Privacy Hardening Scripts
Curated, open-source scripts to harden your operating system and browser privacy settings
Windows Privacy Hardening
Disable telemetry, tracking, and unnecessary services on Windows
Windows 10/11IntermediateOS Hardening
FEATURES:
- •Disable Windows telemetry
- •Remove bloatware
- •Harden firewall rules
- •Disable Cortana
- •Remove tracking services
2,450 downloads
macOS Privacy Hardening
Tighten privacy settings and disable tracking on macOS
macOS 12+IntermediateOS Hardening
FEATURES:
- •Disable Siri analytics
- •Disable ad tracking
- •Harden firewall
- •Disable location services
- •Privacy-first DNS setup
1,820 downloads
Linux Privacy Hardening
Comprehensive privacy and security hardening for Linux systems
Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)AdvancedOS Hardening
FEATURES:
- •Kernel hardening
- •AppArmor configuration
- •Firewall setup
- •Disable unnecessary services
- •Privacy-focused DNS
3,120 downloads
Browser Privacy Setup
Configure Firefox for maximum privacy and security
All PlatformsBeginnerBrowser
FEATURES:
- •Privacy-first settings
- •Extension recommendations
- •Cookie/tracker blocking
- •DNS-over-HTTPS setup
- •Fingerprint protection
5,680 downloads
Email Privacy Guide
Set up encrypted email and remove from data brokers
All PlatformsIntermediateEmail
FEATURES:
- •ProtonMail setup
- •PGP encryption guide
- •Data broker removal
- •Email alias creation
- •Spam filtering
2,340 downloads
VPN + Proxy Setup
Configure VPN, proxy, and Tor for anonymous browsing
All PlatformsAdvancedNetworking
FEATURES:
- •VPN configuration
- •Proxy setup
- •Tor Browser guide
- •DNS leak prevention
- •Kill switch configuration
4,120 downloads
How to Use
1. Download the script for your operating system
2. Review the code to understand what it does
3. Backup your system before running
4. Run the script with appropriate permissions
5. Verify the changes and reboot if needed
Open Source
All scripts are 100% open source and available on GitHub
Inspect the code before running anything on your system
Contribute improvements and report issues
No telemetry or tracking in any scripts