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diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave-Mobile.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Go to Settings
 - Auto-redirect AMP pages: On
 - Auto-redirect tracking URLs: On
 - Upgrade connections to HTTPS: Require all connections to use HTTPS (strict)
-- Block Cookies: Block cross-site cookies
+- Block Cookies: Block third-party cookies
 - Block Fingerprinting: Fingerprinting blocked (strict) (If you face any issues with sites, change it back to standard)
 - Prevent fingerprinting via language settings: On
 - Safe Browsing: Standard protection
@@ -47,9 +47,14 @@ Go to Settings
 
 
 
+## Leo
+- Show autocomplete suggestions in address bar: Off
+
+
+
 ## Search engines
-- Standard Tab: DuckDuckGo or any other privacy respecting search engine like Brave/Startpage etc.
-- Private Tab: DuckDuckGo or any other privacy respecting search engine like Brave/Startpage etc.
+- Standard Tab: `DuckDuckGo` or any other privacy respecting search engine like `Brave`, `Startpage` etc.
+- Private Tab: `DuckDuckGo` or any other privacy respecting search engine like `Brave`, `Startpage` etc.
 
 
 

diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Brave.md b/Privacy Settings/Brave.md
@@ -16,38 +16,40 @@ Go to Settings
 
 
 ## Shields
-- Trackers and ads blocking: Aggressive
+- Trackers & ads blocking: Aggressive
 - Upgrade connections to HTTPS: Strict
-- Block fingerprinting: Strict (If you face any issues with sites, change it back to standard)
-- Block cookies: Only cross-site
-- Auto-redirect AMP pages: On
-- Auto-redirect tracking URLs: On
-- Prevent sites from fingerprinting me based on my language preferences: On
+- Block fingerprinting: On
+- Block cookies: Block third-party cookies
 
 
 
 ## Privacy and security
-- Use Google services for push messaging: Off
-- Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A): Off
-- Automatically send daily usage ping to Brave: Off
-- Automatically send diagnostic reports: Off
-
-#### Third-party cookies
-- Block third-party cookies
-- Send a "Do Not Track" Request with your browser traffic: Off
 
 #### Security
 - Standard protection
 - Use secure DNS: On
 - Select DNS provider: `Cloudflare`, or select `Add custom DNS service provider` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
 <br>Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
-- Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimiser
+- Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimizer
 
 #### Site and Shields Settings
 - Additional permissions >
   - Ethereum: Block sites from accessing the Ethereum provider API
   - Solana: Block sites from accessing the Solana provider API
 
+---
+
+- Use Google services for push messaging: Off
+- Auto-redirect AMP pages: On
+- Auto-redirect tracking URLs: On
+- Prevent sites from fingerprinting me based on my language preferences: On
+- Send a "Do Not Track" Request with your browser traffic: Off
+
+#### Data collection
+- Allow privacy-preserving product analytics (P3A): Off
+- Automatically send daily usage ping to Brave: Off
+- Automatically send diagnostic reports: Off
+
 
 
 ## Web3

diff --git a/Privacy Settings/ChatGPT.md b/Privacy Settings/ChatGPT.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # ChatGPT Privacy Settings
 
-At the bottom left, click on your username > go to Settings.
+At the top right, click on your username > go to Settings.
 
 
 
@@ -11,3 +11,13 @@ At the bottom left, click on your username > go to Settings.
 
 ## Data Controls
 - Improve the model for everyone: Off
+
+
+
+## Security
+- Multi-factor authentication >
+    - Enable > Scan the QR code using an authenticator app > Enter one-time code > Continue > Copy recovery code > Select checkbox & click `Continue`
+
+NOTE 1: Use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
+
+NOTE 2: The recovery code is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or unavailable. Keep this code somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorized access. They can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write them down somewhere safe.
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md b/Privacy Settings/Cromite.md
@@ -34,17 +34,19 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 #### Privacy
 - Third-party cookies: Block third-party cookies
 - Send a "Do Not Track" request: Off
+- Global Privacy Control "Sec-GPC": On
 - Lock Incognito tabs when you leave Cromite: On
 
 #### Security
 - Always use secure connections: On
 - Use secure DNS >
   - On
-  - Choose another provider > NextDNS/Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
 
     Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
 
-- Always incognito mode > Enable history: Off
+- Always incognito mode >
+  - Enable history: Off
 
 #### Other services
 - Improve search suggestions: Off
@@ -60,7 +62,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 
 
 ## Legacy Adblock settings
-- On
+- Autoupdate enabled: On
 
 
 

diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Firefox.md b/Privacy Settings/Firefox.md
@@ -27,10 +27,10 @@ Go to Settings.
 ## Search
 
 #### Default Search Engine
-- DuckDuckGo or add any other privacy respecting search engine.
+- `DuckDuckGo` or add any other privacy respecting search engine.
 
 #### Search Suggestions
-- Provide search suggestions: Off
+- Show search suggestions: Off
 
 
 
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check ou
 #### DNS over HTTPS
 - Enable secure DNS using >
   - Max Protection
-  - Choose provider: NextDNS/Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/).
+  - Choose provider: `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/).
 
     Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
 

diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md
@@ -19,13 +19,15 @@ Go to Settings.
 
 ## Search engine
 - Google Chrome: DuckDuckGo
-- Ungoogled Chromium: DuckDuckGo or any other privacy respecting search engine like Searx, Startpage etc.
+- Ungoogled Chromium: `DuckDuckGo` or any other privacy respecting search engine like `Searx`, `Startpage` etc.
 
 
 
 ## Password Manager
-- Save passwords: Off
-- Auto Sign-in: Off
+
+#### Settings
+- Offer to save passwords: Off
+- Auto sign-in: Off
 
 NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
 
@@ -56,7 +58,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 - Lock Incognito tabs when you leave Chrome: On
 - Safe Browsing (Does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium) >
   - Standard Protection
-  - Standard Protection > Help improve security on the web: Off
+  - Standard Protection > Help improve security on the web for everyone: Off
 - Always use secure connections: On
 - Use secure DNS > 
   - On
@@ -86,4 +88,4 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 
 **This section does not apply to Ungoogled Chromium**
 
-On new tab page > Discover by Google > click gear icon > Turn off
+On new tab page > Discover by Google > tap on 3 dots icon > Turn off
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome.md
@@ -56,11 +56,12 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 - Use secure DNS: On
 - Select DNS provider: `Cloudflare`, or select `Add custom DNS service provider` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
 <br>Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
-- Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimiser
+- Manage V8 security: Don’t allow sites to use the V8 optimizer
 
 #### Site Settings
 - Additional permissions > Your device use > Don't allow sites to know when you're actively using your device
 - Additional content settings > Intrusive ads > Ads are blocked on sites known to show intrusive or misleading ads
+- Automatically remove permissions from unused sites: On
 
 
 
@@ -72,7 +73,7 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 
 
 ## Search engine
-- Search engine used in address bar: `DuckDuckGo` or add any other privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`.
+- Search engine > Change > `DuckDuckGo` or add any other privacy respecting search engine from `Manage search engines and site search`.
 
 
 

diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Search.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Search.md
@@ -1,39 +1,15 @@
 # Google Search Privacy Settings
 
-Go to [Google Search settings](https://www.google.com/preferences) (located at the bottom of the Google Search page).
+Go to [Google Search settings](https://www.google.com/preferences) (located at the bottom of the `Google Search` page).
 
 
 
-## Search personalization and cookies
-**Available only on desktop**
+## Privacy & Safety
+If logged in to a Google account follow [these settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md).
 
-Click on `Manage`
+- Search customization: Off (available only when NOT signed in to Google account)
 
-- Search customization: Off
-- Ad personalization on Search: Off
 
-Click on `Confirm your settings`
 
-
-## Search history
-**Available only on mobile**
-
-Tap on `Manage`
-- Search customization: Off
-
-
-
-## Auto-complete with trending searches
-- Do not show popular searches
-
-
-
-## Search customization
-**Available only on desktop**
-
-Click on `Customize`
-- Search customization: Off
-
----
-
-**Click on `Save`**
+## Other settings
+- Auto-complete with trending searches: Off
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md b/Privacy Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md
@@ -62,10 +62,11 @@ NOTE 2: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to a
 
