The "Auto-redirect AMP pages" under Shields is actually so that if you are on a desktop and click on a link that someone has copy/pasted from their phone to you in a chat window or email, your desktop browser will auto load the desktop version of that page rather than the mobile version of that page. If you disable it, you will get the mobile version of a site on your desktop and it's not formatted for a desktop monitor.
@@KenHarrisio LOL me neither. When I first came across that setting in Brave a few months ago, I did a bit of searching and learned that "AMP" stands for "Accelerated Mobile Pages", originally created by Google. Thankfully there are no security issues associated with the setting, so it's perfectly safe to leave the setting on (redirects to PC version of a website). But I got a lot out of this video and tweaked some of my settings!
I'm amazed that I do many of the same things in my Brave browser settings that you do. The ad blockers don't seem to work at all in the Mac version of Brave. They do work perfectly in Linux, however. Again, I will study this video at length; there are a few points that need time to sink in. However...it's Christmas, so I'm off to sleep. I hope you and your enjoyed a "Mele Kalikimaka" today! Aloha.
Hey Jim, I hope you had a good Christmas! There's definitely some issues with the support for ad blockers on Apple and Android because of their app restrictions. Brave on iOS seems to work fine with blocking ads but I haven't tried it on Mac yet.
@@KenHarrisio In Sonoma on my M1, I can throw ublock Origin, Adblocker Ultimate on there. No dice. I wonder if the Brave browser for macOS is based on WebKit rather than Chromium, I've heard tell of things like that, but I haven't wrapped my head around them. Meanwhile...it's back to Debian for me! Take it easy!
Yep! I get the same! And, yes... Brave...and Firefox...etc... are all based on WebKit. If I don't want ads on my M1 Mac...I have to boot it into Asahi Linux. That solves the ad problem nicely.
@@donatedflea A friend's Windows 11 install also has ublock, Adblocker Ultimate, Privacy Badger, and Ghostery. No dice...still gets ads. Mystifying... I've long since moved all my old Windows PCs to Linux. That works. NO ads in Brave or Librewolf.
One of the things that prevents me from coming 100% to Brave is the PiP Window. Looks like Brave won't allow to have multiple PiP windows open at the same time AND there is no mute button on the pip window either, like in LibreWolf.
Yo let's say an attacker has access to my whole router web page and the only thing I have access to is my own computer. In this dilemma what program's should I use to protect my pc from the attacker that has full router control. Assume that I can't do anything but use my own pc. Thank you.
A VPN is absolutely the best option you have to protect against that issue. PrivacyGuides has three good recommendations on providers that passed stringent criteria to be selected.
@@KenHarrisio Thank you so much, I use a vpn to encrypt traffic but can't the attacker still do something bad like port forward my computer through the router or is the most damage they can do is see my traffic?
They'll be able to see your traffic going to the VPN provider, but nothing else. As far as ports, you have a secure tunnel going between your computer to the VPN provider, which protects against ports forwarded from the router. The exception to this would be if you had anything ran through a split tunnel (excluded from VPN protection).
TYSM for the private and secure setup the thing is that i am a website developer and when i am using JS brave doesn't render it correctly. I'm thinking this is because i blocked scripts what should I do, I still want privacy and security but still to have the ability to develop website applications.
The best way to fix issues like this where things don't load is to have a separate browser where all that works can be done, i.e. one browser for general browsing, one for account logins, one for work, etc. Otherwise, tradeoffs that have to be made all on one browser will cause a lot of inconvenience.
I'm not sure on that, I haven't personally ran into this issue before. I've seen others mention it though. I saw some of them mention that it was helpful to clear site settings (ctrl+shift+del) and reload the site.
Hey question what do you use for cloud storage and replacement if you do. For Google drive, Google docs etc? I find that the hardest thing because I’m a UIUX designer and I need cloud syncing capabilities for files and folders and images
I'm using Google Drive for the time being, with at least one other backup option depending on the type of data it is. Just so I can have a sense of where to go with recommendations, are you looking for something with more privacy and/or security?
@@kawaiihikari0 There's a couple different options depending on how much inconvienence you are willing to go through. You could stay on a main cloud provider (GDrive, OneDrive, etc) and encrypt everything locally using Cryptomator before it gets uploaded. This will add some friction to your process though it's not unmanageable. The other option would be to use something more privacy respecting. Sync advertises themselves as using zero knowledge encryption, though I haven't used the service or researched it enough to verify that. Other good options are Proton Drive and Tresorit.
The "Auto-redirect AMP pages" under Shields is actually so that if you are on a desktop and click on a link that someone has copy/pasted from their phone to you in a chat window or email, your desktop browser will auto load the desktop version of that page rather than the mobile version of that page. If you disable it, you will get the mobile version of a site on your desktop and it's not formatted for a desktop monitor.
Thanks, that's good to know! I wasn't aware of that aspect as I don't use mobile browsing.
