Browser Privacy and Security Checklist

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Written By Joshua Richland

Lock down your browser in just a few minutes — no tech skills needed.

✅ Step 1: Use a Private Browser

Choose a browser that respects your privacy from the start:

  • Firefox – Customizable and privacy-focused

  • Brave – Blocks ads and trackers by default

  • ⚠️ Edge – Better than Chrome, but still sends data to Microsoft

  • ❌ Chrome – Built by Google, designed to collect your data

💡 Tip: Use one browser for logins and another for private research or everyday browsing.

🔒 Step 2: Change These Browser Privacy & Security Settings

Go into your browser’s Settings or Preferences, and adjust the following:

  • Block or set strict protection against third-party cookies, trackers, and fingerprinting

  • Turn off search suggestions

  • Set your default search engine to DuckDuckGo

  • Disable location, microphone, and camera access to websites

  • Enable “Do Not Sell or Share My Data” (if available)

  • Regularly delete browsing data: history, cookies, cache, form info, etc.

  • Disable password saving in your browser – use a password manager instead

  • Disable auto-fill for forms and credit card info

  • Enable “Always use private browsing mode”

  • Block pop-ups and auto-redirects

  • Enable warning for when sites try to install add-ons

  • Disable all browser data collection options

  • Enable blocking of dangerous content

  • Enable HTTPS-only mode

  • Disable WebRTC to prevent IP leaks (especially when using a VPN)

✅ Most of these settings can be found in your browser’s Privacy, Security, or Advanced sections.

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Joshua Richland