From a987f72afbaede5b99dc881c6fefa85618bb8711 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: yokoffing <11689349+yokoffing@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2025 15:32:02 -0500
Subject: [PATCH] Updated Optional Hardening (markdown)

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 Optional-Hardening.md | 29 ++++++++++-------------------
 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Optional-Hardening.md b/Optional-Hardening.md
index 43e1250..d135919 100644
--- a/Optional-Hardening.md
+++ b/Optional-Hardening.md
@@ -127,17 +127,6 @@ user_pref("network.trr.mode", 3);
 
 ***
 
-### Disk Cache
-Keep in mind that disabling the disk cache is only available on Firefox. It is not an option in any other browser.
-
-Disable the disk cache if you believe it helps your privacy or performance.
-```javascript
-// PREF: disable disk cache
-user_pref("browser.cache.disk.enable", false);
-```
-
-***
-
 ### Downloads
 
 #### Always ask where to save files
@@ -205,9 +194,10 @@ These settings automatically clear your browsing data, such as browser history,
 ```javascript
 // PREF: delete all browsing data on shutdown
 user_pref("privacy.sanitize.sanitizeOnShutdown", true);
-user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.cache", true); // DEFAULT
-user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.cookiesAndStorage", true); // DEFAULT
-user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.historyFormDataAndDownloads", true); // DEFAULT
+user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.cache", true);
+user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.cookiesAndStorage", true);
+user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.browsingHistoryAndDownloads", true);
+user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.formdata", true);
 
 // PREF: after crashes or restarts, do not save extra session data
 // such as form content, scrollbar positions, and POST data
@@ -215,18 +205,19 @@ user_pref("browser.sessionstore.privacy_level", 2);
 ```
 
 #### Option 2: Clear only cookies and cache on shutdown
-This option allows you to retain browser history and restore [previously opened tabs](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-restore-my-tabs-last-time#w_restore-the-previous-session-every-time-you-open-firefox) (optional).
+This option allows you to *retain site history* and restore [previously opened tabs](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-do-i-restore-my-tabs-last-time#w_restore-the-previous-session-every-time-you-open-firefox) (optional).
 * `☰` *→ Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Delete cookies and site data when Firefox is closed*
 ```javascript
 // PREF: delete cookies, cache, and site data on shutdown
 user_pref("privacy.sanitize.sanitizeOnShutdown", true);
-user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.cache", true); // DEFAULT
-user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.cookiesAndStorage", true); // DEFAULT
-user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.historyFormDataAndDownloads", false);
+user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.browsingHistoryAndDownloads", false); // Browsing & download history
+user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.cookiesAndStorage", true); // Cookies and site data
+user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.cache", true); // Temporary cached files and pages
+user_pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown_v2.formdata", true); // Saved form info
 ```
 
 #### Allow exceptions
-For either option, you can create exceptions to stay logged in to some sites.
+For Option 2, you can create exceptions to stay logged in to some sites between sessions.
 * `☰` *→ Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Exceptions*
 
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