@@KenHarrisio LOL me neither. When I first came across that setting in Brave a few months ago, I did a bit of searching and learned that "AMP" stands for "Accelerated Mobile Pages", originally created by Google. Thankfully there are no security issues associated with the setting, so it's perfectly safe to leave the setting on (redirects to PC version of a website). But I got a lot out of this video and tweaked some of my settings!
@@bigsky1970 Alright, well I learned something new today! Thanks for the support!
@@KenHarrisio Glad to share my knowledge as well!
I'm amazed that I do many of the same things in my Brave browser settings that you do. The ad blockers don't seem to work at all in the Mac version of Brave. They do work perfectly in Linux, however. Again, I will study this video at length; there are a few points that need time to sink in.
However...it's Christmas, so I'm off to sleep. I hope you and your enjoyed a "Mele Kalikimaka" today! Aloha.
Hey Jim, I hope you had a good Christmas!
There's definitely some issues with the support for ad blockers on Apple and Android because of their app restrictions. Brave on iOS seems to work fine with blocking ads but I haven't tried it on Mac yet.
@@KenHarrisio In Sonoma on my M1, I can throw ublock Origin, Adblocker Ultimate on there. No dice. I wonder if the Brave browser for macOS is based on WebKit rather than Chromium, I've heard tell of things like that, but I haven't wrapped my head around them. Meanwhile...it's back to Debian for me! Take it easy!
i have 2x pcs in the same room. both windows 11. one shows ads. one doesnt. fucked if i know why lol.
Yep! I get the same! And, yes... Brave...and Firefox...etc... are all based on WebKit. If I don't want ads on my M1 Mac...I have to boot it into Asahi Linux. That solves the ad problem nicely.
@@donatedflea A friend's Windows 11 install also has ublock, Adblocker Ultimate, Privacy Badger, and Ghostery. No dice...still gets ads. Mystifying... I've long since moved all my old Windows PCs to Linux. That works. NO ads in Brave or Librewolf.
One of the things that prevents me from coming 100% to Brave is the PiP Window. Looks like Brave won't allow to have multiple PiP windows open at the same time AND there is no mute button on the pip window either, like in LibreWolf.
Thanks for the informative video.
Excellent presentation
Yo let's say an attacker has access to my whole router web page and the only thing I have access to is my own computer. In this dilemma what program's should I use to protect my pc from the attacker that has full router control. Assume that I can't do anything but use my own pc. Thank you.
A VPN is absolutely the best option you have to protect against that issue. PrivacyGuides has three good recommendations on providers that passed stringent criteria to be selected.
@@KenHarrisio Thank you so much, I use a vpn to encrypt traffic but can't the attacker still do something bad like port forward my computer through the router or is the most damage they can do is see my traffic?
They'll be able to see your traffic going to the VPN provider, but nothing else.
As far as ports, you have a secure tunnel going between your computer to the VPN provider, which protects against ports forwarded from the router. The exception to this would be if you had anything ran through a split tunnel (excluded from VPN protection).
@@KenHarrisio ight thanks
@@KenHarrisio thoughts on major vpns just funnelling the data to say.. a US govt office? lol
TYSM for the private and secure setup the thing is that i am a website developer and when i am using JS brave doesn't render it correctly. I'm thinking this is because i blocked scripts what should I do, I still want privacy and security but still to have the ability to develop website applications.
The best way to fix issues like this where things don't load is to have a separate browser where all that works can be done, i.e. one browser for general browsing, one for account logins, one for work, etc. Otherwise, tradeoffs that have to be made all on one browser will cause a lot of inconvenience.
Do you know why Brave doesn't recognize the microphone on some websites like google translate?
I'm not sure on that, I haven't personally ran into this issue before. I've seen others mention it though. I saw some of them mention that it was helpful to clear site settings (ctrl+shift+del) and reload the site.
Hey question what do you use for cloud storage and replacement if you do. For Google drive, Google docs etc? I find that the hardest thing because I’m a UIUX designer and I need cloud syncing capabilities for files and folders and images
I'm using Google Drive for the time being, with at least one other backup option depending on the type of data it is. Just so I can have a sense of where to go with recommendations, are you looking for something with more privacy and/or security?
@@KenHarrisio yes just more privacy so Google doesn’t scan my things. But again Google has a strong ecosystem to trap us. :(
@@kawaiihikari0 There's a couple different options depending on how much inconvienence you are willing to go through. You could stay on a main cloud provider (GDrive, OneDrive, etc) and encrypt everything locally using Cryptomator before it gets uploaded. This will add some friction to your process though it's not unmanageable.
The other option would be to use something more privacy respecting. Sync advertises themselves as using zero knowledge encryption, though I haven't used the service or researched it enough to verify that. Other good options are Proton Drive and Tresorit.
make ur own cloud bud
@@donatedflea already done that sucks ass
Thank you so much for this!
No problem, I'm glad it helped!
Thank You So Much
what should i enable to keep my password still log in when i exit the browser