v120-122 (#268)

Missing closing quote on variable

.github/FUNDING.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+# These are supported funding model platforms
+
+github: yokoffing
+patreon: # Replace with a single Patreon username
+open_collective: # Replace with a single Open Collective username
+ko_fi: yokoffing
+tidelift: # Replace with a single Tidelift platform-name/package-name e.g., npm/babel
+community_bridge: # Replace with a single Community Bridge project-name e.g., cloud-foundry
+liberapay: yokoffing
+issuehunt: # Replace with a single IssueHunt username
+otechie: # Replace with a single Otechie username
+lfx_crowdfunding: # Replace with a single LFX Crowdfunding project-name e.g., cloud-foundry
+custom: # Replace with up to 4 custom sponsorship URLs e.g., ['link1', 'link2']

Fastfox.js

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
  * Fastfox                                                                              *
  * "Non ducor duco"                                                                     *
  * priority: speedy browsing                                                            *
- * version: 119                                                                         *
+ * version: 122                                                                         *
  * url: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox                                          *
  ***************************************************************************************/
 
@@ -75,6 +75,9 @@ user_pref("content.notify.interval", 100000); // (.10s); default=120000 (.12s)
 // PREF: disable preSkeletonUI on startup [WINDOWS]
 //user_pref("browser.startup.preXulSkeletonUI", false);
 
+// PREF: lazy load iframes
+//user_pref("dom.iframe_lazy_loading.enabled", true); // DEFAULT [FF121+]
+
 /****************************************************************************
  * SECTION: GFX RENDERING TWEAKS                                            *
 ****************************************************************************/
@@ -201,7 +204,7 @@ user_pref("content.notify.interval", 100000); // (.10s); default=120000 (.12s)
 // [1] https://searchfox.org/mozilla-release/source/modules/libpref/init/StaticPrefList.yaml#1092-1096
 // 0 = once-per-session
 // 3 = when-appropriate/automatically (default)
-//user_pref("browser.cache.check_doc_frequency, 3); // DEFAULT
+//user_pref("browser.cache.check_doc_frequency", 3); // DEFAULT
 
 // PREF: enforce free space checks
 // When smartsizing is disabled, we could potentially fill all disk space by

Peskyfox.js

@@ -3,8 +3,10 @@
  * Peskyfox                                                                 *
  * "Aquila non capit muscas"                                                *
  * priority: remove annoyances                                              *
- * version: 119                                                             *
+ * version: 122                                                             *
  * url: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox                              *
+ * credit: Some prefs are reproduced and adapted from the arkenfox project  *
+ * credit urL: https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js                          *
  ***************************************************************************/
 
 /****************************************************************************
@@ -32,7 +34,8 @@ user_pref("browser.discovery.enabled", false);
 // [2] https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/issues/1730
 // [3] https://www.fakespot.com/
 // [4] https://www.ghacks.net/2023/10/12/firefox-will-soon-tell-you-if-product-reviews-are-reliable/
-//user_pref("browser.shopping.experience2023.enabled", false); // [DEFAULT: false]
+//user_pref("browser.shopping.experience2023.enabled", false); // DEFAULT
+//user_pref("browser.shopping.experience2023.ads.exposure", false); // DEFAULT [FF121+]
 
 // PREF: disable Firefox from asking to set as the default browser
 // [1] https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/issues/166
@@ -46,12 +49,6 @@ user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.asrouter.userprefs.cfr.features",
 // PREF: hide "More from Mozilla" in Settings
 user_pref("browser.preferences.moreFromMozilla", false);
 
-// PREF: only show List All Tabs icon when needed
-// true=always show tab overflow dropdown (FF106+ default)
-// false=only display tab dropdown when there are too many tabs
-// [1] https://www.ghacks.net/2022/10/19/how-to-hide-firefoxs-list-all-tabs-icon/
-user_pref("browser.tabs.tabmanager.enabled", false);
-
 // PREF: tab and about:config warnings
 //user_pref("browser.tabs.warnOnClose", false); // DEFAULT [FF94+]
 //user_pref("browser.tabs.warnOnCloseOtherTabs", true); // DEFAULT
@@ -68,6 +65,15 @@ user_pref("browser.aboutwelcome.enabled", false); // disable Intro screens
 // PREF: disable "What's New" toolbar icon [FF69+]
 //user_pref("browser.messaging-system.whatsNewPanel.enabled", false);
 
