From b457e90d3f097715d54a72e338a1a3702661806f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: the-weird-aquarian Date: Mon, 13 Nov 2023 02:12:12 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] updated settings & versions --- Privacy Settings/Android-10.md | 2 ++ Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md | 4 ++- Privacy Settings/Brave.md | 35 ++++++++++++++++-------- Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md | 22 ++++++++++----- Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md | 8 +++++- Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md | 9 ++---- Privacy Settings/Reddit.md | 10 +++---- Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md | 15 ++++++++-- README.md | 26 +++++++++--------- 9 files changed, 82 insertions(+), 49 deletions(-) diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-10.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-10.md index 8c9f5a5..b48eda9 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Android-10.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Android-10.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # Android 10 Privacy Settings +### :warning: Support for Android 10 has officially ended on Mar 06, 2023.
To ensure your device's security, please upgrade to the latest Android version. + Go to Settings **The actual location of the settings might differ from device to device. The following are according to stock android.** diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md index ff956f3..01e4dda 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md @@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ Go to Settings Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query +- Block cookie consent notices: On - Send a "Do Not Track" request: On - Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A): Off - Automatically send diagnostic reports: Off @@ -63,7 +64,8 @@ NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check ou ## Site settings -- Cookies: Block third-party cookies +- Cookies > + - Block third-party cookies diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md index 35c80e0..5fadfec 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md @@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ Go to Settings - Always show full URLs: On - Show autocomplete suggestions in address bar > - Top sites: Off + - Leo AI Assistant: Off @@ -57,16 +58,6 @@ Go to Settings -## Search engine -- Normal window: DuckDuckGo/Brave/Startpage or any other -privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`. -- Private window: DuckDuckGo/Brave/Startpage or any other -privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`. -- Improve search suggestions: Off -- Web Discovery Project: Off - - - ## Web3 #### Wallet @@ -81,11 +72,28 @@ privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`. +## Leo +- Show Leo icon in the sidebar: Off +- Show suggested prompts in the conversation: Off + + + +## Search engine +- Normal window: DuckDuckGo/Brave/Startpage or any other +privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`. +- Private window: DuckDuckGo/Brave/Startpage or any other +privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`. +- Improve search suggestions: Off +- Web Discovery Project: Off + + + ## Autofill and passwords #### Password Manager -- Offer to save passwords: Off -- Auto Sign-in: Off +- Settings > + - Offer to save passwords: Off + - Auto Sign-in: Off NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews). @@ -98,6 +106,9 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als #### Addresses and more - Save and fill addresses: Off +#### Allow auto-fill in private windows +- Off + ## Languages diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md index b781312..58a44be 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md @@ -44,29 +44,37 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als ## Privacy and security +- Third-party cookies > + - Block third-party cookies + - Block third-party cookies > Allow related sites to see your activity in the group: Off +- Ad privacy (Does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium) > + - Ad topics: Off + - Site-suggested ads: Off + - Ad measurement: Off +- Send a "Do Not Track" request: On +- Preload pages: No preloading - Safe Browsing (Does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium) > - Standard Protection - Standard Protection > Help improve security on the web: Off - Always use secure connections: On -- Access payment methods: Off -- 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/dns/) Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query -- Send a "Do Not Track" request: On -- Privacy Sandbox (Does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium) > - - Trials: Off +- Access payment methods: Off ## Site settings -- Cookies: Block third-party cookies -- Ads: Off + +#### Permissions - Your device use: Off +#### Content +- Intrusive ads: Off + ## Downloads diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md index 66d69ca..1674ea3 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md @@ -43,7 +43,6 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als - Block third-party cookies - Allow related sites to see your activity in the group: Off - Send a "Do Not Track" request with your browsing traffic: On -- Preload pages > No preloading #### Ad privacy - Ad topics: Off @@ -66,6 +65,13 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als +## Performance + +#### Speed +- Preload pages: Off + + + ## Search engine - Search engine used in address bar: DuckDuckGo or add any other privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`. diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md index 3c346de..3d73d82 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md @@ -66,8 +66,6 @@ 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 @@ -82,16 +80,15 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als - Personalize my top sites in customize sidebar: Off #### App and notification settings -- Bing Chat > - - Automatically open Bing Chat in the sidebar: Off - - Allow access to any webpage or PDF: Off +- Copilot > + - Show Copilot: Off - Show shopping notifications: Off - Action center > - Automatically open Action Center to see how you can be rewarded for using Microsoft Edge: Off +- Search > Automatically open Search: Off - Games > - Automatically open Casual Games in the side pane: Off - Allow access to page URLs: Off -- Search > Automatically open Search: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Reddit.md b/Privacy Settings/Reddit.md index 2f073ed..1f295fa 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Reddit.