From d3f3f38e5f2445d7ede8963c432ac23a181515c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yokoffing <11689349+yokoffing@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 25 Oct 2022 18:26:22 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] added to FAQ --- README.md | 11 ++++++----- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b44d7e0..dae8c32 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -100,9 +100,7 @@ Security settings protect your data from harm, theft, and unauthorized use. *** # Privacy :lock: -Privacy features limit the amount of data that companies can collect about you. Privacy is a [spectrum](https://blog.thenewoil.org/the-privacy-myth-binary-vs-spectrum). What you need varies on your [threat model](https://thenewoil.org/threatmodel.html), interest, and skillset.^[*why should I care? I have nothing to hide*](https://aeon.co/essays/privacy-matters-because-it-empowers-us-all) - -(You can watch [this short video](https://youtu.be/Wpkh-hfULgE) to understand the difference between security and privacy.) +Privacy features limit the amount of data that companies can collect about you. Privacy is a [spectrum](https://blog.thenewoil.org/the-privacy-myth-binary-vs-spectrum). What you need varies on your [threat model](https://thenewoil.org/threatmodel.html), interest, and skillset.^[*why should I care? I have nothing to hide*](https://aeon.co/essays/privacy-matters-because-it-empowers-us-all) ### Blocklists [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/blocklists) @@ -295,7 +293,7 @@ Allowlist entries override any blocks. These entries may be needed for `Strict` Click [here](https://nextdns.io/?from=xujj63g5)! ### Can I block YouTube ads with NextDNS only? -[No, you can't](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/how-do-i-block-ads-on-youtube/253/2) block first-party ads using only DNS-level blocking (see below). +[No, you can't](https://discourse.pi-hole.net/t/how-do-i-block-ads-on-youtube/253/2) block first-party ads using only DNS-level blocking. ### Do I still need an adblocker with NextDNS? [1](https://help.nextdns.io/t/x2hzbps/using-nextdns-why-is-ublock-origin-still-catching-lots-of-ads) Yes. On desktops, [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) with [uBlock Origin](https://addons.mozilla.org/blog/ublock-origin-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ad-blocker/) is highly recommended: @@ -303,9 +301,12 @@ Yes. On desktops, [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) with [uB * [Block DNS requests](https://old.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/l7xetb/network_priority_for_firefoxs_enhanced_tracking/gle2mqn/?web2x=&context=3) from being sent in the first place ([Firefox only](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Dashboard:-Settings#disable-prefetching)) [1](https://help.nextdns.io/t/x2hzbps/using-nextdns-why-is-ublock-origin-still-catching-lots-of-ads) * Read the full list of advantages [here](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/About-%22Why-uBlock-Origin-works-so-much-better-than-Pi%E2%80%91hole-does%3F%22) -### Does NextDNS hide internet activity from my Internet Service Provider (ISP)? +### Does NextDNS hide activity from my Internet Service Provider (ISP)? [No](https://www.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/tavcgm/comment/i039u1r/?context=3). NextDNS is only concerned about DNS traffic. You would need a [quality](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK4MQv-OwyM) [VPN](https://www.ivpn.net/blog/why-you-dont-need-a-vpn/) to hide all activity from your ISP. +### What is the difference between security, privacy, and anonymity? +See [article](https://thenewoil.org/secprivanon.html) | [video](https://youtu.be/Wpkh-hfULgE) + *** # Mentions :books: