Settings
Mattimeo Browser · private by default
Search
Default search engineUsed when you type words in the address bar
On startup
When the browser opens
HomepageAlso used by the Home button
Mattimeo Shield
Block ads and trackers
Hide ad placeholdersElement-hiding rules remove empty ad boxes
Remove tracking parameters from linksutm_*, fbclid, gclid, msclkid and similar are stripped before the page loads
Filter lists
Shield off for these sites
Privacy
HTTPS-Only modeUpgrade every site to HTTPS and warn before loading an insecure one. LAN / localhost addresses are left alone
Block third-party cookiesStops cross-site tracking cookies · restart to apply
Fingerprint protectionCanvas noise, generic WebGL, fixed hardware hints
WebRTC IP protectionHide your local IP from WebRTC · restart to apply
Stronger fingerprint protectionAlso adds audio noise, rounds screen size, hides plugins and USB/HID/serial/Bluetooth devices · reload pages to apply
Secure DNS (DNS-over-HTTPS)Encrypt DNS lookups so your network can't see them · restart to apply
Custom DNS-over-HTTPS URLUsed when "Custom…" is picked. https:// only
How secure DNS worksWith a provider picked, every lookup goes to it over HTTPS — there is no silent fallback to normal DNS. If a hotel/airport Wi-Fi login page or a LAN name won't load, set this to Off · restart to apply
Address bar suggestionsFrom your own history and bookmarks only — nothing you type is sent anywhere until you press Enter
Save browsing historyStored only on this PC
Clear cookies and site data when I close the browserSigns you out of sites, except those listed below
Keep cookies forComma-separated sites, e.g. github.com, cloud.example.com (subdomains included)
Clear browsing dataChoose what to delete
Site permissions
Block notification requestsSites can't ask to send notifications unless you allow them from the shield menu
Camera, microphone, location…Asked per site. Change a site from the shield menu → Site permissions
Downloads
Save files to
Extensions
Extensions folder
Updates
Check for updates daily
Update manifest URLInstallers must match the manifest SHA-256 and be signed by CN=Matthew Hernandez
Send anonymous usage & crash reportsOff by default. When on, once a day: app version, Windows + x64/ARM64, and counts of crashes, errors and update results, with a random ID you can reset by turning this off. Never your browsing, history, searches, typed text or IP. Sent only to updates.mattimeo.net.
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