From 21fcc56d12434c104dce7d2e1da6ad72c38994e7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: yokoffing <11689349+yokoffing@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:53:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Common Overrides (markdown) --- Common-Overrides.md | 14 ++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/Common-Overrides.md b/Common-Overrides.md index c6dce64..841ec8f 100644 --- a/Common-Overrides.md +++ b/Common-Overrides.md @@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ To enable certain functions, `copy+paste` the appropriate prefs to the `MY OVERR *** ### Standard Tracking Protection +> [!IMPORTANT] +> If a site doesn't work, temporarily [disable ETP for the site](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop#w_what-to-do-if-a-site-seems-broken). This should resolve most issues. + 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 @@ -28,18 +31,21 @@ 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` uses 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)) +* `lvl2` to `-lvl2` uses 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` disables [additional fingerprinting protection](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-protection-against-fingerprinting#w_suspected-fingerprinters) (FPP) in Normal Browsing windows * `fppPrivate` to `-fppPrivate` disables FPP in Private Browsing windows (not recommended) -Example: In the string below, I've disabled the `lvl2` tracking list but left FPP enabled. But if you add a `-` to `fpp`, it will disable the protection in Normal Browsing windows. +#### Example +In the string below, I've disabled the `lvl2` tracking list but left FPP enabled. + +If you were to add a `-` to `fpp`, it would disable the protection in Normal Browsing windows. ```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. +In theory, sites should break less often. These changes shouldn't be an issue if you're using uBlock Origin. *** @@ -50,8 +56,8 @@ Firefox's text rendering on Windows is awful. This makes it better. // PREF: improve font rendering by using DirectWrite everywhere like Chrome [WINDOWS] user_pref("gfx.font_rendering.cleartype_params.rendering_mode", 5); user_pref("gfx.font_rendering.cleartype_params.cleartype_level", 100); -user_pref("gfx.font_rendering.cleartype_params.force_gdi_classic_for_families", ""); user_pref("gfx.font_rendering.directwrite.use_gdi_table_loading", false); +//user_pref("gfx.font_rendering.cleartype_params.enhanced_contrast", 50); // 50-100 [OPTIONAL] ``` ***