So you wish to stop Tracking & Fingerprinting in your browser

[Condobloke]

Try this approach:


I run Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.3

I downloaded Mullvad browser, from the Linux Mint Software Manager ...it is a system Package, not a flatpak.

I opened it and made no changes at all...zero.

I accessed : https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/

I clicked on 'Test your browser', without making any changes there at all.

The result is below:

You can also Download from the official site:

Mullvad Browser for Linux

Download Mullvad Browser for Linux to enhance privacy with anti-fingerprinting, no telemetry, and private browsing. Supports Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora.

mullvad.net

 

[Condobloke]

https://www.linux.org/threads/fingerprint-test-show-how-private-you-are.64624/post-302874 .... 48

https://www.linux.org/threads/fingerprint-test-show-how-private-you-are.64624/post-302883 ....49

https://www.linux.org/threads/fingerprint-test-show-how-private-you-are.64624/post-302887 ....50

https://www.linux.org/threads/fingerprint-test-show-how-private-you-are.64624/post-302890 .....51

https://www.linux.org/threads/fingerprint-test-show-how-private-you-are.64624/post-302892 ...52

https://www.linux.org/threads/fingerprint-test-show-how-private-you-are.64624/post-302897 .....53

Fini.

 

[PuppyHome]

Mullvad IS awesome. Coming across this post I wondered why did I stop running it?
Reinstalled on my brand new EndeavorOS machine. Set as default browser.
Thanks for the reminder @Condobloke .

EDIT: Guess I didn't set it as default as there is no option to do so. Went ahead of time in my comment. The sweet joys of ADHD.

 

[Condobloke]

Guess I didn't set it as default as there is no option to do so

In settings/General/startup....2nd line down
Mullvad Browser is not your default browser.....with a box to tick

I ticked that box many , many! times today, with no response

So I set as the preferred application to open web sites in Preferred Applications

At least that had the intended result.

 

[kc1di]

Thanks @Condobloke read with interest.

 

[Blue_bird]

Thanks for sharing..! @Condobloke
I installed on my linux machine and just started using..!