+// PREF: only show List All Tabs icon when needed
+// true=always show tab overflow dropdown (FF106+ default)
+// false=only display tab dropdown when there are too many tabs
+// [1] https://www.ghacks.net/2022/10/19/how-to-hide-firefoxs-list-all-tabs-icon/
+user_pref("browser.tabs.tabmanager.enabled", false);
+
+// PREF: enable new screenshot tool [FF122+]
+//user_pref("screenshots.browser.component.enabled", true);
+
 /****************************************************************************
  * SECTION: THEME ADJUSTMENTS                                              *
 ****************************************************************************/
@@ -102,6 +108,10 @@ user_pref("browser.privateWindowSeparation.enabled", false);
 // PREF: reduce the size of the "private window" indicator in tab bar [FF106+]
 //user_pref("browser.privatebrowsing.enable-new-indicator", false); // REMOVED [FF119+]
 
+// PREF: show search bar [FF122+]
+// Mozilla has removed the search bar option from the settings window.
+//user_pref("browser.search.widget.inNavBar", true);
+
 /****************************************************************************
  * SECTION: COOKIE BANNER HANDLING                                         *
 ****************************************************************************/
@@ -121,7 +131,8 @@ user_pref("cookiebanners.service.mode.privateBrowsing", 1);
 // PREF: Cookie Banner global rules
 // Global rules that can handle a list of cookie banner libraries and providers on any site.
 // This is used for click rules that can handle common Consent Management Providers (CMP).
-user_pref("cookiebanners.service.enableGlobalRules", true);
+//user_pref("cookiebanners.service.enableGlobalRules", true); // DEFAULT [FF121+]
+//user_pref("cookiebanners.service.enableGlobalRules.subFrames", true); // DEFAULT [FF121+]
 
 /****************************************************************************
  * SECTION: TRANSLATIONS                                                   *
@@ -179,15 +190,16 @@ user_pref("full-screen-api.warning.timeout", 0); // default=3000
 
 // PREF: minimize URL bar suggestions (bookmarks, history, open tabs)
 // Dropdown options in the URL bar:
-//user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.bookmark", true); // DEFAULT
-user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.engines", false);
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.history", false);
+//user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.bookmark", true); // DEFAULT
+//user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.clipboard", false);
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.openpage", false);
-//user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.searches", false);
+user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.engines", false);
+    //user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.searches", false);
+//user_pref("browser.urlbar.quickactions.enabled", false);
+//user_pref("browser.urlbar.shortcuts.quickactions", false);
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.weather", true); // DEFAULT [FF108]
     //user_pref("browser.urlbar.weather.ignoreVPN", false); // DEFAULT
-//user_pref("browser.urlbar.quickactions.enabled", false); // NIGHTLY
-//user_pref("browser.urlbar.shortcuts.quickactions", false); // NIGHTLY
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.calculator", true);
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.unitConversion.enabled", true);
 
@@ -204,9 +216,7 @@ user_pref("browser.urlbar.trending.featureGate", false);
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.mdn.featureGate", false); // [FF117+] [HIDDEN PREF]
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.pocket.featureGate", false); // [FF116+] [DEFAULT: false]
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.weather.featureGate", false); // [FF108+] [DEFAULT: false]
-
+//user_pref("browser.urlbar.clipboard.featureGate", false); // [FF118+] [DEFAULT: false]
-// PREF: disable urlbar clipboard suggestions [FF118+]
-//user_pref("browser.urlbar.clipboard.featureGate", false); // [DEFAULT: false]
 
 // PREF: disable tab-to-search [FF85+]
 // Alternatively, you can exclude on a per-engine basis by unchecking them in Options>Search
@@ -312,31 +322,33 @@ user_pref("extensions.pocket.enabled", false);
  * SECTION: DOWNLOADS                                 *
 ******************************************************************************/
 
-// PREF: autohide the downloads button
-//user_pref("browser.download.autohideButton", true); // DEFAULT
-
 // PREF: choose download location
 // [SETTING] To set your default "downloads": General>Downloads>Save files to...
 // 0=desktop, 1=downloads (default), 2=last used
 //user_pref("browser.download.folderList", 1); // DEFAULT
 
-// PREF: always ask where to download
+// PREF: always ask how to handle new mimetypes [FF101+]
 // Enforce user interaction for greater security.
+// [SETTING] General>Files and Applications>Applications>What should Firefox do with other files?
+// false=Save files
+// true=Ask whether to open or save files
+user_pref("browser.download.always_ask_before_handling_new_types", true);
+
+// PREF: always ask where to download
+// [OPTIONAL HARDENING] Enforce user interaction for greater security.
 // [SETTING] General>Files and Applications>Downloads>Always ask you where to save files
 // [DIALOGUE] "Ask whether to open or save files"
 // true=direct download (default)
 // false=the user is asked what to do
-// [1] https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/issues/216
+// [1] https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/issues/267
-user_pref("browser.download.useDownloadDir", false);
+//user_pref("browser.download.useDownloadDir", false);
     //user_pref("browser.download.dir", "C:\Users\<YOUR_USERNAME>\AppData\Local\Temp"); // [WINDOWS]
 
-// PREF: always ask how to handle new mimetypes
+// PREF: autohide the downloads button
-// Enforce user interaction for greater security.
+//user_pref("browser.download.autohideButton", true); // DEFAULT
-// [SETTING] General>Files and Applications>Applications>What should Firefox do with other files?>Ask whether to open or save files
-user_pref("browser.download.always_ask_before_handling_new_types", true);
 
-// PREF: disable downloads panel opening on every download
+// PREF: disable download panel opening on every download [non-functional?]
-// Controls whether to open the downloads panel every time a download begins.
+// Controls whether to open the download panel every time a download begins.
 // [NOTE] The first download ever ran in a new profile will still open the panel.
 //user_pref("browser.download.alwaysOpenPanel", false);
 
@@ -484,6 +496,9 @@ user_pref("layout.word_select.eat_space_to_next_word", false);
 //user_pref("dom.disable_open_during_load", true); // DEFAULT
 //user_pref("privacy.popups.showBrowserMessage", true); // DEFAULT
 
+// PREF: enable Tab Preview [FF122+]
+//user_pref("browser.tabs.cardPreview.enabled", true);
+
 /****************************************************************************
  * SECTION: UNCATEGORIZED                                                   *
 ****************************************************************************/
@@ -573,3 +588,6 @@ user_pref("layout.word_select.eat_space_to_next_word", false);
 // Still needed for Stylus?
 // [1] https://reddit.com/r/FirefoxCSS/comments/8x2q97/reenabling_mozdocument_rules_in_firefox_61/
 //user_pref("layout.css.moz-document.content.enabled", true);
+
+// PREF: always underline links [FF120+]
+//user_pref("layout.css.always_underline_links", false); // DEFAULT

README.md

@@ -10,22 +10,23 @@
 ## Made for everyday browsing
 **A secure, blazing fast browsing experience. Without breakage.**
 
-Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the [law of diminishing returns](https://pmctraining.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Law-of-Diminishing-Returns-CHART.png) and the [minimum effective dose](https://medium.com/the-mission/less-is-more-the-minimum-effective-dose-e6d56625931e).
+Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the [law of diminishing returns](http://psychologyofwellbeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Diminishing-Returns.gif) and the [minimum effective dose](https://medium.com/the-mission/less-is-more-the-minimum-effective-dose-e6d56625931e).
 
-## Getting started
+## Required reading
 *If you don't have it already: [Get Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/#product-desktop-release)*
 
-1) Create a [backup profile](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Backup).
+0) Create a [backup profile](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Backup).
-2) Download the user.js file [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/main/user.js) (Right click > `Save Link As…`).
+1) Download the user.js file [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/main/user.js) (Right click > `Save Link As…`).
-3) Review [Common Overrides](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Common-Overrides) and make any necessary changes.
+2) Review [Common Overrides](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Common-Overrides) and make any necessary changes.
    * See also [Optional Hardening](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Optional-Hardening) for other recommendations.
-4) Open Firefox. In the URL bar, type `about:profiles` and press **Enter**.
+3) Open Firefox. In the URL bar, type `about:profiles` and press **Enter**.
-5) For the profile you want to use (or use default), click **Open Folder** in the **Root Directory** section.
+4) For the profile you want to use (or use default), click **Open Folder** in the **Root Directory** section.
-6) Move the `user.js` file into the folder.
+5) Move the `user.js` file into the folder.
 
 *After restarting Firefox:*
 1) Get an **ad blocker** like [uBlock Origin](https://addons.mozilla.org/blog/ublock-origin-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ad-blocker/) with our [recommended filters](https://github.com/yokoffing/filterlists#guidelines).
-2) Enable **DNS-level protection** with [NextDNS](https://nextdns.io/?from=xujj63g5), and check out our configuration [guide](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config).
+2) Enable **DNS-level protection** with [NextDNS](https://nextdns.io/?from=xujj63g5). <sup><i>Use the link and support this page!</i></sup>
+    * Check out our configuration [guide](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config) for the best experience.
     * See how to [quickly enable](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/dns-over-https) **secure DNS** in Firefox.
 
 ## Simple goals
@@ -41,15 +42,16 @@ The `user.js` — a configuration file that controls Firefox settings — is cur
 
 | List      | Description |
 |:---------:|-------------|
-| [Fastfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Fastfox.js)   | Immensely increase Firefox's browsing speed. Give Chrome a run for its money!|
+| [Fastfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Fastfox.js)   | Increase Firefox's browsing speed. Give Chrome a run for its money!|
-| [Securefox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Securefox.js) | [Global Privacy Control](https://blog.mozilla.org/netpolicy/2021/10/28/implementing-global-privacy-control/). [HTTPS-by-Default](https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2021/08/10/firefox-91-introduces-https-by-default-in-private-browsing/). [Total Cookie Protection](https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2021/02/23/total-cookie-protection/) with [site isolation](https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2021/05/18/introducing-site-isolation-in-firefox/). Enhanced [state](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Privacy/State_Partitioning) and [network](https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2021/01/26/supercookie-protections/) partitioning. [Telemetry](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/e66a549985f6b0db4b14226904b8c09eaaea998f/Securefox.js#L1262-L1265) disabled. |
+| [Securefox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Securefox.js) | Protect user data without causing site breakage. |
-| [Peskyfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Peskyfox.js)  | Unclutter the new tab page. Remove [Pocket](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/what-pocket). Restore [compact mode](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/compact-mode-workaround-firefox) as an option. Stop webpage notifications, pop-ups, and other annoyances. |
+| [Peskyfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Peskyfox.js)  | Provide a clean, distraction-free browsing experience. |
 | [Smoothfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Smoothfox.js) | Get Edge-like smooth scrolling on your favorite browser — or choose something more your style. |
 | [user.js](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/user.js) | All the essentials. None of the breakage. This is your `user.js`. |
 
 ## Recognition
 
 ### Browser Integration
+* [Midori](https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/blob/ESR115/README.md) | [files](https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/blob/f3d8d96eb8e08f35a64e3c957bea4e839d7c7730/floorp/browser/components/userjsUtils.sys.mjs#L28-L33) (Dec 2023?)
 * [Waterfox](https://www.waterfox.net/en-US/docs/releases/G6.0/) | [files](https://github.com/WaterfoxCo/Waterfox/tree/current/waterfox/browser/app/profile) (Sep 2023)
 * [Floorp](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp#-betterfox) <sup>[1](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp/issues/233#issuecomment-1543557167) [2](https://blog.ablaze.one/3135/2023-04-01/)</sup> | [files](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp/blob/ESR115/floorp/browser/components/preferences/userjs.inc.xhtml) (Apr 2023)
 * [Pulse](https://github.com/pulse-browser/browser#%EF%B8%8F-credits) | [files](https://github.com/pulse-browser/browser/tree/alpha/src/browser/app/profile) (Dec 2021)
@@ -66,6 +68,8 @@ The `user.js` — a configuration file that controls Firefox settings — is cur
 * [GhoSTORIES with Franz & Pete](https://anchor.fm/ghostories/episodes/S2E6-We-Talking-Ghostery-Dawn----Again-er0q02/a-a4o5vmh) | 17:05–18:40 (Feb 2021)
 
 ### Articles
+* [Browsers for Daily Using](https://anhkhoakz.neocities.org/blog/browsers-for-daily-using) (Jan 2024)
+* [Avoiding Manifest V3 – Escaping the Ad-Pocalypse](https://www.xbitlabs.com/avoiding-manifest-v3/) (Dec 2023)
 * [German] [Pulse Browser Review: Firefox fork with Turbo tweaks and Opera sidebar](https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Tipps-Software-Pulse-Browser-Review-ein-Firefox-Fork-mit-Seitenleiste-wie-bei-Opera-35644139.html#:~:text=Noch%20mehr%20Speed%2DFeatures) (Apr 2023)
 * [2023 Browser Showdown: Comparing Chrome, Brave, Firefox, Vivaldi, and Opera](https://www.appdate.lk/technology/2023-browser-showdown/) (Jan 2023)
 
@@ -90,8 +94,11 @@ If you like the project, leave a :star: (top right) and become a [stargazer](htt
 
 [![Stargazers repo roster for @yokoffing/Betterfox](https://reporoster.com/stars/dark/yokoffing/Betterfox)](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/stargazers)
 
+<a href='https://ko-fi.com/Q5Q5G8EPH' target='_blank'><img height='36' style='border:0px;height:36px;' src='https://storage.ko-fi.com/cdn/kofi2.png?v=3' border='0' alt='Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com' /></a>
+<noscript><a href="https://liberapay.com/yokoffing/donate"><img alt="Donate using Liberapay" src="https://liberapay.com/assets/widgets/donate.svg"></a></noscript>
+
 ## Credit
-* This repository benefits from the ongoing research provided by [arkenfox](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js).
+* Betterfox mirrors the ongoing work provided by [arkenfox](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js). Additionally, this repository includes content reproduced or adapted from other sources. Credit for overlapping material goes to the original authors.
 * Appreciation goes to the [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) team and developers working on [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/home), fighting for the open web.
 * A special thanks to [Alex Kontos](https://github.com/MrAlex94) of [Waterfox](https://github.com/WaterfoxCo/Waterfox) for his collaboration in v.116.
 * Many thanks to the 2021 [Ghostery](https://github.com/ghostery) team for testing Betterfox at scale in its early days.

Securefox.js

@@ -3,8 +3,10 @@
  * Securefox                                                                *
  * "Natura non contristatur"                                                *     
  * priority: provide sensible security and privacy                          *
- * version: 119                                                             *
+ * version: 122                                                             *
  * url: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox                              *
+ * credit: Most prefs are reproduced and adapted from the arkenfox project  *
+ * credit urL: https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js                          *
 ****************************************************************************/
 
 /****************************************************************************
@@ -118,7 +120,7 @@ user_pref("urlclassifier.features.socialtracking.skipURLs", "*.instagram.com, *.
 // [3] https://blog.mozilla.org/security/2021/01/26/supercookie-protections/
 //user_pref("privacy.partition.network_state", true); // DEFAULT
     //user_pref("privacy.partition.serviceWorkers", true); // [DEFAULT: true FF105+]
-    //user_pref("privacy.partition.network_state.ocsp_cache", true); // enabled with "Strict"
+    //user_pref("privacy.partition.network_state.ocsp_cache", true); // enabled with "Strict" [DEFAULT: true FF123+]
     //user_pref("privacy.partition.bloburl_per_partition_key", true); // [FF118+]
 // enable APS (Always Partitioning Storage) [FF104+]
 //user_pref("privacy.partition.always_partition_third_party_non_cookie_storage", true); // [DEFAULT: true FF109+]
@@ -210,7 +212,8 @@ user_pref("browser.uitour.enabled", false);
 // [7] https://www.eff.org/gpc-privacy-badger
 // [8] https://www.eff.org/issues/do-not-track
 user_pref("privacy.globalprivacycontrol.enabled", true);
-    user_pref("privacy.globalprivacycontrol.functionality.enabled", true);
+    //user_pref("privacy.globalprivacycontrol.functionality.enabled", true); // [FF120+]
+//user_pref("privacy.globalprivacycontrol.pbmode.enabled", true); // [FF120+]
 
 /****************************************************************************
  * SECTION: OSCP & CERTS / HPKP (HTTP Public Key Pinning)                   *
@@ -330,7 +333,7 @@ user_pref("browser.xul.error_pages.expert_bad_cert", true);
 user_pref("security.tls.enable_0rtt_data", false);
 
 /****************************************************************************
- * SECTION: FINGERPRINT PROTECTION (RFP)                                    *
+ * SECTION: FINGERPRINT PROTECTION (FPP)                                    *
 ****************************************************************************/
 
 // PREF: enable FingerPrint Protection (FPP) [WiP]
@@ -343,7 +346,7 @@ user_pref("security.tls.enable_0rtt_data", false);
  * SECTION: RESIST FINGERPRINTING (RFP)                                     *
 ****************************************************************************/
 
-// PREF: enable advanced fingerprinting protection 
+// PREF: enable advanced fingerprinting protection (RFP)
 // [WARNING] Leave disabled unless you're okay with all the drawbacks
 // [1] https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/#what-are-the-most-common-downsides-of-rfp-resist-fingerprinting
 // [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/wuqpgi/comment/ile3whx/?context=3
@@ -457,6 +460,7 @@ user_pref("privacy.history.custom", true);
 // Clearing "offlineApps" may affect login items after browser restart [2].
 // [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_access_authentication
 // [2] https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/issues/1291
+// [3] https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/issues/272
 //user_pref("privacy.sanitize.sanitizeOnShutdown", true);
 
 // Uncomment individual prefs to disable clearing on shutdown:
@@ -592,6 +596,7 @@ user_pref("network.IDN_show_punycode", true);
 // [6] https://blog.chromium.org/2023/08/towards-https-by-default.html
 user_pref("dom.security.https_first", true);
 //user_pref("dom.security.https_first_pbm", true); // DEFAULT
+user_pref("dom.security.https_first_schemeless", true); // [FF120+]
 
 /******************************************************************************
  * SECTION: HTTPS-ONLY MODE                              *
@@ -768,7 +773,7 @@ user_pref("dom.security.https_only_mode_error_page_user_suggestions", true);
 // PREF: disable password manager
 // [NOTE] This does not clear any passwords already saved.
 // [SETTING] Privacy & Security>Logins and Passwords>Ask to save logins and passwords for websites
-user_pref("signon.rememberSignons", false);
+//user_pref("signon.rememberSignons", false);
     //user_pref("signon.rememberSignons.visibilityToggle", true); // DEFAULT
     //user_pref("signon.schemeUpgrades", true); // DEFAULT
     //user_pref("signon.showAutoCompleteFooter", true); // DEFAULT
@@ -836,8 +841,8 @@ user_pref("editor.truncate_user_pastes", false);
 // [NOTE] stored data is not secure (uses a JSON file)
 // [1] https://wiki.mozilla.org/Firefox/Features/Form_Autofill
 // [2] https://www.ghacks.net/2017/05/24/firefoxs-new-form-autofill-is-awesome
-user_pref("extensions.formautofill.addresses.enabled", false);
+//user_pref("extensions.formautofill.addresses.enabled", false);
-user_pref("extensions.formautofill.creditCards.enabled", false);
+//user_pref("extensions.formautofill.creditCards.enabled", false);
 
 /******************************************************************************
  * SECTION: MIXED CONTENT + CROSS-SITE                                       *
@@ -1135,12 +1140,14 @@ user_pref("browser.safebrowsing.downloads.remote.enabled", false);
 // [ALTERNATIVE] Use xBrowserSync [1]
 // [1] https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/xbs
 // [2] https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/issues/1175
-user_pref("identity.fxaccounts.enabled", false);
+//user_pref("identity.fxaccounts.enabled", false);
 
 // PREF: disable Firefox View [FF106+]
 // [1] https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-set-tab-pickup-firefox-view#w_what-is-firefox-view
-user_pref("browser.tabs.firefox-view", false);
+//user_pref("browser.tabs.firefox-view", false);
-//user_pref("browser.tabs.firefox-view-next", false); // [FF119+]
+    //user_pref("browser.tabs.firefox-view-next", false); // [FF119+]
+    //user_pref("browser.firefox-view.search.enabled", false); // [FF122+]
+    //user_pref("browser.firefox-view.virtual-list.enabled", false); // [FF122+]
 
 // PREF: disable the Firefox View tour from popping up
 //user_pref("browser.firefox-view.feature-tour", "{\"screen\":\"\",\"complete\":true}");
@@ -1347,3 +1354,4 @@ user_pref("network.connectivity-service.enabled", false);
 //user_pref("security.identitypopup.recordEventTelemetry", false); // ESR only; removed FF116+ [1]
 // [1] https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1837979
 //user_pref("privacy.trackingprotection.emailtracking.data_collection.enabled", false);
+//user_pref("messaging-system.askForFeedback", true); // DEFAULT [FF120+]

Smoothfox.js

@@ -3,10 +3,14 @@
  * Smoothfox                                                                            *
  * "Faber est suae quisque fortunae"                                                    *
  * priority: better scrolling                                                           *
- * version: 10 October 2023                                                             *
+ * version: 8 January 2024                                                              *
  * url: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox                                          *
  ***************************************************************************************/
 
+// Note: msdPhysics was enabled by default for 122 Nightly.
+// The options below have not been modified to account for this change.
+// [1] https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1846935
+
 // Use only one option at a time!
 // Reset prefs if you decide to use different option.
 

personal/user-overrides.js

@@ -30,6 +30,9 @@ user_pref("network.predictor.enable-hover-on-ssl", true);
 
 /** SECUREFOX ***/
 //user_pref("urlclassifier.features.socialtracking.skipURLs", "*.twitter.com, *.twimg.com"); // removed *.instagram.com
+user_pref("signon.rememberSignons", false); // disable password manager
+user_pref("extensions.formautofill.addresses.enabled", false); // disable address manager
+user_pref("extensions.formautofill.creditCards.enabled", false); // disable credit card manager
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.showSearchSuggestionsFirst", false); // unselect "Show search suggestions ahead of browsing history in address bar results" for clean UI
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.trending", false); // FF119+ disable showing trending searches; unselect for clean UI
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.groupLabels.enabled", false); // hide Firefox Suggest label in URL dropdown box
@@ -58,6 +61,7 @@ user_pref("security.cert_pinning.enforcement_level", 2); // strict public key pi
 user_pref("browser.download.useDownloadDir", true); // one-click downloads
 
 /** PESKYFOX ***/
+user_pref("cookiebanners.service.mode", 2); // fall back to the accept button to remove banner
 user_pref("devtools.accessibility.enabled", false); // removes un-needed "Inspect Accessibility Properties" on right-click
 user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsoredTopSites", false); // Settings>Home>Firefox Home Content>Recent Activity>Shortcuts>Sponsored shortcuts
 user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsored", false); // Settings>Home>Firefox Home Content>Recent Activity>Recommended by Pocket>Sponsored Stories  
@@ -69,13 +73,11 @@ user_pref("browser.download.useDownloadDir", true); // use direct downloads
 user_pref("browser.download.folderList", 0); // 0=desktop, 1=downloads, 2=last used
 user_pref("browser.toolbars.bookmarks.visibility", "never"); // always hide bookmark bar
 user_pref("browser.startup.homepage_override.mstone", "ignore"); // What's New page after updates; master switch
-user_pref("browser.translations.autoTranslate", true); // make Firefox auto-translate non-English pages
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.history", false); // Browsing history; hide URL bar dropdown suggestions
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.bookmark", false); // Bookmarks; hide URL bar dropdown suggestions
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.openpage", false); // Open tabs; hide URL bar dropdown suggestions
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.topsites", false); // Shortcuts; disable dropdown suggestions with empty query
 user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.engines", false); // Search engines; tab-to-search
-//user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.quickactions", false); // Quick actions; hide URL bar dropdown suggestions
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.searches", false); // (needed?); hide URL bar dropdown suggestions
 //user_pref("browser.urlbar.maxRichResults", 1); // minimum suggestion needed for URL bar autofill
 user_pref("browser.bookmarks.max_backups", 0); // minimize disk use; manually back-up
@@ -100,6 +102,8 @@ user_pref("browser.urlbar.trimHttps", true); // hide https in URL bar [FF119]
 user_pref("privacy.userContext.enabled", false); // disable Containers functionality
 user_pref("browser.crashReports.unsubmittedCheck.enabled", false); // true by default on NIGHTLY
 //user_pref("xpinstall.signatures.required", false); // [ESR/DEV/NIGHTLY]
+//user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.quickactions", false); // Quick actions; hide URL bar dropdown suggestions
+//user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.clipboard", false); // Clipboard; hide URL bar dropdown suggestions
 
