The Mozilla team behind the Firefox browser has released version 131 stable. The ESR branches have received their own portion of update by reaching versions 115.16.0 and 128.3.0. Finally, Firefox 132 has entered beta testing. Here are the key changes in this Firefox 131 stable.
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Windows 11 24H2 is officially released, along with the LTSC version
On October 1, Microsoft has officially released Windows 11 version 24H2. The new version of the OS adds a ton of various new features and improvements. Among the Windows 11 releases, 24H2 makes a strong accent on AI. It is present in Search, in inbox apps, and powers up the special Recall feature. Microsoft continues its practice of rolling out updates gradually, so the first wave of users to receive them are those who click "check for updates" on the Settings > Windows Update page. The company calls this the "Seeker experience."
Windows 11 Build 26120.1912 (Dev) adds 6 GHz support to Mobile Hotspot
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 26120.1912 (KB5043168) to Insiders in the Dev channel. It brings with it 6 GHz support for the Mobile Hotspot feature, along with the several fixes and general improvements. Here are the details.
Windows 11 Build 22635.4291 (Beta) improves Task Manager and Snipping Tool
Microsoft has released Windows 11 Build 22635.4291 to insiders on Beta) channel with a number of improvements. The Snipping Tool now features screenshot autosave, Task Manager's performance has been improved, and the Settings app has been slitghly refined. There are also a few fixes for Start and Explorer.
The latest optional update KB5043145 causes BSOD in Windows 11, so be careful
KB5043145, the most recent optional update for Windows 11 to date, causes multiple issues for many users. The most serious one is a blue screen of death that makes the PC unbootable. Microsoft has confirmed the bug and is working on a solution.
Microsoft details much improved Windows Recall security, finally allows removing it
Microsoft has announced a portion of improvements made to the Recall in Windows 11. It now includes advanced encryption and Windows Hello authentication. Its data is now secured in a VBS Enclave, making it inaccessible to third-party apps and users. Additionally, snapshots will automatically exclude sensitive information such as passwords and credit card details. Microsoft makes emphasis on that Recall does not upload any data to the cloud and can be easily uninstalled if you choose not to use it.
Microsoft Teams will soon stop working on older versions of Windows 11 and 10
The Redmond software firm has issued a notification that reveals a change in the list of supported Windows versions by the Teams app. Windows 11 21H2, Windows 10 21H2 and anything older will soon not be able to run the software. Prior to that, Microsoft Teams will display a warning starting October 15.
Microsoft Combines Xbox and Xbox Game Pass Mobile Apps into One
Microsoft has announced several changes to the Xbox experience, including merging the Xbox and Xbox Game Pass apps for iOS and Android, giving PC players access to a compact Game Bar, and making it easier to view DLC when installing a game.
Windows 11 22H2 / 23H2 receive the KB5043145 Preview update
Microsoft has released optional cumulative update KB5043145 (builds 22621.4249 and 22631.4249) for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2, respectively. It comes with it bug fixes and various improvements.
Firefox hits privacy complaint in EU over its user tracking method
Austrian digital rights organization NOYB (None of Your Business) has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority against Mozilla, accusing it of violating users' privacy. According to the organization, Mozilla activates a privacy feature in the Firefox browser without the explicit consent of users. This, according to them, is used to identify users' online activity.
