fix: Update brave browser settings (#2658)

Signed-off-by: Daniel Gray <dngray@privacyguides.org>
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@ -264,9 +264,7 @@ Brave adds a "[referral code](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/wiki/Brave%
These options can be found in :material-menu: → **Settings**.
#### Settings
##### Shields
#### Shields
Brave includes some anti-fingerprinting measures in its [Shields](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360022973471-What-is-Shields) feature. We suggest configuring these options [globally](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360023646212-How-do-I-configure-global-and-site-specific-Shields-settings) across all pages that you visit.
@ -274,7 +272,6 @@ Shields' options can be downgraded on a per-site basis as needed, but by default
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- [x] Select **Prevent sites from fingerprinting me based on my language preferences**
- [x] Select **Aggressive** under *Trackers & ads blocking*
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@ -287,6 +284,7 @@ Brave allows you to select additional content filters within the internal `brave
- [x] Select **Strict** under *Upgrade connections to HTTPS*
- [x] (Optional) Select **Block Scripts** (1)
- [x] Check **Block fingerprinting**
- [x] Select **Block third-party cookies**
- [x] Check **Forget me when I close this site** (2)
- [ ] Uncheck all social media components
@ -295,42 +293,54 @@ Brave allows you to select additional content filters within the internal `brave
1. This option provides functionality similar to uBlock Origin's advanced [blocking modes](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/wiki/Blocking-mode).
2. If you wish to stay logged in to a particular site you visit often, you can set exceptions on a per-site basis by clicking on the Shield icon in the address bar.
##### Privacy and security
#### Privacy and security
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- [x] Select **Don't allow sites to use the V8 optimizer** under *Security**Manage V8 security* (1)
- [x] Select **Automatically remove permissions from unused sites** under *Sites and Shields Settings*
- [x] Select **Disable non-proxied UDP** under [WebRTC IP Handling Policy](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360017989132-How-do-I-change-my-Privacy-Settings#webrtc)
- [ ] Uncheck **Use Google services for push messaging**
- [ ] Uncheck **Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A)**
- [ ] Uncheck **Automatically send daily usage ping to Brave**
- [ ] Uncheck **Automatically send diagnostic reports**
- [ ] Uncheck **Private window with Tor** (1)
- [x] Select **Auto-redirect AMP pages**
- [x] Select **Auto-redirect tracking URLs**
- [x] Select **Prevent sites from fingerprinting me based on my language preferences**
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1. Brave is **not** as resistant to fingerprinting as the Tor Browser and far fewer people use Brave with Tor, so you will stand out. Where [strong anonymity is required](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360018121491-What-is-a-Private-Window-with-Tor-Connectivity) use the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser).
1. Disabling the V8 optimizer reduces your attack surface by disabling [*some*](https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/112708049232710156) parts of JavaScript Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation.
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<p class="admonition-title">Sanitizing on close</p>
- [x] In the *Sites and Shields Settings* menu, under Content, after clicking on the *On-device site data* menu, select **Delete data sites have saved to your device when you close all windows**.
- [x] Select **Delete data sites have saved to your device when you close all windows** under *Sites and Shields Settings**Content**Additional content settings**On-device site data*.
If you wish to stay logged in to a particular site you visit often, you can set exceptions on a per-site basis under the *Customized behaviors* section.
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##### Extensions
##### Tor windows
- [ ] Uncheck all built-in extensions you do not use
[**Private Window with Tor**](https://support.brave.com/hc/articles/360018121491-What-is-a-Private-Window-with-Tor-Connectivity) allows you to route your traffic through the Tor network in Private Windows and access .onion services, which may be useful in some cases. However, Brave is **not** as resistant to fingerprinting as the Tor Browser and far fewer people use Brave with Tor, so you will stand out. If your threat model requires strong anonymity, use the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser).
##### Web3
##### Data Collection
Brave's Web3 features can potentially add to your browser fingerprint and attack surface. Unless you use any of features, they should be disabled.
- [ ] Uncheck **Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A)**
- [ ] Uncheck **Automatically send daily usage ping to Brave**
- [ ] Uncheck **Automatically send diagnostic reports**
- Select **Extensions (no fallback)** under *Default Ethereum wallet* and *Default Solana wallet*
#### Web3
Brave's Web3 features can potentially add to your browser fingerprint and attack surface. Unless you use any of these features, they should be disabled.
- Select **Extensions (no fallback)** under *Default Ethereum wallet*
- Select **Extensions (no fallback)** under *Default Solana wallet*
- Set *Method to resolve IPFS resources* to **Disabled**
##### System
#### Extensions
- [ ] Uncheck all built-in extensions you don't use
#### System
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