I’m not saying that built-in browser solutions would randomize the platform or engine - these are trivial, core, “base” metrics that can’t be hidden or lied about (but I have seen plenty of non-browser solutions do this).
What solutions is the author referring to? Is a virtual machine one of them?
Extensions
Ironic, given that those are generally counterproductive to anonymity.
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