 /** DELETE IF NOT WINDOWS DESKTOP ***/
 user_pref("network.trr.mode", 3); // enable TRR (without System fallback)
@@ -117,13 +121,9 @@ user_pref("gfx.font_rendering.directwrite.use_gdi_table_loading", false);
 //user_pref("font.name.serif.x-western", "Roboto Slab"); // serif font
 //user_pref("font.name.sans-serif.x-western", "Roboto"); // sans-serif font
 //user_pref("font.name.monospace.x-western", "Fira Code"); // monospace font
-/** for 12 GB+ RAM ***/
+user_pref("browser.cache.disk.enable", false); // disable disk cache
-user_pref("browser.cache.disk.enable", false);
+user_pref("browser.cache.memory.capacity", 65536); // default= -1 (32768)
-user_pref("browser.cache.memory.capacity", 256000); // default= -1 (32768)
+user_pref("media.memory_cache_max_size", 131072); // AF=65536
-user_pref("browser.cache.memory.max_entry_size", 10240); // default=5120 (5 MB)
-user_pref("media.memory_cache_max_size", 131072); // default=8192; AF=65536
-user_pref("media.memory_caches_combined_limit_kb", 1048576); // default=524288
-user_pref("media.memory_caches_combined_limit_pc_sysmem", 10); // default=5
 
 /** DELETE IF NOT macOS LAPTOP ***/
 user_pref("network.trr.mode", 2); // enable TRR (with System fallback)

user.js

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
 /****************************************************************************
  * Betterfox                                                                *
  * "Ad meliora"                                                             *
- * version: 119                                                             *
+ * version: 122                                                             *
  * url: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox                              *
 ****************************************************************************/
 
@@ -70,7 +70,6 @@ user_pref("browser.download.start_downloads_in_tmp_dir", true);
 user_pref("browser.helperApps.deleteTempFileOnExit", true);
 user_pref("browser.uitour.enabled", false);
 user_pref("privacy.globalprivacycontrol.enabled", true);
-user_pref("privacy.globalprivacycontrol.functionality.enabled", true);
 
 /** OCSP & CERTS / HPKP ***/
 user_pref("security.OCSP.enabled", 0);
@@ -102,18 +101,14 @@ user_pref("network.IDN_show_punycode", true);
 
 /** HTTPS-FIRST POLICY ***/
 user_pref("dom.security.https_first", true);
+user_pref("dom.security.https_first_schemeless", true);
 
 /** PASSWORDS ***/
-user_pref("signon.rememberSignons", false);
 user_pref("signon.formlessCapture.enabled", false);
 user_pref("signon.privateBrowsingCapture.enabled", false);
 user_pref("network.auth.subresource-http-auth-allow", 1);
 user_pref("editor.truncate_user_pastes", false);
 
-/** ADDRESS + CREDIT CARD MANAGER ***/
-user_pref("extensions.formautofill.addresses.enabled", false);
-user_pref("extensions.formautofill.creditCards.enabled", false);
-
 /** MIXED CONTENT + CROSS-SITE ***/
 user_pref("security.mixed_content.block_display_content", true);
 user_pref("security.mixed_content.upgrade_display_content", true);
@@ -203,7 +198,6 @@ user_pref("browser.privateWindowSeparation.enabled", false); // WINDOWS
 /** COOKIE BANNER HANDLING ***/
 user_pref("cookiebanners.service.mode", 1);
 user_pref("cookiebanners.service.mode.privateBrowsing", 1);
-user_pref("cookiebanners.service.enableGlobalRules", true);
 
 /** FULLSCREEN NOTICE ***/
 user_pref("full-screen-api.transition-duration.enter", "0 0");
@@ -220,11 +214,10 @@ user_pref("browser.urlbar.trending.featureGate", false);
 user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.topsites", false);
 user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.section.topstories", false);
 
-/*** POCKET ***/
+/** POCKET ***/
 user_pref("extensions.pocket.enabled", false);
 
 /** DOWNLOADS ***/
-user_pref("browser.download.useDownloadDir", false);
 user_pref("browser.download.always_ask_before_handling_new_types", true);
 user_pref("browser.download.manager.addToRecentDocs", false);