<![CDATA[Firefox privacy settings worth actually changing (practical guide)]]>Most Firefox privacy guides go one of two ways: 'just enable Strict Mode' or 'change 50 about:config settings.' This covers what actually matters:

  • Strict ETP (Enhanced Tracking Protection) — reduces cross-site tracking significantly
  • DNS-over-HTTPS — encrypts DNS queries from your ISP
  • HTTPS-Only Mode — practical safety improvement with low breakage
  • media.peerconnection.ice.default_address_only — blocks WebRTC IP leaks through VPNs
  • Extensions worth having vs. extension bloat

The post also covers what not to do (too many privacy extensions paradoxically increases fingerprint uniqueness).

Full breakdown: https://dev.to/weatherclockdash/firefox-privacy-settings-a-practical-guide-not-paranoia-level-228p

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Firefox Privacy Settings: A Practical Guide (Not Paranoia-Level)

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