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Collin M. Barrett

Collin M. Barrett is a senior .NET software engineer in Memphis, TN.

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We need to improve online security and privacy. This collection contains commentary and practical tips on protecting our data and identity online.

Hardening Firefox. Replacing Chrome.

Hardening Firefox. Replacing Chrome.

Published: 8.7.17

Using Firefox instead of Chrome on the desktop, and how I am hardening Firefox to increase security and privacy. [Read More]

Sending the Referrer Policy Header with NGINX

Sending the Referrer Policy Header with NGINX

Published: 6.13.17

A brief overview of the Referrer Policy header and how to send it with NGINX. [Read More]

Blocking Web Fonts for Speed and Privacy

Blocking Web Fonts for Speed and Privacy

Published: 4.11.16

How to configure your browser to block web fonts to speed up your web browsing and protect your privacy. [Read More]

1 Time When It Is Good to Lie

1 Time When It Is Good to Lie

Published: 2.26.16

I recommend lying properly on website security questions to block hacks by data miners and phishers. [Read More]

FilterLists: Directory for Blocking Ads and Trackers

FilterLists: Directory for Blocking Ads and Trackers

Published: 2.17.16

I built FilterLists this weekend, the community-driven, independent, and comprehensive directory of all public filter lists for advertisements and trackers. [Read More]

Decentraleyes: Block CDN Tracking

Decentraleyes: Block CDN Tracking

Published: 2.3.16

Decentraleyes is an add-on for Firefox that blocks CDN tracking by intercepting requests to common JavaScript libraries and serves them from a local store. [Read More]

Automatic VPN on Android with Tasker and OpenVPN

Automatic VPN on Android with Tasker and OpenVPN

Published: 1.17.16

How to automatically connect to VPN on Android using Tasker and OpenVPN Connect based on the network to which you are connected. [Read More]

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