I removed the "(hidden pref)" info when we revamped 2699, as it will no longer be hidden. In hindsight, that info needs to stay (we haven't archived off end-of-life 54, and it's good information for backwards compatibility).
Nits, review syntax etc. Note: 2 items missing deprecation bugzilla tickets, we can get those in time. Note if each section number is made active, the prefs are also - except those which either match the current js (eg TP/SB not active but we do block reporting) or they make no sense or were inactive originally (eg personal 3000 settings etc) - might want to review those choices as well. Also, a few numbers etc changed to match current numbers (eg replaced by items etc, new sections)
See comment https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/issues/103#issuecomment-300911966 - `*safebrowsing.provider.mozilla.*` is for Flash & TP ONLY (original article by francois had a *slight!!* error since fixed)
This means that 0410d was not shared by TP and SB and to clear it all up .. 0410d is moved to 0420's. 0420's also gets the flash pref 0440 moved into the 0420's.
Now it's all tidy: 0410's = google and SB, 0420's = mozilla & TP+Flash
Exception: I am enforcing TP in ALL windows (default is PB Mode only). I have also added the info for which block list to use in TP. Also clarified that 0440 (flash blocklist) uses prefs in 0410d. Also made flash tracking blocklist pref (0440) inactive. Now all TP and SB is allowed, only real time google binary checks and reporting is disabled.
Instead of `geo.wifi.uri` using 127.0.0.1, for those who do use geo (`geo.enabled` is the master switch), enforce Mozilla's service over Google's.
- Default in stable, beta: https://www.googleapis.com/geolocation/v1/geolocate?key=%GOOGLE_API_KEY%
- Nightly defaults to mozilla (not usre of the exact string)
- I do not know if this is a telemetry thing for mozilla for non-stable or if this will roll down from nightly
default is false anyway. We can readdress this if it ever gets turned on, or used for purposes other than ad networks - I suspect there's nothing really out there using it right now, and the fact 53 is false, I bet there's no big hurry to turn it on due to stability and real world usage.
its added as default false, but looks like we'll need to check out what options the two prefs (dom from 51 and browser from 53) when true show in the options UI
The blog entry [2] and subsequent ticket [3] are new.
Francois mentioned the older ticket [4].
FYI: `device.sensors.enabled` was introduced in FF15 (don't think I need to add that in)
Because PB mode still allows the key-commands/menus/context menus/buttons to do both "new window" and "new private window", and because in this mode the PB mode purple mask icon is never shown, this is not clear. See issue #73
"releases" which is the github term, is purposed for archiving legacy versions of the user.js. This is done *near* the end of each version's stable cycle (a week?), for the reasons given in the user.js. As soon as a "release" is done, the "live" version is incremented to the upcoming stable, and changes are started based on the diffs provided by earthlng.
I know it was there before 52, but it was flipped to true in 52 - unless someone wants to find when it was actually introduced, this is sufficient for people to use to be effective for versioning
shortened and evened out lines, added that extra link. I changed "Internationalized Domain Names" to IDNs to save space and then realized the kb and wiki articles don;t even say what IDN stands for, so I put it back.
Also swapped the order and wording of the pref to make it consistent with the action. Instead of
- "2672: eliminate possible .. show_punycode", true)"
- "2672: force Punycode .. show_punycode", true)"
my draft for network.IDN_show_punycode
added under 2600 but it would maybe also fit under 0800 (?)
the title and that one line are quite long, feel free to improve the wording etc.
A `user.js` is a configuration file that can control hundreds of Firefox settings. For a more technical breakdown and explanation, you can read more on the [overview](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/1.1-Overview) wiki page.
The [ghacks user.js](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/blob/master/user.js) is a template, which, as provided, aims ( with [add-ons](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/Appendix-B:-Firefox-Add-ons) <sup>1</sup> ) to provide as much privacy and enhanced security as possible, and to reduce tracking and fingerprinting as much as possible - while minimizing any loss of functionality and breakage (but it will happen).
We aim to INFORM and give you CHOICES. No one size fits all, so customize it! And not all sites have the same requirements, so use [profiles](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/2.3-Concurrent-Profiles) with custom versions. We won't set you wrong.
INFORMATION IS POWER. So you can make informed decisions to better protect yourself online, we aim to be:
* Accessible (provide information and simpler, less-technical descriptions if possible)
* Accountable (provide reputable references/sources, [test sites](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/Appendix-C:-Test-Sites), dispel bad advice)
* Change trackable (yay! we're on github now, with commits)
* Compatible (including a deprecated section, [releases](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/releases))
* Comprehensive (including enforcing defaults and future-proofing)
* Current and up-to-date with stable (including [changelogs](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/search?q=label%3Achangelog&type=Issues&utf8=%E2%9C%93))
* Detailed (preference versioning, hidden preference information, explanations, and more)
* Easy to use and discuss (sections, sub-sections, numbering)
* Helpful (including a [wiki](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki) with features such as [add-ons](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/Appendix-B:-Firefox-Add-ons), [user scripts](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/3.1-User-Scripts), [references](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/Appendix-D:-References) and more)
* Innovative (formatting, special tags, and future plans such as branches)
Everyone, experts included, should at least read the [implementation](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/1.3-Implementation) wiki page, as it contains important information regarding a few default settings we use. The rest of the [wiki](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki) is helpful as well.
* The 12bytes article now uses this user.js and supplements it with an additonal JS hosted right [here](https://github.com/atomGit/Firefox-user.js) at github
<sup>1</sup>  Important: We HIGHLY recommend using uBlock Origin, uMatrix and a cookie extension. Section 0400, if modified, allows Tracking Protection and Safe Browsing to be disabled. Do this at your own risk. See the [implementation](https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js/wiki/1.3-Implementation) wiki page for more.
<sup>2</sup> The ghacks user.js was an independent project by [Thorin-Oakenpants](https://github.com/Thorin-Oakenpants) started in early 2015 and was [first published](https://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/18/a-comprehensive-list-of-firefox-privacy-and-security-settings/) at ghacks in August 2015. It was kept up-to-date and expanded by the original author with three major updates and articles. With Martin Brinkmann's blessing, it will keep the ghacks name.
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