ConfigFox is a powerful program that allows you to adjust Firefox parameters that are not offered by the web browser itself. These adjustments customize the browser to fit each user's needs. Some of the functions you can customize include disabling automatic updates, setting HTTP, disabling the session save prompts when you have multiple tabs open, and many security and privacy parameters, among other functions. Regarding security, the utility disables the geolocation request. And if you're interested in manipulating your profile, the tool offers several functions to customize your user profile in the Firefox web browser.
Getting Started with ConfigFox
Once you download the program from its official page, you'll see its simple interface from which you can extend Firefox's settings. The platform will ask you to specify the path where the browser is located (C:/ProgramFiles/Mozilla). Then the environment will ask you to create a User.js file that will save all the changes you make to the browser from the program (click "Yes").
Now you'll see a list with additional Firefox preferences; in each category you'll find different parameters that let you customize the browser to the maximum, such as Tabs, Tweaks, Auto Updates, Disable startup checks, Skip checking of browser's current milestone, Leaks, fingerprinting, security, dev tools, and Location bar, search, auto suggestions, history, among other functions.
All you have to do is enable or disable an option and then go to "File" and select "Save user.js" to save the changes you made to Firefox's configurations. The tool lets you create different settings profiles, and you'll save the user.js file on your computer.
Once you've made the changes in the browser, you start Firefox and you'll see the new settings that make the platform work according to your needs. The user interface is very well designed, and even if you don't have advanced knowledge, you'll be able to adjust Firefox's preferences easily, because you'll see the central categories, which are:
Startup, Auto Updates, Privacy, Plugins, Media, Camera, Mic, JavaScript & Dom, Cache, Tabs, and Tweaks. Within each category you'll find subcategories that let you customize each setting to the maximum. For example, in the Privacy category you'll see Disable telemetry, Disable hello, Disable social features, SSL, OCSP, Certs, Encryption, HTTP: Set "Do Not Track" HTTP header, Disable referrer from SSL website, etcetera.
Really, if you are a Firefox user, this platform cannot be missing from your computer, because you'll increase the performance, security, and privacy of the Firefox web browser.
ConfigFox is a free program available for Windows operating systems.
