From f41125417e5bb20d0463425c0f09a2931b18604e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Thorin-Oakenpants Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 03:07:40 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Updated 3.2 Overrides [Common] (markdown) --- 3.2-Overrides-[Common].md | 20 ++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/3.2-Overrides-[Common].md b/3.2-Overrides-[Common].md index c4ba27e..f486dc1 100644 --- a/3.2-Overrides-[Common].md +++ b/3.2-Overrides-[Common].md @@ -1,6 +1,10 @@ 🟩 Previous: [Overrides](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/wiki/3.1-Overrides) -🟥 Summary: **These few items, out of 110+ pref changes, will solve 99% of usability issues and you only need to do it once**. You can always undo things - except deleted items (such as cookies, history and session restore), so read the entire page! +🟥 Summary: Arkenfox v115.1+ makes approx 110 pref changes. Of those, a tiny few cover almost all usability issues + - Your mileage may vary + - You can always change your overrides at any time and "undo"/"redo" things + - ⚠️ except deleted items (such as cookies, history and session restore) + - See that warning above? Now make sure to read the tiny few items below, because arkenfox deletes items by default --- @@ -23,30 +27,22 @@ - `0102`: We disable session restore - If you rely on session restore, see our [override recipe](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js/issues/1080) -- `0801`: We disable automatic search from the urlbar, also see `0804` - - You can still use search buttons and keyword shortcuts - - Override if you use and trust a privacy respecting search engine - `0810`: We disable search & form history - Form data can easily be stolen by third parties - see this 2017 [article](https://freedom-to-tinker.com/2017/12/27/no-boundaries-for-user-identities-web-trackers-exploit-browser-login-managers/) and [bugzillas 1443083 + 1427543](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?bug_id=1443083,1427543) - see this 2011 [article](https://blog.mindedsecurity.com/2011/10/autocompleteagain.html) and [bugzilla 381681](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/381681) - `1223`: We enforce strict pinning - Override if you have issues with antivirus -- `1601`: We hardened cross origin referers 🥇 `#1 ISSUE` - - This may cause breakage where third party images and videos may not load, and with authentication on sites such as banks. If `1601` is too strict for you, override it to default `0` and consider using Smart Referer extension in Strict mode -- `2022`: We disable DRM - - Override if you use Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime, etc ... or consider watching those in a secondary browser - - Note: Mac and Linux users: RFP's HTTP Header spoofing can break streaming sites, see [bugzilla 1610762](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/1610762#c8) - `2811`: We delete history (download, form and browsing histories) on close - And `2820` for manual sanitizing - `4520`: We disable WebGL #### 🟪 FINGERPRINTING -- `4501`: We enable RFP 🥇 `THE OTHER #1 ISSUE` and `4504`: letterboxing - - letterboxing is independent of `4501` and is the pref that creates borders around your webpages +- `4501`: We enable RFP 🥇 `THE #1 ISSUE` and `4504`: letterboxing + - letterboxing is independent of `4501` and is the pref that can creates borders around your webpages -Read the next wiki page to decide if you want to keep using these or perhaps use Canvas Blocker instead. +Read the next wiki page to decide if you want to keep using RFP. You have options. #### 🟪 OTHER