Firefox 66 for Desktop will add support for Windows Hello authentication in Windows 10. At the time of this writing, the browser is on version 65 of the stable branch, so the Windows Hello feature will be included in the next release of Firefox that is expected on March 19, 2019.
Category: Firefox
Firefox 67: Cryptocurrency miners and Fingerprinters protection
Firefox 67 is the upcoming version of the popular browser. It may allow users to block cryptocurrency miners and fingerprinters.
Firefox 66: Autoplaying Sound Blocker
Firefox 66 will include a new privacy option that will also block autoplay of sounds on websites. The option will be enabled by default for all users of Firefox for Android.. In Firefox for Desktop, the feature will be initially enabled in Firefox 66 for a select group of users.
Firefox 65 is out, here’s everything you need to know
Mozilla is today releasing Firefox 65 to the stable branch. Let's see what is new in this version of the popular browser.
Firefox 66: Scroll Anchoring
Mozilla is adding a new feature to Firefox 66. Scroll Anchoring should eliminate unexpected page content jumps that happen when images and ads are being asynchronously loaded at the top of the page, making you scroll the page down.
Firefox 67: Individual Profiles for Simultaneously Installed Versions
When you install several Firefox versions in Windows (e.g. the stable one, Beta, and ESR), all instances will try to share a common browser profile. This often leads to issues, because changes between versions may break profile compatibility. This changes with Firefox 67.
Assign Keyboard Shortcuts to Extensions in Firefox
A new feature has landed in pre-release versions of Mozilla, and it will reach the production branch soon. Firefox users will be able to assign keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys) to actions available for installed extensions.
Disable Ads on New Tab Page in Mozilla Firefox
If you are a Firefox user, you may already know that the browser shows hints and tips about Firefox and Mozilla on the New Tab page. For certain users, it also shows a number of third-party ads. If you are not happy with this behavior of the browser, here is how to disable ads on the New Tab page.
Firefox 69 will come with Flash disabled by default
Mozilla is going to discontinue support for Adobe Flash in Firefox 69. The plugin will be disabled by default. A new bug filing confirms this intention.
How to Search Tabs in Mozilla Firefox
As you may already know, recent versions of Mozilla Firefox allow you to quickly search for an open tab from the address bar. All you need is to type the percent symbol, and the browser will list the open tabs in the drop down menu of the address bar. Firefox Nightly extends this option by adding a new option to the List All Tabs menu.
