diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md index f7e46c5..031268b 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Android-11.md @@ -1,5 +1,7 @@ # Android 11 Privacy Settings +### :warning: Support for Android 11 has officially ended on Feb 05, 2024.
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.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md index 8edb47c..7737549 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md @@ -24,21 +24,17 @@ Go to Settings ## Privacy and security +- 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/) +
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query + - Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimizer -#### 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/) -
Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query -- Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimizer - -#### Site and Shields Settings -- Additional permissions > +- Site and Shields Settings > Additional permissions > - Ethereum: Block sites from accessing the Ethereum provider API - Solana: Block sites from accessing the Solana provider API ---- - - Use Google services for push messaging: Off - Auto-redirect AMP pages: On - Auto-redirect tracking URLs: On diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md index 82b3151..dce5614 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info or credit card details in browsers. A password man ## Enhanced Tracking Protection -- Enhanced Tracking Protection: On +- On - Strict - Tell websites not to share & sell data: On @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info or credit card details in browsers. A password man -## Add-ons +## Extensions Check [recommended extensions](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings#recommended-extensions) to add diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md index 16c04c7..db78710 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md @@ -8,12 +8,7 @@ Go to Settings. ## Google services **This section does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium** - -- Allow Chrome sign-in: Off -- Help improve Chrome's features and performance: Off -- Make searches and browsing better: Off -- Improve search suggestions: Off -- Touch to Search: Off +- All off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md b/Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md index 2008319..017fa4a 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/WhatsApp.md @@ -1,11 +1,11 @@ # WhatsApp Privacy Settings -Click 3 dots on top > Settings +Tap on the 3 dots on top > Settings ## Account -- Two-step verification > Turn on > Create a secure PIN (123456 or 098765 is not a secure PIN.) +- Two-step verification > Turn on > Create a secure PIN (`123456` or `098765` is not a secure PIN.) NOTE: When asked for Email, make sure you provide an email which has adequate security measures like a strong password and 2FA enabled. Alternatively you can skip this, but then if you forget your PIN, you won't be able to re-register your phone number with WhatsApp. @@ -18,20 +18,20 @@ NOTE: When asked for Email, make sure you provide an email which has adequate se - Who can see when I'm online: Same as last seen #### Profile photo -- Who can see my Profile Photo: Do not select Everyone +- Who can see my Profile Photo: Do not select `Everyone` #### About -- Who can see my About: Do not select Everyone +- Who can see my About: Do not select `Everyone` #### Read receipts - Off #### Default message timer - Select whatever suits you -- For enabling disappearing messages for existing chats: Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Disappearing messages +- To enable disappearing messages for existing chats: Go to a particular chat > Tap on 3 dots on top > Disappearing messages #### Groups -- Who can add me to groups: Do not select Everyone +- Who can add me to groups: Do not select `Everyone` #### Live location - Check with whom you're sharing your live location and disable accordingly. @@ -39,11 +39,12 @@ NOTE: When asked for Email, make sure you provide an email which has adequate se #### Calls - Silence unknown callers: On -#### Fingerprint lock -- Unlock with fingerprint: On +#### App lock +- Unlock with biometric: On #### Advanced - Protect IP address in calls: On (Will reduce call quality) +- Disable link previews: On diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md index 876644f..1a4b05a 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10.md @@ -75,7 +75,8 @@ Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, s ## Accounts #### Your info -Delete your account picture and set it to default as mentioned below: +**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: - 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`. diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md index e2a897b..1719834 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md @@ -117,7 +117,8 @@ Be sure not to uninstall anything important. If you have doubts about any app, s ## Accounts #### Your info -Delete your account picture and set it to default as mentioned below: +**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: - 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`. @@ -150,6 +151,12 @@ NOTE: `AppData` is a hidden folder by default. To enable: in file explorer on to #### General - All off +#### Recall & Snapshots +**This feature is not available on all devices** +- Save Snapshots: Off +- Delete Snapshots > + - Delete all snapshots: Delete all + #### Speech - Online speech recognition: Off @@ -199,7 +206,7 @@ Open file explorer. Click 3 dots menu on top > Options > ## 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) @@ -209,17 +216,17 @@ Win key + r > type `services.msc` > press enter ## 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 `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 ## Disable Copilot -Win key + r > type `regedit` > press enter > Yes +Press `Win key + r` > type `regedit` > press enter > Yes - Navigate to `Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows` - In the left navigation window, right click on `Windows` > New > Key > name it `WindowsCopilot` diff --git a/Privacy Settings/YouTube.md b/Privacy Settings/YouTube.md index fa0f32f..c688841 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/YouTube.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/YouTube.md @@ -3,7 +3,4 @@ Go to [YouTube Settings](https://www.youtube.com/account) ## Privacy - -#### Playlists and subscriptions -- Keep all my saved playlists private: On - Keep all my subscriptions private: On \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7a95561..7daf7f9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -54,15 +54,15 @@ - [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) - [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) - [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) -- [Windows 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) +- [Windows 10](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) +- [Windows 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) - [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) ## Extension Settings -[uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md) + [uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md)
Download uBlock Origin @@ -138,11 +138,14 @@ For better privacy respecting alternatives, reviews and more information, check - [National Cybersecurity Alliance - Stay Safe Online](https://staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/) - [Zebra Crossing: An easy-to-use digital safety checklist](https://github.com/narwhalacademy/zebra-crossing) - [Privacy Not Included](https://foundation.mozilla.org/en/privacynotincluded/) +- TechCrunch: [Privacy](https://techcrunch.com/category/privacy/), [Security](https://techcrunch.com/category/security/) +- [XDA - Privacy](https://www.xda-developers.com/tag/privacy/) +- [TechRadar - Cyber Security](https://www.techradar.com/computing/computing-security/cyber-security) - [IVPN Privacy Guides](https://www.ivpn.net/privacy-guides/) - [r/privacy](https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/) -- [Access Now Blog](https://www.accessnow.org/blog/) - [Fossbytes - Security](https://fossbytes.com/category/security/) - [Bitwarden Blog](https://bitwarden.com/blog/) +- [Access Now Blog](https://www.accessnow.org/blog/) - [Bleeping Computer](https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/) - [The Hacker News](https://thehackernews.com/) diff --git a/icons/ublock.svg b/icons/ublock.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ea2ffd3 --- /dev/null +++ b/icons/ublock.svg @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/icons/windows.png b/icons/windows.png deleted file mode 100644 index 9308d40..0000000 Binary files a/icons/windows.png and /dev/null differ diff --git a/icons/windows_10.svg b/icons/windows_10.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3be9467 --- /dev/null +++ b/icons/windows_10.svg @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ + + + diff --git a/icons/windows_11.svg b/icons/windows_11.svg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c8980b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/icons/windows_11.svg @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ + + + + + + +