Simple Firefox customizations for the Librem 5

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Here are some mobile-friendly Firefox customizations for the Librem 5 that can enhance your browsing experience:

  1. Responsive Design Mode

Enable Responsive Design Mode: This allows you to view web pages as they would appear on different devices. Access it through the developer tools (F12) to simulate various screen sizes.

  1. Mobile User Agent

Change User Agent: Use an add-on to change the user agent string to mimic a mobile browser. This can help load mobile-optimized sites.

  1. Touch-Friendly Interface

Install Touch-Friendly Add-ons: Look for extensions that enhance touch navigation, such as larger buttons or simplified interfaces.

  1. Ad Blocker

Use an Ad Blocker: Install an ad blocker extension to improve page load times and reduce distractions from ads.

  1. Bookmark and Quick Access Customizations

Organize Bookmarks: Create a bookmarks toolbar with frequently visited sites for easy access.
Use Pocket: Save articles to Pocket for offline reading, which is great for mobile use.

  1. Custom Search Engines
  • Add Custom Search Engines: Set up quick search options for your favorite sites to speed up access.
  1. Dark Mode

*Enable Dark Mode: If you prefer a darker interface,enable Firefox’s dark mode or use a theme that suits your style.

  1. Privacy Settings

Enhance Privacy Controls: Adjust your privacy settings to block trackers and protect your data while browsing.

  1. Gestures and Shortcuts

*Use Gestures: Consider add-ons that allow for gesture navigation, making it easier to browse with one hand.

  1. Sync Across Devices

Enable Sync: Sync your bookmarks, passwords, and history with your Firefox account to have a seamless experience across devices.

These customizations should help you make the most of your browsing experience on the Librem 5 using Firefox!

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Nice list. Just to keep it comprehensive, lets also remember the other thread Mobile-Friendly Firefox Customizations for Librem 5 and that work at Mobile-Friendly-Firefox (FriendlyFox) (updates notes at FirefoxCSS@fedia.io)

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Just asking for clarity; is it actually safe to use Firefox on the Librem 5 at the moment or is it still going to be too old of a Firefox version on Byzantium such that the Firefox is vulnerable to the Zero-Day attack takeover that was reported as being actively used in the wild this week?

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came back to correct the link my post and figure i should correct yours too

updates are in the microblog section: Firefox Customs - Microblog - Fedia

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That depends on your threat model.

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If there’s an issue with updates with the version in the L5’s repo, would installing Librewolf get around that? It’s probably faster and more secure (or maybe at least more private) anyway…

Any reason Librewolf isn’t the default for Purism?

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Not sure for both questions. You can contact Purism if you want to know the reason(s), if any:

https://docs.puri.sm/Contact.html

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