diff --git a/Optional-Hardening.md b/Optional-Hardening.md index d135919..b1b77d2 100644 --- a/Optional-Hardening.md +++ b/Optional-Hardening.md @@ -127,6 +127,33 @@ user_pref("network.trr.mode", 3); *** +### New tab shortcuts + +#### Hide top sites +Remove top sites (pinned site shortcuts) for a clean new tab page. +* `☰` *→ Settings → Home → Firefox Home Content* + +```javascript +// PREF: remove site shortcut thumbnails on New Tab page +user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.feeds.topsites", false); + +// PREF: hide weather on New Tab page +user_pref("browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.showWeather", false); + +// PREF: disable dropdown suggestions with empty query in the address bar [OPTIONAL] +user_pref("browser.urlbar.suggest.topsites", false); +``` + +#### Alternatives +* [Bookmark keywords](https://felixcrux.com/blog/favourite-firefox-feature-keyword-search-bookmarks) may improve your experience ([YouTube example](https://youtu.be/bGTBH9yr8uw?si=FvQGmZqFz9n2JZT0&t=1080)). +* Learn how to [narrow down suggestions](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/address-bar-autocomplete-firefox#w_changing-results-on-the-fly) in the URL bar by a specific type of result: + * `*` for bookmarks + * `^` for browser history + * `?` for search suggestions + * and [more](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/address-bar-autocomplete-firefox#w_changing-results-on-the-fly) + +*** + ### Downloads #### Always ask where to save files