mirror of
https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org.git
synced 2025-07-28 22:31:07 +00:00
Remove I2P and Freenet (#1756)
This commit is contained in:
@@ -1,37 +1,8 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: "Desktop Browsers"
|
||||
icon: octicons/browser-16
|
||||
icon: material/laptop
|
||||
---
|
||||
These are our currently recommended desktop web browsers and configurations. In general, we recommend keeping extensions to a minimum; they have privileged access within your browser, require you to trust the developer, can make you [stand out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Device_fingerprint#Browser_fingerprint), and [weaken](https://groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/g/chromium-extensions/c/0ei-UCHNm34/m/lDaXwQhzBAAJ) site isolation.
|
||||
|
||||
### Tor Browser
|
||||
|
||||
!!! recommendation
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Tor Browser** is the choice if you need anonymity, as it provides you with access to the Tor Bridges and [Tor Network](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tor_(network)), along with settings and extensions that are automatically configured by the default security levels: *Standard*, *Safer* and *Safest*.
|
||||
|
||||
The Tor Browser is designed to prevent fingerprinting, or identifying you based on your browser configuration. Therefore, it is imperative that you do **not** modify the browser beyond the default [security levels](https://tb-manual.torproject.org/security-settings/).
|
||||
|
||||
For further information about the Tor Browser, we suggest taking a look at the [manual](https://tb-manual.torproject.org/about/).
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://www.torproject.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:simple-torproject:](http://2gzyxa5ihm7nsggfxnu52rck2vv4rvmdlkiu3zzui5du4xyclen53wid.onion){ .card-link title=Onion }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://tb-manual.torproject.org/){ .card-link title=Documentation }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://gitweb.torproject.org/tor-browser.git/){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://donate.torproject.org/){ .card-link title=Contribute }
|
||||
|
||||
??? downloads
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-windows11: Windows](https://www.torproject.org/download/)
|
||||
- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://www.torproject.org/download/)
|
||||
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://www.torproject.org/download/)
|
||||
- [:simple-flathub: Flatpak](https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.github.micahflee.torbrowser-launcher)
|
||||
|
||||
!!! danger
|
||||
|
||||
You should **never** install any additional extensions on Tor Browser, including the ones we suggest for Firefox. Nor should you manually enable HTTPS-only mode or edit `about:config` settings. Browser extensions and non-standard settings make you stand out from others on the Tor network, thus making your browser easier to [fingerprint](https://support.torproject.org/glossary/browser-fingerprinting).
|
||||
These are our currently recommended desktop web browsers and configurations for standard/non-anonymous browsing. If you need to browse the internet anonymously, you should use [Tor](tor.md) instead. In general, we recommend keeping your browser extensions to a minimum; they have privileged access within your browser, require you to trust the developer, can make you [stand out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Device_fingerprint#Browser_fingerprint), and [weaken](https://groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/g/chromium-extensions/c/0ei-UCHNm34/m/lDaXwQhzBAAJ) site isolation.
|
||||
|
||||
### Firefox
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -59,7 +30,7 @@ These are our currently recommended desktop web browsers and configurations. In
|
||||
|
||||
#### Recommended Configuration
|
||||
|
||||
Tor Browser is the only way to truly browse the internet anonymously. When you use Firefox, we recommend changing the following settings to protect your privacy from certain parties, but all browsers other than [Tor Browser](#tor-browser) will be traceable by *somebody* in some regard or another.
|
||||
Tor Browser is the only way to truly browse the internet anonymously. When you use Firefox, we recommend changing the following settings to protect your privacy from certain parties, but all browsers other than [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) will be traceable by *somebody* in some regard or another.
|
||||
|
||||
These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings** → **Privacy & Security**.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -120,7 +91,7 @@ The [Arkenfox project](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js) provides a set of ca
|
||||
Brave is built upon the Chromium web browser project, so it should feel familiar and have minimal website compatibility issues.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://brave.com/){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:simple-torproject:](https://brave4u7jddbv7cyviptqjc7jusxh72uik7zt6adtckl5f4nwy2v72qd.onion){ .card-link title=Onion }
|
||||
[:simple-torbrowser:](https://brave4u7jddbv7cyviptqjc7jusxh72uik7zt6adtckl5f4nwy2v72qd.onion){ .card-link title="Onion Service" }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://brave.com/privacy/browser/){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://support.brave.com/){ .card-link title=Documentation}
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
@@ -135,7 +106,7 @@ The [Arkenfox project](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js) provides a set of ca
|
||||
|
||||
#### Recommended Configuration
|
||||
|
||||
Tor Browser is the only way to truly browse the internet anonymously. When you use Brave, we recommend changing the following settings to protect your privacy from certain parties, but all browsers other than the [Tor Browser](#tor-browser) will be traceable by *somebody* in some regard or another.
