WebCleaner

WebCleaner

Frequently asked questions

Q: The URL I am surfing at is not rendered correctly, it is blank, it misses some tags or is completely crippled.

A: First, try to disable the WebCleaner proxy by using the configuration shortcut http://localhost:8080/config.html?disablefilter=1. Then look at the page again. If it renders ok, you most likely have encountered a bug in WebCleaner. Please write a bug report and include the URL you have problems with.

Q: I am paranoid. What should I do besides running WebCleaner?

A: The default config of WebCleaner is strict when it comes to passing private information, so there is not more that can be done (except adding new filters yourself). Here are some more tips for browser settings:

  • Use Mozillas JavaScript Popup filtering. See Mozilla -> Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced -> Scripts & Plugins
  • Disable Java. See Mozilla -> Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced
  • Don’t send your real email address to FTP servers. See Mozilla -> Edit -> Preferences -> Advanced
  • Don’t accept cookies, or at least set the browser to warn you of every attempt to store cookies. See Mozilla -> Edit -> Preferences -> Privacy & Security -> Cookies
  • Disable image animation. See Mozilla -> Edit -> Preferences -> Privacy & Security -> Images
  • Don’t save form data. See Mozilla -> Edit -> Preferences -> Privacy & Security -> Forms
  • Don’t save passwords. See Mozilla -> Edit -> Preferences -> Privacy & Security -> Passwords
  • Don’t install the Flash Plugin. It has security problems.