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Updated Common Overrides (markdown)

HJ
2023-09-29 21:12:26 -04:00
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@@ -19,17 +19,6 @@ To enable certain functions, `copy+paste` the appropriate prefs to the `MY OVERR
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### Accessibility Service
Firefox Accessibility Service is disabled to improve resource utilization and security.
Enable it to allow external applications to use keyboard shortcuts, as well as allow screen readers and other assistive software.
```
// PREF: restore Accessibility Service
user_pref("accessibility.force_disabled", 0);
```
***
### Firefox Sync & View
Firefox [Sync](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-set-sync-my-computer) and Firefox [View](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-set-tab-pickup-firefox-view) are disabled to minimize connections.
@@ -44,19 +33,6 @@ user_pref("browser.tabs.firefox-view-next", true); // [FF119+]
***
### Public Key Pinning
:warning: Override if your antivirus software — or some other [source](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/issues/232#issuecomment-1732346856) — won't let you open websites ([example](https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/16mlv15/kaspersky_cant_scan_encrypted_connections_with/)).
[Public Key Pinning](https://wiki.mozilla.org/SecurityEngineering/Public_Key_Pinning) (PKP) is a tool that boosts the safety of [SSL certificates](https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/ssl/what-is-an-ssl-certificate/) by linking a website to its unique security key. This process ensures that the website you're visiting is real and not fake. PKP stops any attempts to trick your computer into connecting with a fraudulent website.
```
// PREF: relax certificate pinning for antivirus software
// [ERROR] MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_KEY_PINNING_FAILURE
user_pref("security.cert_pinning.enforcement_level", 1);
```
***
### Password, credit card, and address management
The built-in **password manager** is disabled for security.
@@ -103,24 +79,6 @@ user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showSponsored", false); // Sponsor
***
### Bookmarks behavior
#### Open bookmarks in the current tab
Force bookmark links to open in the same tab you have open (and not a new tab).
```
// PREF: force bookmarks to open in the current tab
user_pref("browser.tabs.loadBookmarksInTabs", false);
```
#### Close Bookmarks Menu after selecting a link
Close the Bookmarks Menu open after clicking on a bookmark link.
```
// PREF: close Bookmarks Menu after selecting a site
user_pref("browser.bookmarks.openInTabClosesMenu", true);
```
***
### Location requests
Location requests are blocked to minimize annoyances.
```
@@ -139,6 +97,19 @@ user_pref("permissions.default.desktop-notification", 0);
***
### Public Key Pinning
:warning: Override if your antivirus software — or some other [source](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/issues/232#issuecomment-1732346856) — won't let you open websites ([example](https://www.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/16mlv15/kaspersky_cant_scan_encrypted_connections_with/)).
[Public Key Pinning](https://wiki.mozilla.org/SecurityEngineering/Public_Key_Pinning) (PKP) is a tool that boosts the safety of [SSL certificates](https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/ssl/what-is-an-ssl-certificate/) by linking a website to its unique security key. This process ensures that the website you're visiting is real and not fake. PKP stops any attempts to trick your computer into connecting with a fraudulent website.
```
// PREF: relax certificate pinning for antivirus software
// [ERROR] MOZILLA_PKIX_ERROR_KEY_PINNING_FAILURE
user_pref("security.cert_pinning.enforcement_level", 1);
```
***
### XOriginTrimmingPolicy
:warning: Override if you have downloads that won't initiate ([example](https://www.reddit.com/r/waterfox/comments/16px8yq/comment/k29r6bu/?context=3)).