|
||||
Tor Browser is the only way to truly browse the internet anonymously. When you use Brave, we recommend changing the following settings to protect your privacy from certain parties, but all browsers other than the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser) will be traceable by *somebody* in some regard or another.
|
||||
|
||||
These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings**.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -189,7 +160,7 @@ Disable built-in extensions you do not use in **Extensions**
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
1. Brave is **not** as resistant to fingerprinting as the Tor Browser and far fewer people use Brave with Tor, so you will stand out. Where [strong anonymity is required](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018121491-What-is-a-Private-Window-with-Tor-Connectivity-) use the [Tor Browser](#tor-browser).
|
||||
1. Brave is **not** as resistant to fingerprinting as the Tor Browser and far fewer people use Brave with Tor, so you will stand out. Where [strong anonymity is required](https://support.brave.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018121491-What-is-a-Private-Window-with-Tor-Connectivity-) use the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser).
|
||||
|
||||
##### IPFS
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -233,36 +204,3 @@ We generally do not recommend installing any extensions as they increase your at
|
||||
- [:simple-microsoftedge: Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak)
|
||||
|
||||
We suggest following the [developer's documentation](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Blocking-mode) and picking one of the "modes". Additional filter lists can impact performance and may increase attack surface, so only apply what you need. If there is a [vulnerability in uBlock Origin](https://portswigger.net/research/ublock-i-exfiltrate-exploiting-ad-blockers-with-css) a third-party filter could add malicious rules that can potentially steal user data.
|
||||
|
||||
### Snowflake
|
||||
|
||||
!!! recommendation
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Snowflake** allows you to donate bandwidth to the Tor Project by operating a "Snowflake proxy" within your browser.
|
||||
|
||||
People who are censored can use Snowflake proxies to connect to the Tor network. Snowflake is a great way to contribute to the network even if you don't have the technical know-how to run a Tor relay or bridge.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://snowflake.torproject.org/){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/anti-censorship/pluggable-transports/snowflake/-/wikis/Technical%20Overview){ .card-link title=Documentation}
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://gitweb.torproject.org/pluggable-transports/snowflake.git/){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://donate.torproject.org/){ .card-link title=Contribute }
|
||||
|
||||
??? downloads
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-firefoxbrowser: Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/torproject-snowflake/){ .card-link title=Firefox }
|
||||
- [:simple-googlechrome: Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/snowflake/mafpmfcccpbjnhfhjnllmmalhifmlcie){ .card-link title=Chrome }
|
||||
- [:octicons-browser-16: Web](https://snowflake.torproject.org/embed "Leave this page open to be a Snowflake proxy")
|
||||
|
||||
??? tip "Embedded Snowflake"
|
||||
|
||||
You can enable Snowflake in your browser by clicking the switch below and ==leaving this page open==. You can also install Snowflake as a browser extension to have it always run while your browser is open, however adding third-party extensions can increase your attack surface.
|
||||
|
||||
<center><iframe src="https://snowflake.torproject.org/embed.html" width="320" height="240" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></center>
|
||||
<small>If the embed does not appear for you, ensure you are not blocking the third-party frame from `torproject.org`. Alternatively, visit [this page](https://snowflake.torproject.org/embed.html).</small>
|
||||
|
||||
Snowflake does not increase your privacy in any way, nor is it used to connect to the Tor network within your personal browser. However, if your internet connection is uncensored, you should consider running it to help people in censored networks achieve better privacy themselves. There is no need to worry about which websites people are accessing through your proxy—their visible browsing IP address will match their Tor exit node, not yours.
|
||||
|
||||
Running a Snowflake proxy is low-risk, even moreso than running a Tor relay or bridge which are already not particularly risky endeavours. However, it does still proxy traffic through your network which can be impactful in some ways, especially if your network is bandwidth-limited. Make sure you understand [how Snowflake works](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/anti-censorship/pluggable-transports/snowflake/-/wikis/home) before deciding whether to run a proxy.
|
||||
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user