From da0473f117b3aca22a0b101378ac87b613a96e4c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yokoffing <11689349+yokoffing@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:32:29 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] grammar; wording --- README.md | 16 +++++++--------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9f17e72..007842c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -90,9 +90,9 @@ Privacy features block certain requests so that companies cannot track your info ### Blocklists [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/blocklists) -Blocklists are community generated lists that block ads and [trackers](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/what-you-should-know-about-web-tracking-and-how-it-affects-your-online-privacy-42935355525/). They can be categorized into various levels of coverage: -1) **None**: no breakage; true [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget); NextDNS still protects against known malicious threats (see [Security](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#security-cop)) but will allow ads and trackers; use for routers -2) **Basic**: unlikely breakage; lenient protection; allows for many ads and tracker when compared to other lists +Blocklists are community generated lists that block ads and [trackers](https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/what-you-should-know-about-web-tracking-and-how-it-affects-your-online-privacy-42935355525/). They can be categorized into five tiers of coverage: +1) **None**: no breakage; true [set-and-forget](https://glosbe.com/en/en/set-and-forget); NextDNS still protects against known malicious threats (see [Security](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config#security-cop)) but will allow ads and trackers; ideal for router profiles +2) **Basic**: rare breakage; lenient protection; very forgiving towards trackers in comparison to other lists 3) **Balanced:** minimal breakage; usually doesn't interfere with user experience; allowlist occasionally 4) **Strict:** moderate breakage; prioritizes privacy over user experience; will need to build a personal allowlist 5) **Aggressive:** excessive breakage; use on a separate profile to [lockdown single-purpose devices](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/uqap3n/comment/i8q8alf/?context=3) @@ -102,15 +102,15 @@ Here's a compliation of popular blocklists available in NextDNS: | Basic | Balanced | Strict | Aggressive | |:---------------------------------: |:---------------------------------: |:------------------------------: |:----------------------------------------: | | 1Hosts (mini) | 1Hosts (Lite) | 1Hosts (Pro) | 1Hosts (Xtra) | -| oisd (?) | oisd | NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist | Goodbye Ads | +| oisd | oisd | NextDNS Ads & Trackers Blocklist | Goodbye Ads | | | NoTrack Tracker Blocklist | Lightswitch05 - Ads & Tracking | Energized Ultimate | +From my testing and user feedback, **Balanced** is a great tier to use if you're trying DNS-level blocking for the first time. + ### Native Tracking Protection [1](https://github.com/nextdns/metadata/tree/master/privacy/native) Add all the device brands that you use. There's no advantage in adding brands you don't have; however, there’s no disadvantage in adding unused brands, either. -
- Xiaomi Huawei Samsung @@ -120,8 +120,6 @@ Add all the device brands that you use. There's no advantage in adding brands yo Roku Sonos -
- ### Block Disguised Third-Party Trackers [1](https://github.com/nextdns/cname-cloaking-blocklist/blob/master/domains) [2](https://medium.com/nextdns/cname-cloaking-the-dangerous-disguise-of-third-party-trackers-195205dc522a) [3](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2102.09301.pdf) [4](https://tma.ifip.org/2020/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2020/06/tma2020-camera-paper66.pdf) ![Enabled](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/crssi/NextDNS-Config/main/icons/enabled.svg) Block Disguised Third-Party Trackers @@ -148,7 +146,7 @@ Denylist entries block any requests from that source. # Allowlist :white_check_mark: -Allowlist entries overrides any blocks. +Allowlist entries override any blocks.