diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 447cadaa2..27c6aed47 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,23 +2,17 @@ ![GitHub Maintained](https://img.shields.io/badge/maintained-yes-yellow) [![Visitors](https://hits.seeyoufarm.com/api/count/incr/badge.svg?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fyokoffing%2FBetter-Fox&count_bg=%2379C83D&title_bg=%23555555&icon=&icon_color=%23E7E7E7&title=visitors&edge_flat=false)](https://hits.seeyoufarm.com) -# Betterfox -31% faster than regular Firefox[1](https://medium.com/@mihirgrand/comparing-popular-firefox-forks-6fa83fdfdaad#:~:text=31%25%20more%20than%20vanilla%20Firefox) :rocket: +# Betterfox 128 ESR +These prefs are applicable for: +* [Firefox ESR 128.0](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/switch-to-firefox-extended-support-release-esr) [^more info](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/firefox-esr-release-cycle) +* [Waterfox G7](https://github.com/WaterfoxCo/Waterfox) +* [Floorp ESR 128](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp/tree/ESR128) +* etc -[about:config](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/about-config-editor-firefox) tweaks to enhance [Mozilla Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/). - -:new: Now with [ESR support](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/tree/esr115#betterfox-esr). - -## Made for everyday browsing -**A secure, blazing fast browsing experience. Without breakage.** - -Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the [law of diminishing returns](https://web.archive.org/web/20231108092752if_/https://pmctraining.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Law-of-Diminishing-Returns-CHART.png) and the [minimum effective dose](https://medium.com/the-mission/less-is-more-the-minimum-effective-dose-e6d56625931e). +Using regular Firefox? [Switch back to the main branch](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox). ## Required reading -*If you don't have it already: [Get Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/#product-desktop-release)* - -0) Create a [backup profile](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Backup). -1) Download the user.js file [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/main/user.js) (Right click > `Save Link As…`). +1) Download the user.js file [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/esr128/user.js) (Right click > `Save Link As…`). 2) Review [Common Overrides](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Common-Overrides) and make any necessary changes. * See also [Optional Hardening](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/wiki/Optional-Hardening) for other recommendations. 3) Open Firefox. In the URL bar, type `about:profiles` and press **Enter**. @@ -31,82 +25,6 @@ Betterfox is an opinionated preference list inspired by the [law of diminishing * Check out our configuration [guide](https://github.com/yokoffing/NextDNS-Config) for the best experience. * See how to [quickly enable](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/dns-over-https) **secure DNS** in Firefox. -## Simple goals -1) **Minimalism:** get what isn't needed out of the way -2) **Efficiency:** unleash Firefox's ability to be fast and performant -3) **Privacy:** protect your data without causing site breakage - -## Simple configs - -`Fastfox`, `Securefox`, `Peskyfox`, and `Smoothfox` are guides to settings within Firefox. - -The `user.js` — a configuration file that controls Firefox settings — is curated from these guides. - -| List | Description | -|:---------:|-------------| -| [Fastfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Fastfox.js) | Increase Firefox's browsing speed. Give Chrome a run for its money!| -| [Securefox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Securefox.js) | Protect user data without causing site breakage. | -| [Peskyfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Peskyfox.js) | Provide a clean, distraction-free browsing experience. | -| [Smoothfox](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/Smoothfox.js) | Get Edge-like smooth scrolling on your favorite browser — or choose something more your style. | -| [user.js](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/user.js) | All the essentials. None of the breakage. This is your `user.js`. | - -## Recognition - -### Browser Integration -* [Midori](https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/blob/ESR115/README.md) | [files](https://github.com/goastian/midori-desktop/blob/f3d8d96eb8e08f35a64e3c957bea4e839d7c7730/floorp/browser/components/userjsUtils.sys.mjs#L28-L33) (Dec 2023?) -* [Mercury](https://github.com/Alex313031/Mercury/releases/tag/v.115.3.0) | [files](https://github.com/Alex313031/Mercury/commit/eb9600f9fb8f48c8f5b5c6f3264fbcdb5caff7f5) (Sep 2023) -* [Waterfox](https://www.waterfox.net/en-US/docs/releases/G6.0/) | [files](https://github.com/WaterfoxCo/Waterfox/tree/current/waterfox/browser/app/profile) (Sep 2023) -* [Floorp](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp#-betterfox) [1](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp/issues/233#issuecomment-1543557167) [2](https://blog.ablaze.one/3135/2023-04-01/) | [files](https://github.com/Floorp-Projects/Floorp/blob/ESR115/floorp/browser/components/preferences/userjs.inc.xhtml) (Apr 2023) -* [Pulse](https://github.com/pulse-browser/browser#%EF%B8%8F-credits) | [files](https://github.com/pulse-browser/browser/tree/alpha/src/browser/app/profile) (Dec 2021) -* [Ghostery Private Browser](https://github.com/ghostery/user-agent-desktop#community) [1](https://web.archive.org/web/20210509171835/https://www.ghostery.com/ghostery-dawn-update-more/) [2](https://web.archive.org/web/20210921114333/https://www.ghostery.com/ghostery-dawn-product-update/) | [files](https://github.com/ghostery/user-agent-desktop/tree/main/brands/ghostery/branding/pref) (Feb 2021) - -### YouTube -* [The ULTIMATE Browser Tier List](https://youtu.be/j5r6jFE8gic?t=560) (Mar 2023) -* [I Hate Firefox. But I'm Still Switching Back to It.](https://youtu.be/w0SJFED5xK0?t=220) (Nov 2022) -* [Español] [Optimize and Accelerate Firefox](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XtoONmq5_Q) (Nov 2022) -* [How To Improve Firefox Performance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8IOJiOFVEk) (Dec 2021) - -### Podcasts -* [Italian] [Digitalia.fm](https://digitalia.fm/684/) | 1:41:35–1:42:41 (July 2023) -* [GhoSTORIES with Franz & Pete](https://anchor.fm/ghostories/episodes/S2E6-We-Talking-Ghostery-Dawn----Again-er0q02/a-a4o5vmh) | 17:05–18:40 (Feb 2021) - -### Articles -* [Browsers for Daily Using](https://anhkhoakz.neocities.org/blog/browsers-for-daily-using) (Jan 2024) -* [Avoiding Manifest V3 – Escaping the Ad-Pocalypse](https://www.xbitlabs.com/avoiding-manifest-v3/) (Dec 2023) -* [German] [Pulse Browser Review: Firefox fork with Turbo tweaks and Opera sidebar](https://www.computerbild.de/artikel/cb-Tipps-Software-Pulse-Browser-Review-ein-Firefox-Fork-mit-Seitenleiste-wie-bei-Opera-35644139.html#:~:text=Noch%20mehr%20Speed%2DFeatures) (Apr 2023) -* [2023 Browser Showdown: Comparing Chrome, Brave, Firefox, Vivaldi, and Opera](https://www.appdate.lk/technology/2023-browser-showdown/) (Jan 2023) - -### Guides -* [FMHY Browser Tools: Privacy Tweaks](https://www.reddit.com/r/FREEMEDIAHECKYEAH/wiki/storage/#wiki_privacy_based_browsers) -* [Firefox-UI-Fix](https://github.com/black7375/Firefox-UI-Fix/wiki/Tips#privacy) -* [Narsil/desktop_user.js](https://git.nixnet.services/Narsil/desktop_user.js#thanks) -* [pyllyukko/user.js](https://github.com/pyllyukko/user.js) [comparator](https://jm42.github.io/compare-user.js/) - -### Reviews -* “I use this one ... The performance is absolutely amazing. There’s definitely a huge difference when it comes to loading sites.” - [DIRIKtv](https://youtu.be/N8IOJiOFVEk?t=16) -* "BetterFox ... will provide good-enough privacy and help with performance." - [Qdoit12Super](https://old.reddit.com/r/browsers/comments/139h4my/suggestion_for_finding_3_good_privacy_focus/jj3n3qn/?context=2) -* "...drastically