I didn't try this one, but if you are looking for an easy way to configure your browser, use this:
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-settings/
Why I didn't use the extension above is because I use Firefox Profile Maker (more about this below).
What I currently use:
Block ads and trackers:
Ublock Origin: This one blocks the most.
Ghostery: I use this sometimes. The advantage is you can configure what you want to block or not block. For example, you can whitelist certain websites if you want. I think you can do the same with Ublock above, but it takes more things to figure out.
Clear URLs: Remove tracking elements from URLs.
I used Privacy Badger in the past (2018) but not anymore.
Block cookies:
Temporary containers: Open a link in a new container tab. For example, if you want to open a Quora search results on Google, Quora will block you and tell you to log in if you open more than one link in the same window. Right-click on the Quora link on search result > Open the Quora link in a new temporary container to open it without logging in.
Cookie AutoDelete: Delete Google cookies automatically after 15 seconds. Need some time to configure, but after all that, you can export to a .json file and keep it.
Block canvas fingerprinting:
Canvas blocker: Block canvas fingerprinting.
You can test your canvas fingerprint on this site:
https://webbrowsertools.com/canvas-fingerprint/
If you have that extension installed, it will return different numbers on that website each time you refresh/reload that page.
If you don't have the canvas blocker extension installed, it will return the same numbers on that website. For example: 3ac41ecbae.....
More extensions here:
https://privacytools.io/browsers/#addons
I use Firefox Profile Maker a lot lately: https://ffprofile.com/
But it could change your default browser settings that I don't recommend to everyone. It will adjust your browser settings just like using about:config and then install most of the extensions above (Ublock, etc) automatically.
If you still want to use it:
- Back up your default Firefox browser bookmarks etc.
- Download Firefox from Mozilla website and do not use the default Firefox that comes with Linux.
- You can install and activate it by typing about : profiles on the Firefox address bar and then press enter.
- Do not delete any of the default profiles in the about : profiles unless if you want to risk losing your default Firefox settings.