diff --git a/Common-Overrides.md b/Common-Overrides.md index 6facd05..55bd4d0 100644 --- a/Common-Overrides.md +++ b/Common-Overrides.md @@ -20,14 +20,26 @@ To enable certain functions, `copy+paste` the appropriate prefs to the `MY OVERR *** ### Standard Tracking Protection -> [!IMPORTANT] -> Most problems stem from Firefox running in [Strict mode](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop#w_strict-enhanced-tracking-protection). Switch back to [Standard protection](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop#w_standard-enhanced-tracking-protection) to fix them. +Most problems stem from Firefox running in [Strict mode](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop#w_strict-enhanced-tracking-protection). Switch back to [Standard protection](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop#w_standard-enhanced-tracking-protection) to fix them. ```javascript // PREF: revert back to Standard ETP user_pref("browser.contentblocking.category", "standard"); ``` +Alternatively, you can adjust how aggressive Strict ETP is. You can change one or both prefs: +* `lvl2` to `-lvl2` to use a less aggressive [Disconnect](https://disconnect.me/trackerprotection) tracking protection ([lvl 1 list)](https://github.com/mozilla-services/shavar-prod-lists/blob/master/disconnect-blacklist.json)) +* `fpp` to `-fpp` to disable [additional fingerprinting protection](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-protection-against-fingerprinting#w_suspected-fingerprinters) in Normal Browsing windows + +Example: In the string below, I've disabled the `lvl2` tracking list but left Mozilla's newer fingerprinting protection enabled. But if you add a `-` to `fpp`, it will disable the protection in Normal Browsing windows. `-fppPrivate` to also disables it in Private Browsing windows, but I don't recommend that. + +```javascript +// PREF: make Strict ETP less aggressive +user_pref("browser.contentblocking.features.strict", "tp,tpPrivate,cookieBehavior5,cookieBehaviorPBM5,cm,fp,stp,emailTP,emailTPPrivate,-lvl2,rp,rpTop,ocsp,qps,qpsPBM,fpp,fppPrivate,3pcd,btp"); +``` + +This should solve most issues when using Strict ETP. These alterations shouldn't be an issue if you're using uBlock Origin. + *** ### Font improvement