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Reddit.md @@ -12,12 +12,10 @@ Remove all optional info like About etc and don't use your own picture as Avatar ## Safety & Privacy #### Privacy -- Show up in search results: Off -- Personalize all of Reddit based on the outbound links you click on: Off -- Personalize ads based on your Reddit activity and account info: Off -- Personalize ads based on information from our partners: Off -- Personalize ads based on your activity with our partners: Off -- Personalize recommendations based on your activity with our partners: Off +- Turn off everything + +#### Sensitive Advertising Categories +- Turn off everything #### Advanced Security - Use two-factor authentication > Scan the barcode using an authenticator app > Enter 6 digit code > Complete Setup > Click backup codes and save them > OK diff --git a/Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md b/Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md index 740c158..2008319 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md @@ -36,11 +36,20 @@ NOTE: When asked for Email, make sure you provide an email which has adequate se #### Live location - Check with whom you're sharing your live location and disable accordingly. +#### Calls +- Silence unknown callers: On + +#### Fingerprint lock +- Unlock with fingerprint: On + +#### Advanced +- Protect IP address in calls: On (Will reduce call quality) + ## Storage and data #### Media auto-download -- When using mobile data: Off -- When connected on Wi-Fi: Off -- When roaming: Off +- When using mobile data: Uncheck everything +- When connected on Wi-Fi: Uncheck everything +- When roaming: Uncheck everything diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f415703..53bf872 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -24,29 +24,29 @@ | [Android 14](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-14.md) | 14 (U) | | [Android Studio](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-Studio.md) | - | | [Apple ID](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Apple-ID.md) | - | -| [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.58.137 | -| [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.58.137 | +| [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.60.114 | +| [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.60.110 | | [Brave Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Search.md) | - | | [ChatGPT](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/ChatGPT.md) | - | -| [Cromite](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Cromite.md) | 117.0.5938.153 | +| [Cromite](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Cromite.md) | 119.0.6045.124 | | [Discord](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md) | - | | [DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md) | - | | [Facebook](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md) | - | -| [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 118.0.1 | -| [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 118.1.1 | -| [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 118.1.1 | +| [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 119.0.1 | +| [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 119.1.1 | +| [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 119.1.1 | | [Gboard](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 13.3.06.551538635 | | [Gmail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gmail.md) | - | | [Google Account](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) | - | -| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 117.0.5938.150 | -| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 117.0.5938.153 | +| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 119.0.6045.124 | +| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 119.0.6045.134 | | [Google Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Search.md) | - | | [Instagram](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md) | - | | [LinkedIn](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md) | - | | [Logi Options+](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logi-Options%2B.md) | - | | [Logitech Options](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logitech-Options.md) | - | -| [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 117.0.2045.60 | -| [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 117.0.2045.53 | +| [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 119.0.2151.58 | +| [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 119.0.2151.46 | | [Proton Mail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Proton-Mail.md) | - | | [Reddit](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.md) | - | | [Signal](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md) | - | @@ -55,11 +55,11 @@ | [Telegram](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Telegram.md) | - | | [Twitter (X)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md) | - | | [Visual Studio Code](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Visual-Studio-Code.md) | - | -| [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 6.2.3105.51 | +| [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 6.4.3160.42 | | [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 6.2.3110.143 | | [WhatsApp](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/WhatsApp.md) | - | -| [Windows 10](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3448) | -| [Windows 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 22621.2361) | +| [Windows 10](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3636) | +| [Windows 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 22621.2506) | | [YouTube](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/YouTube.md) | - | | [Zoom](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Zoom.md) | - |