 
 #### Services
-- Save time and money with Shopping in Microsoft Edge: Off (use something else like [Keepa](https://keepa.com/), [camelcamelcamel](https://camelcamelcamel.com/), [Price History](https://pricehistoryapp.com/) etc)
+- Save time and money with Shopping in Microsoft Edge: Off (use something else like [Keepa](https://keepa.com/), [camelcamelcamel](https://camelcamelcamel.com/), [Price History](https://pricehistoryapp.com/) etc.)
 - Get notifications of related things you can explore with Discover: Off
+- Let Microsoft Edge help keep your tabs organized: Off
 - Address bar and search >
-  - First click on `Manage search engines` > Add > Add a privacy respecting search engine here like DuckDuckGo, StartPage, Brave etc.
+  - First click on `Manage search engines` > Add > Add a privacy respecting search engine here like `DuckDuckGo`, `StartPage`, `Brave` etc.
   <br>Example (for DuckDuckGo):
     - Search engine: `DuckDuckGo`
     - Shortcut: `duckduckgo.com`
@@ -76,6 +77,7 @@ NOTE 2: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to a
   - Search on new tabs uses search box or address bar: Address bar (if `Search box` is selected it will continue searching with Bing as the search engine)
   - Search suggestions and filters >
     - Show me search and site suggestions using my typed characters: Off
+- Save screenshots of sites for history: Off
 
 
 
@@ -135,4 +137,4 @@ Open a new tab. Click the gear icon on top right
 
 ## Page settings
 - Show promoted links: Off
-- Content: Off
+- Show feed: Off
diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md
@@ -58,9 +58,9 @@ NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to als
 - Preload pages: No preloading
 - Use secure DNS >
   - On
-  - Choose another provider > Quad9/NextDNS/Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
+  - Choose another provider > `NextDNS`/`Cloudflare` or select `Custom` and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/)
 
-    Example: For MullvadDNS, enter https://adblock.doh.mullvad.net/dns-query
+    Example: For Quad9, enter https://dns.quad9.net/dns-query
 
 - Send a"Do Not Track" request: Off
 - Touch to Search: Off

diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md b/Privacy Settings/Vivaldi.md
@@ -22,10 +22,10 @@ Go to Settings.
 ## Search
 
 #### Default Search Engine
-- DuckDuckGo, StartPage or add any other privacy respecting search engine from Search Engines section.
+- `DuckDuckGo`, `StartPage` or add any other privacy respecting search engine from `Search Engines` section.
 
 #### Private Search Engine
-- DuckDuckGo, StartPage or add any other privacy respecting search engine from Search Engines section.
+- `DuckDuckGo`, `StartPage` or add any other privacy respecting search engine from `Search Engines` section.
 
 #### Search Options
 - Keep Last Selected Search Engine: Off
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ Go to Settings.
 - Form Autofill Assist: Off
 
 #### Google Extensions
-- Hangouts: Off
+- Meet: Off
 - Web Store: Off (Enable it when you need to download any extension from Chrome web store.)
 
 #### Search
@@ -64,6 +64,9 @@ Go to Settings.
 - Form Autofill: Off
 - Credit Card Autofill: Off
 
+#### Crash reporting
+- Allow Vivaldi to Send Automatic Crash Reports: Off
+
 #### Tracker And Ad Blocking
 - Blocking Level: Block Trackers and Ads
 

diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-11.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Go to Settings.
 ## Bluetooth & devices
 
 #### Mobile devices
-- Phone Link : Off (Do not link)
+- Phone Link : Off (use something else like [KDE Connect](https://kdeconnect.kde.org/), [LocalSend](https://localsend.org/), etc.)
 
 #### AutoPlay
 - Use AutoPlay for all media and devices: Off

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
   <summary><b>Download uBlock Origin</b></summary> 
 
   - [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers (Desktop)](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm)
-  - [Firefox Desktop](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/) (for `Firefox Mobile` & `Fennec` check in the `Add-ons`)
+  - [Firefox Desktop](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/) (for `Firefox Mobile` & `Fennec` check in `Settings` > `Extensions`)
   - [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak)
 </details>
 

diff --git a/icons/chatgpt.png b/icons/chatgpt.png