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Degree of Anonymity?

I'm using a Mac Mini (Ventura).  I've been using NordVPN and recently installed NextDNS.  I'm a basic user, but I'm educable -- does NextDNS give me complete anonymity if used without the VPN?

If it doesn't can someone please recommend a source for step-by-step setup instructions that will increase my privacy?

Thank you very much.

Michael

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    • mdjonas
    • 7 mths ago
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    I should have added that my browser of choice is Firefox.  Thank you.

    • losnad
    • 7 mths ago
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    There is a huge difference between "increased privacy" and "complete anonymity". I doubt that "complete anonymity" exist for the average person in today internet.

    NextDNS only handle the DNS, your ISP and the services you use can see and learn a lot of what you do. A serious VPN might help but you can't be sure what they do behind the scenes.

    You can take a look at the link from my profile, I didn't update it for some time but most of it I think it's still relevant.

    You can also search for more information but you need to make your own conclusions as people have different opinions.

      • mdjonas
      • 7 mths ago
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      Thank you very much for replying.  It seems to me that if I'm using a VPN I have confidence in (e.g., Nord or Proton), I really don't need NextDNS, as far as hiding my identity, right?.

      I use uBlock Origin, Firefox's anti-tracking settings,  and I have BitDefender on my Mac -- although I have to admit this all sounds like I'm paranoid.  Then again, we're all products of the times we're living in.

      Michael

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      • Rob
      • 7 mths ago
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       Ironically, the more you configure to increase your privacy, the more unique your browser fingerprint might become…

      https://coveryourtracks.eff.org

      • mdjonas
      • 7 mths ago
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      Thank you VERY MUCH for the information and for suggesting Cover Your Tracks [EFF]; I've just installed Privacy Badger on Firefox and Edge. It doesn't look like Privacy Badger is available for iOS.

      Your observation that the more effort I make to create invisibility, the more specific my browser becomes is interesting and very helpful.

      So, along with Firefox's settings, I have Privacy Badger, NordVPN, and NextDNS...(I also have BitDefender Anti-Virus on my Mac) do I really need all three?

      Do you have a recommendation for iOS devices?  I have both NordVPN and NextDNS installed on my iPhone and iPad, along with Edge and Firefox browsers (I really don't like Safari.)

      Again, thank you --- your help is very much appreciated.

      Michael

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