Search engine: `DuckDuckGo`
+ - Shortcut: `duckduckgo.com`
+ - URL: `https://duckduckgo.com/?q=%s&ia=web`
+ - Click on `Add`
+ - Click on 3 dots next to the search engine you added > Select `Make default`
-#### Address bar and search
-- First click on `Manage search engines` > Add > Add a privacy respecting search engine here like DuckDuckGo, StartPage, Brave etc.
-
Example (for DuckDuckGo):
- - Search engines: DuckDuckGo
- - Shortcut: duckduckgo.com
- - URL: `https://duckduckgo.com/?q=%s&ia=web`
- - Click on 3 dots > Select `Make default`
-
-- 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 suggestions and filters >
- - Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters: Off
+ - 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 suggestions and filters >
+ - Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters: Off
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ NOTE 2: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to a
## Start, home, and new tabs
#### New tab page
-- Preload the new tab page for a faster experience: Off
+- Preload your new tab page for a faster experience: Off
@@ -134,5 +134,5 @@ NOTE 2: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to a
Open a new tab. Click the gear icon on top right
## Page settings
-- Content: Content off
-- Show promoted links: Off
\ No newline at end of file
+- Show promoted links: Off
+- Content: Off
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md
index 1ca2992..b6916fa 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 > Quad9/NextDNS/Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/dns/)
+ - Choose another provider > Quad9/NextDNS/Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
Example: For MullvadDNS, enter https://adblock.doh.mullvad.net/dns-query
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md
index 4b9fcf6..bb79c1a 100644
--- a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md
+++ b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md
@@ -68,19 +68,19 @@ Do not link
#### Apps & features
Uninstall anything you don't use like XBox, candy crush, some other preinstalled apps/games etc.
-Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, either ask or search the net.
+Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, search the net.
## Accounts
#### Your info
-Delete your account picture and set it to default. Under Create your picture, click on Browse for one.
-- Go to C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures and delete your picture.
-- Go to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures and select any one.
+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`.
-NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default.
-- To enable: in file explorer on top click View > select Hidden items.
+NOTE: `AppData` is a hidden folder by default. To enable: in file explorer on top click `View` > select `Hidden items`.
#### Sign-in options
- Require sign-in: When PC wakes up from sleep
@@ -140,12 +140,12 @@ NOTE: AppData is a hidden folder by default.
## Encrypted DNS
-Win key + r > type ncpa.cpl > press enter
+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/)
+ - Preferred DNS server: enter IPv4 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
Example: For Quad9, enter 9.9.9.9
@@ -153,10 +153,10 @@ Right click on Ethernet or Wifi depending on what you are using > Properties
Example: For Quad9, enter 149.112.112.112
- Click OK
+ 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/)
+ - Preferred DNS server: enter IPv6 address of a provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::fe
@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ Right click on Ethernet or Wifi depending on what you are using > Properties
Example: For Quad9, enter 2620:fe::9
- Click OK
+ Click `OK`
---
@@ -172,33 +172,33 @@ Right click on Ethernet or Wifi depending on what you are using > Properties
## Disable ads in file explorer
-Open file explorer > click "View" on top > Options > Change folder and search options
-- Click "View" on top of the new popup >
- - Uncheck "Show sync provider notifications"
- - Click Apply
- - Also click "Apply to Folders" on top (if available)
+Open file explorer > click `View` on top > Options > Change folder and search options
+- Click `View` on top of the new popup >
+ - Uncheck `Show sync provider notifications`
+ - Click `Apply`
+ - Also click `Apply to Folders` on top (if available)
## Disable telemetry service
-Win key + r > type services.msc > press enter
+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)
+- Double-click on `Connected User Experiences and Telemetry` >
+ - Service Status: Stopped (Click on `Stop`, if service is running)
- Startup Type: Disabled
- - Click OK
+ - Click `OK`
## Disable search highlights in search bar
-Right click on taskbar > Search > uncheck "Show search highlights"
+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
+Win key + r > type `regedit` > press enter > Yes
- Navigate to `Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search`
-- Right click > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value > name it as `BingSearchEnabled`
-- Double click it and make sure "Value data" is set to 0
-- Open Task Manager > Processes > select Windows Explorer > Right click > Restart
+- Right click on empty space > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value > name it as `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 ca6c175..3d73ad5 100644
--- a/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md
+++ b/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md
@@ -58,6 +58,8 @@ Go to Settings.
- DNS over HTTPS: On (automatic template)
- Fallback to plaintext: Off
+ Click `Save`
+
#### Wi-Fi
- Random hardware addresses: On
- Hardware properties > DNS server assignment > Edit
@@ -85,13 +87,15 @@ Go to Settings.
- DNS over HTTPS: On (automatic template)
- Fallback to plaintext: Off
+ Click `Save`
+
## Personalization
#### Lock screen
- Personalize your lock screen
- - select Picture or Slideshow
+ - select `Picture` or `Slideshow`
- Get fun facts, tips, tricks and more on your lock screen: Off
#### Start
@@ -106,7 +110,7 @@ Go to Settings.
#### Installed apps
Uninstall anything you don't use like XBox, candy crush, some other preinstalled apps/games etc.
-Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, either ask or search the net.
+Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, search the net.
@@ -115,8 +119,8 @@ Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, e
#### Your info
Delete your account picture and set it to default as mentioned below:
- Choose a file > Browse files
-- Go to `C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\AccountPictures` and delete your picture.
-- Go to `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures` and select any one.
+- 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`.
NOTE: `AppData` is a hidden folder by default. To enable: in file explorer on top click `View` > Show > select `Hidden items`.
@@ -171,7 +175,7 @@ NOTE: `AppData` is a hidden folder by default. To enable: in file explorer on to
#### 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.)
-- App diagnostics > Toggle off both
+- App diagnostics > App diagnostic access: Off
@@ -189,7 +193,7 @@ NOTE: `AppData` is a hidden folder by default. To enable: in file explorer on to
Open file explorer. Click 3 dots menu on top > Options >
- Click `View` on top of the new popup >
- Uncheck `Show sync provider notifications`
- - Click Apply
+ - Click `Apply`
- Also click "Apply to Folders" on top (if available)
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d3ea0c7..919b836 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -62,11 +62,15 @@
## Extension Settings
-- Download uBlock Origin:
+[uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md)
+
+
+ Download uBlock Origin
+
- [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers (Desktop)](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm)
- [Firefox Desktop](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/) (for `Firefox Mobile` & `Fennec` check in the `Add-ons`)
- [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak)
-- [uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md)
+