From 177633d4527e4e5153234d587467632c6f0b636a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adriani90 Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:27:40 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Addressed review actions from #16311 --- user_docs/en/userGuide.t2t | 6 ++---- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/user_docs/en/userGuide.t2t b/user_docs/en/userGuide.t2t index d7400c7e095..a2e0ea9dc85 100644 --- a/user_docs/en/userGuide.t2t +++ b/user_docs/en/userGuide.t2t @@ -321,7 +321,7 @@ Before you're able to press the Continue button you will have to use the checkbo There will also be a button present to review the add-ons that will be disabled. Refer to the [incompatible add-ons dialog section #incompatibleAddonsManager] for more help on this button. After installation, you are able to re-enable incompatible add-ons at your own risk from within the [Add-on Store #AddonsManager]. -But note that add-ons might introduce vulnerabilities, so check out the [note on security and privacy #AddonSecurityandPrivacy] to make sure you have all information needed before installing them. +Note that add-ons might introduce vulnerabilities, so check out the [note on security and privacy #AddonSecurityandPrivacy] to make sure you have all information needed before installing them. +++ Use NVDA during sign-in +++[StartAtWindowsLogon] This option allows you to choose whether or not NVDA should automatically start while at the Windows sign-in screen, before you have entered a password. @@ -2931,7 +2931,7 @@ Installing add-ons in NVDA leads to integration of external code into NVDA's fun Add-ons can also use external libraries and third party services to serve the purpose and provide the features for which they have been developed. Add-ons can be developed by every person or company, and the review process for these external feature providers happens when they are submitted to the NVDA’s official add-on store. -The review process of add-ons is still in development, so most of add-ons are not officially reviewed yet. +The review process of add-ons is still in development, so most of add-ons are not reviewed yet. However, many add-ons have discussions areas where users can exchange feedback. The [community review area #AddonStoreReviews] can be accessed via the actions menu of the add-on. Installed Add-ons or extensions (not only in NVDA) might in general introduce security and/or privacy vulnerabilities, depending on the permissions they need and actions they perform in order to provide the desired functionality. @@ -2939,7 +2939,6 @@ Risks can be e.g. - Insecure network connections - Files stored with insecure file permissions or in an unprotected location - Sensitive information written to an easily available log file -- Web browser vulnerabilities - Vulnerabilities in third-party libraries - Cryptographic vulnerabilities, and more. - @@ -2949,7 +2948,6 @@ Users install NVDA add-ons at their own risk. Therefore, everyone should be awar - Read the description carefully. Does the add-on need questionable permissions? Does it track data? Does it share sensitive data with other sources that you don’t trust? - Check out the [community reviews #AddonStoreReviews] for the add-on. Are there any complaints about the add-on? Are there any reports about data being taken, or for anything that makes you feel unsafe? - The risk of vulnerabilities increases the more add-ons you installed. So be careful to keep the overview of the sources your add-ons come from. -- If possible, check the permissions the add-on requests. If you don’t feel safe about a permission the add-on needs, maybe it is better to uninstall it. - ++ Browsing add-ons ++[AddonStoreBrowsing]