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Fixes brokwn link to privacy filter (#131)

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**Check which Sharing Services are Enabled** | Optional | The ability to share files and services with other machines within your network, can be useful, but also acts as a gateway for common threats. You should disable the network sharing features that you are not using. For Windows, navigate to `Control Panel --> Network and Internet --> Network and Sharing Center --> Advanced sharing settings`, and for MacOS, just go to `System Preferences --> Sharing` and disable anything that you do not need. For Windows users, you should ensure that [remote desktop is disabled](https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/disable-remote-desktop). And also control apps’ ability to sync with non-pairing devices, such as beacons that transmit advertising information- this is also in the privacy settings
**Don't use Root/ Admin Account for Non-Admin Tasks** | Optional | You should not use administrator / root account for general use. Instead, use an unprivileged user account, and temporarily elevate permissions when you need to make administrator changes. This will [mitigate a large proportion of vulnerabilities](https://www.ghacks.net/2017/02/23/non-admin-accounts-mitigate-94-of-critical-windows-vulnerabilities/), because a malicious program or an attacker can do significantly less damage without an administrator power. See [this guide for Windows and MacOS](https://www.maketecheasier.com/why-you-shouldnt-use-admin-account/), on how to implement this. You should also ensure that a password is required for all system wide changes, as this helps protect against malware doing widespread damage. In Windows this is enabled by default, in MacOS, navigate to `System Preferences --> Security & Privacy --> General --> Advanced`
**Block Webcam + Microphone** | Optional | To prevent the potential risk of [being watched](https://opendatasecurity.io/hackers-can-watch-you-via-your-webcam/) through your webcam, consider covering it with a sticker, slider or electrical tape, while it's not being used. There are also application solutions- such as [Oversight](https://objective-see.com/products/oversight.html) (MacOS) or [CamWings](https://schiffer.tech/camwings.html) (Windows) - for ultimate protection, consider physically [removing the webcam](https://www.wired.com/story/remove-the-mic-from-your-phone/) all together. Blocking unauthorized audio recording, can be done with a [mic block](https://mic-lock.com/), which works by disabling the primary sound input source- but is not fool proof
**Use a Privacy Filter** | Optional | A lot of information can be gleaned just from glancing at someones screen over their shoulder. When working in a public space (train, coffee shop, share office), use a [screen privacy filter](https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/All-3M-Products/Privacy-Screen-Protectors/Privacy-Products/Black-Privacy/?N=5002385+8710873+8711017+8725317+8725356+8725359+3294857497). This will allow you to see the content of your screen when looking straight on, but for anyone looking at a slight angle, your screen will appear black.
**Use a Privacy Filter** | Optional | A lot of information can be gleaned just from glancing at someones screen over their shoulder. When working in a public space (train, coffee shop, share office), use a [screen privacy filter](https://www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/privacy-protection-UK/products/privacy-filters/). This will allow you to see the content of your screen when looking straight on, but for anyone looking at a slight angle, your screen will appear black.
**Physically Secure Device** | Optional | When working from a laptop think about using a [Kensington Lock](https://www.kensington.com/solutions/product-category/security/) to secure your device to a permanent fixture. To help protect against an opportunistic local attack, consider utilizing [port locks](https://lindy.com/en/technology/port-blockers/), to prevent or slow down an intruder from dropping a malicious payload onto your device. Ideally never leave your laptop or other devices unattended
**Don't Charge Devices from your PC** | Optional | Connecting your smart phone to a computer can be a security risk, it's possible for [a self-signed malicious app](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2465320/the-biggest-iphone-security-risk-could-be-connecting-one-to-a-computer.html) to be installed, without your knowledge. Also both iPhone or Android device have sync capabilities, which can lead to data being unintentionally shared. If you need to charge your device, consider using a [USB data-blocker](/6_Privacy_and-Security_Gadgets.md#usb-data-blockers).
**Randomize your hardware address on Wi-Fi** | Optional | A [MAC Address](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MAC_address) is an identifier given to a device (specifically the Network Interface Controller), and is is one method used to identify, and track you across different WiFi networks. Some devices allow you to modify or randomize how this address appears. See how, on [Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027925/windows-how-and-why-to-use-random-hardware-addresses), [MacOS](https://poweruser.blog/how-to-spoof-the-wifi-mac-address-on-a-macbook-25e11594a932) and [Linux](https://itsfoss.com/change-mac-address-linux/). <br>You should also disallow you device from automatically connect to open Wi-Fi networks