changed the experience with Firefox for me. Improved speed, security, smoothness, and removed clutter." - [AppDate](https://www.appdate.lk/technology/2023-browser-showdown/#:~:text=Used%20the%20BetterFox%20user%20config%20settings%20with%20some%20overrides%20which%20drastically%20changed%20the%20experience) -* "Firefox with uBlock Origin extension and tuned with Betterfox is faster than Safari." - [cugeloid](https://elephas.app/blog/best-browsers-mac#what-is-the-best-browser-for-mac-according-to-redditandnbsp) -* "I don't think I could use Firefox without Betterfox." - [Professional_Fun4616](https://old.reddit.com/r/nextdns/comments/15y815f/the_people_behind_betterfox_have_this_awesome/jxb7cir/?context=3) -* "The best collection of tweaks available." - [AuRiMaS](https://old.reddit.com/r/MozillaFirefox/comments/15cc1vk/about_changes_in_aboutconfig/jtyx910/?context=3) -* "FF is now much snappier!" - [whotheff](https://old.reddit.com/r/firefox/comments/z5auzi/firefox_not_properly_usingrecognizing_gpu_poor/iy36hyz/) -* "...the experience is so good now I don’t think I’ll go back to any of the chromium based browsers." - [Mr_Compromise](https://old.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/zwioe1/what_browser_will_you_be_using_in_2023_please/j1wmbxo/) - -## Support - -If you like the project, leave a :star: (top right) and become a [stargazer](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/stargazers)! - -[![Stargazers repo roster for @yokoffing/Betterfox](https://reporoster.com/stars/dark/yokoffing/Betterfox)](https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/stargazers) - -Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com - - -## Credit -* Betterfox mirrors the ongoing work provided by [arkenfox](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js). Additionally, this repository includes content reproduced or adapted from other sources. Credit for overlapping material goes to the original authors. -* Appreciation goes to the [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) team and developers working on [Bugzilla](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/home), fighting for the open web. -* A special thanks to [Alex Kontos](https://github.com/MrAlex94) of [Waterfox](https://github.com/WaterfoxCo/Waterfox) for his collaboration in v.116. -* Many thanks to the 2021 [Ghostery](https://github.com/ghostery) team for testing Betterfox at scale in its early days. -
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diff --git a/Securefox.js b/Securefox.js index d0c992c30..e27906e8a 100644 --- a/Securefox.js +++ b/Securefox.js @@ -648,7 +648,7 @@ user_pref("network.IDN_show_punycode", true); // [6] https://blog.chromium.org/2023/08/towards-https-by-default.html user_pref("dom.security.https_first", true); // [DEFAULT FF129+] //user_pref("dom.security.https_first_pbm", true); // [DEFAULT FF91+] -//user_pref("dom.security.https_first_schemeless", true); // [FF120+] +user_pref("dom.security.https_first_schemeless", true); // [FF120+] /****************************************************************************** * SECTION: HTTPS-ONLY MODE * diff --git a/librewolf.overrides.cfg b/librewolf.overrides.cfg deleted file mode 100644 index ef034f578..000000000 --- a/librewolf.overrides.cfg +++ /dev/null @@ -1,114 +0,0 @@ -// -/* You may copy+paste this file and use it as it is. - * - * If you make changes to your about:config while the program is running, the - * changes will be overwritten by this file when the application restarts. - * - * To make lasting changes to preferences, you will have to edit this file. - */ - -/**************************************************************************** - * Betterfox - LibreWolf overrides * - * Quis custodiet ipsos custodes * - * version: August 2023 * - * url: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox * - * license: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/LICENSE * - * README: https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox/blob/main/README.md * -****************************************************************************/ - -// Better off just using a user.js file: -// [1] https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/applications/tor-browser/-/issues/41963 -// [2] https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/issues/1695#issuecomment-1666505218 - -// Where do I find my librewolf.overrides.cfg? https://librewolf.net/docs/settings/#where-do-i-find-my-librewolfoverridescfg -// LibreWolf default prefs: https://gitlab.com/librewolf-community/settings/-/blob/master/librewolf.cfg - -/**************************************************************************** - * SECTION: FASTFOX * -****************************************************************************/ -defaultPref("layout.css.grid-template-masonry-value.enabled", true); -defaultPref("dom.enable_web_task_scheduling", true); - -/**************************************************************************** - * SECTION: SECUREFOX * -****************************************************************************/ -/** TRACKING PROTECTION ***/ -defaultPref("urlclassifier.trackingSkipURLs", "*.reddit.com, *.twitter.com, *.twimg.com"); -defaultPref("urlclassifier.features.socialtracking.skipURLs", "*.instagram.com, *.twitter.com, *.twimg.com"); - -/** OCSP & CERTS / HPKP ***/ -// Use CRLite instead of OCSP -defaultPref("security.OCSP.enabled", 0); -defaultPref("security.OCSP.require", false); -defaultPref("security.pki.crlite_mode", 2); - -/** RFP ***/ -// Limits refresh rate to 60mHz, breaks timezone, and forced light theme -// [1] https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/#what-are-the-most-common-downsides-of-rfp-resist-fingerprinting -defaultPref("privacy.resistFingerprinting", false); - -// WebGL -// Breaks Map sites, NYT articles, Nat Geo, and more -// [1] https://manu.ninja/25-real-world-applications-using-webgl/ -defaultPref("webgl.disabled", false); - -// DRM -// Netflix, Udemy, Spotify, etc. -defaultPref("media.eme.enabled", true); - -/** HTTPS-ONLY MODE ***/ -defaultPref("dom.security.https_only_mode_error_page_user_suggestions", true); - -/** PASSWORDS AND AUTOFILL ***/ -defaultPref("signon.generation.enabled", false); - -/** WEBRTC ***/ -// Breaks video conferencing -defaultPref("media.peerconnection.ice.no_host", false); - -/** PERMISSIONS ***/ -defaultPref("permissions.default.geo", 2); -defaultPref("permissions.default.desktop-notification", 2); -defaultPref("dom.push.enabled", false); - -/**************************************************************************** - * SECTION: PESKYFOX * -****************************************************************************/ -/** MOZILLA UI ***/ -defaultPref("layout.css.prefers-color-scheme.content-override", 2); -defaultPref("toolkit.legacyUserProfileCustomizations.stylesheets", true); -defaultPref("browser.compactmode.show", true); - -/** FULLSCREEN ***/ -defaultPref("full-screen-api.transition-duration.enter", "0 0"); -defaultPref("full-screen-api.transition-duration.leave", "0 0"); -defaultPref("full-screen-api.warning.delay", 0); -defaultPref("full-screen-api.warning.timeout", 0); - -/** URL BAR ***/ -defaultPref("browser.urlbar.suggest.engines", false); -defaultPref("browser.urlbar.suggest.topsites", false); -defaultPref("browser.urlbar.suggest.calculator", true); -defaultPref("browser.urlbar.unitConversion.enabled", true); - -/** AUTOPLAY ***/ -// Default breaks some video players -defaultPref("media.autoplay.blocking_policy", 0); - -/** PASSWORDS ***/ -defaultPref("editor.truncate_user_pastes", false); - -/** DOWNLOADS ***/ -defaultPref("browser.download.autohideButton", true); - -/** PDF ***/ -defaultPref("browser.download.open_pdf_attachments_inline", true); - -/** TAB BEHAVIOR ***/ -defaultPref("browser.tabs.loadBookmarksInTabs", true); -defaultPref("browser.bookmarks.openInTabClosesMenu", false); -defaultPref("findbar.highlightAll", true); - -/**************************************************************************** - * END: BETTERFOX * -****************************************************************************/