From f76e4e013a14722cbf875260157e72c2f831a0d3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: the-weird-aquarian Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:24:07 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] added cromite, updated versions & other changes --- Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md | 17 ++++++- Privacy Settings/Brave.md | 37 ++++++++++++-- Privacy Settings/{Bromite.md => Cromite.md} | 33 ++++++++++--- Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md | 2 +- Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md | 15 +++--- README.md | 55 ++++++++++----------- 6 files changed, 108 insertions(+), 51 deletions(-) rename Privacy Settings/{Bromite.md => Cromite.md} (63%) diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md index 83e8525..dc7b1c9 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md @@ -14,6 +14,9 @@ Go to Settings - Prevent fingerprinting via language settings: On - Safe Browsing: Standard protection - Allow sites to check if you have payment methods saved: Off +- Unstoppable Domains: Disabled +- Ethereum Name Service: Disabled +- 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/) @@ -34,6 +37,12 @@ Go to Settings +## Brave wallet +- Display Web3 notifications: Off +- Enable NFT discovery: Off + + + ## Search engines - Standard Tab: DuckDuckGo or any other privacy respecting search engine like Brave/Startpage etc. - Private Tab: DuckDuckGo or any other privacy respecting search engine like Brave/Startpage etc. @@ -65,6 +74,12 @@ NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check ou +## Appearance +- Show Rewards icon: Off +- Brave Ads: Off + + + ## New Tab Page - Show Sponsored Images: Off @@ -78,4 +93,4 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als ## Addresses and more -- Save and fill addresses: Off +- Save and fill addresses: Off \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md index 14f92d3..e6b068f 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ Go to Settings ## Appearance +- Show Brave News button in address bar: Off - Always show full URLs: On - Show autocomplete suggestions in address bar > - Top sites: Off @@ -22,6 +23,13 @@ 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 + + + ## Privacy and security - Use Google services for push messaging: Off - Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A): Off @@ -40,19 +48,38 @@ Go to Settings Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query +#### Site and Shields Settings +- Additional permissions > + - Ethereum: Block sites from accessing the Ethereum provider API + - Solana: Block sites from accessing the Solana provider API + ## Search engine -- Normal window: DuckDuckGo or any other -privacy respecting search engine from Manage search engines. -- Private window: DuckDuckGo or any other -privacy respecting search engine from Manage search engines. +- 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 +## Web3 + +#### Wallet +- Show Brave Wallet icon on toolbar: Off +- Enable NFT discovery +- Automatically pin NFTs: Off + +#### Web3 Domains +- Resolve Unstoppable Domains domain names: Disabled +- Resolve Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain names: Disabled +- Resolve Solana Name Service (SNS) domain names: Disabled + + + +## Autofill and passwords #### Password Manager - Offer to save passwords: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Bromite.md b/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md similarity index 63% rename from Privacy Settings/Bromite.md rename to Privacy Settings/Cromite.md index b6e33cd..fc28998 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Bromite.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md @@ -1,15 +1,15 @@ -# Bromite Privacy Settings +# Cromite Privacy Settings Go to Settings. -## Search Engine +## Search engine - DuckDuckGo -## Passwords +## Password Manager - Save passwords: Off - Auto Sign-in: Off @@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als ## Privacy and security +- Safe Browsing: Standard Protection - Always use secure connections: On - Access payment methods: Off - Preload pages: No preloading @@ -37,11 +38,13 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als - 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 MullvadDNS, enter https://adblock.doh.mullvad.net/dns-query + Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query - Incognito mode > Enable history: Off -- "Do Not Track": On -- Autocomplete searches and URLs: Off +- Send a "Do Not Track" request: On +- Privacy Sandbox > + - Trials: Off +- Improve search suggestions: Off @@ -50,13 +53,29 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als +## Ad blocking +- Enable Adblock Plus: On +- Filter lists: Select lists based on your language + + + ## Site settings - Cookies: Block third-party cookies -- JavaScript JIT: Off - Ads: Off - Your device use: Off +- JavaScript JIT: Off +- Viewport Size Protection: On ## Downloads - Ask where to save files: On + + + +## Google services +- Allow Cromite sign-in: Off +- Help improve Cromite's features and performance: Off +- Make searches and browsing better: Off +- Improve search suggestions: Off +- Touch to Search: Off \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md index 2b3da22..c2d8f9c 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md @@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als - 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 MullvadDNS, enter https://adblock.doh.mullvad.net/dns-query + Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query - "Do Not Track": On - Privacy Sandbox (Does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium) > diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md index b322c1a..b373170 100644 --- a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ Go to Settings. -## Autofill +## Autofill and passwords #### Google Password Manager - Settings > @@ -39,11 +39,16 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als ## Privacy and security -#### Cookies and other site data +#### Third-party cookies - Block third-party cookies - Send a "Do Not Track" request with your browsing traffic: On - Preload pages > No preloading +#### Ad privacy +- Ad topics: Off +- Site-suggested ads: Off +- Ad measurement: Off + #### Security - Standard Protection - Help improve security on the web for everyone: Off @@ -58,14 +63,10 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als - Additional permissions > Your device use > Don't allow sites to know when you're actively using your device - Additional content settings > Intrusive ads > Ads are blocked on sites known to show intrusive or misleading ads -#### Privacy Sandbox -**This section does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium** -- Trials: Off - ## Search engine -- Search engine used in address bar: DuckDuckGo or add any other privacy respecting search engine from Manage search engines. +- 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/README.md b/README.md index 86325a9..c644dfe 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,6 @@ ## Contents - [Privacy Settings](#privacy-settings) -- [Recommended Extensions](#recommended-extensions) - - [Extension Settings](#extension-settings) +- [Extension Settings](#extension-settings) - [Changelog](#changelog) - [FAQs](#faqs) - [Privacy Best Practices](#privacy-best-practices) @@ -24,29 +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) | 1.57.49 | -| [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.56.20 | +| [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.57.62 | +| [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) | - | -| [Bromite](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Bromite.md) | 108.0.5359.156 | | [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 | | [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) | 116.0.3 | -| [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 116.3.0 | -| [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 116.3.0 | -| [Gboard](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 13.2.04.543712237 | +| [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 | +| [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) | 116.0.5845.97 | -| [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 115.0.5790.168 | +| [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 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) | 115.0.1901.203 | -| [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 115.0.1901.208 | +| [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 | | [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) | - | @@ -56,23 +55,19 @@ | [Twitter](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) | 6.1.3035.277 | +| [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 6.2.3110.52 | | [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 19045.3324) | -| [Windows 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 22621.2134) | +| [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) | | [YouTube](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/YouTube.md) | - | | [Zoom](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Zoom.md) | - | -## Recommended Extensions -- uBlock Origin: [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm), [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/), [Microsoft Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak) - -NOTE: Above extensions are also available for Firefox Mobile and Fennec in the Add-ons. - -### Extension Settings -Setting up the above mentioned extensions: -- [uBlock Origin](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md) +## Extension Settings +- Download uBlock Origin: [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm), [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/), [Microsoft Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak) +
Also available for Firefox Mobile and Fennec in the `Add-ons`. +- [uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md) @@ -103,7 +98,7 @@ The TL;DR version of best practices for digital privacy: - Opt for privacy respecting alternatives for search engines, emails, browsers etc. - Enable multifactor authentication for added security. - Keep your apps and operating system updated. -- Use open-source softwares and apps whenever possible (NOTE: open-source doesn't always necessarily mean secure). +- Use open-source softwares and apps whenever possible (open-source doesn't always necessarily mean secure). - Regularly review and revoke unnecessary permissions for software and apps. - Share information sparingly & only provide what is necessary. - Consider using false information when appropriate (Never knowingly provide false information to legal entities, law enforcement, medical professionals, banks, etc.). @@ -115,12 +110,12 @@ The TL;DR version of best practices for digital privacy: ## Additional Resources -For better privacy respecting alternatives, unbiased reviews and more information, check out: +For better privacy respecting alternatives, reviews and more information, check out: #### Recommendations, alternatives & reviews - [Privacy Guides](https://www.privacyguides.org) -- [Techlore Resources](https://techlore.tech/resources.html) -- [RestorePrivacy](https://restoreprivacy.com/) +- [Techlore Resources](https://www.techlore.tech/resources.html) +- [RestorePrivacy](https://restoreprivacy.com/) (Only for reviews, not recommendations) - [PRISM Break](https://prism-break.org/) - [Awesome Privacy](https://github.com/pluja/awesome-privacy) - [Privacy Respecting](https://github.com/nikitavoloboev/privacy-respecting) @@ -131,8 +126,8 @@ For better privacy respecting alternatives, unbiased reviews and more informatio - [Mozilla Blog](https://blog.mozilla.org/) - [Spread Privacy](https://spreadprivacy.com/) - [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) +- Techlore: [Website](https://www.techlore.tech), [GitHub](https://github.com/techlore), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/Techlore/) +- The New Oil: [Website](https://thenewoil.org/) ,[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/TheNewOil) - [The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Online Anonymity](https://anonymousplanet.org/guide.html) - [The Data Detox Kit](https://datadetoxkit.org) - [Personal security checklist](https://github.com/Lissy93/personal-security-checklist)