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Firefox 84.0.1 update fixes crashes and other issues
Mozilla plans to release a minor update for the organization's Firefox web browser later today. Firefox 84.0.1 is a bug fix release that addresses crashes, performance and loading issues.
The new version of Firefox is pushed via the browser's automatic updating system to all devices that have it enabled. Users may check the installed version in the browser by selecting Menu > Help > About Firefox. Doing so will run a check for updates to download available ones to the local system.
Categorize your documents and access them quickly with Documan
Do you work with a lot of documents, but struggle at times to find the ones you need? Documan is a freeware tool that can be used to categorize your files, and access them quickly. The program is user-friendly, and you can get started with it in just a couple of minutes.
Running ChkDsk on Windows 10 20H2 may damage the file system and cause Blue Screens
Microsoft's newest version of Windows 10, Windows 10 20H2, appears to have a bug that may damage the file system of the Windows partition and cause blue screens during reboots. Reports suggest that running ChkDsk on these devices may damage the file system and cause blue screens on the first reboot of the system after the check disk operation completes.
Modify the mouse settings from the command line
Windows 10 has two ways that you can use to change the mouse options. The modern method is available from the Settings app > Devices > Mouse, but as is the case with these modernized preferences, they usually lack functionality and are mainly useful for basic changes.
Microsoft will enforce Windows 10 version 1903 upgrades because of end of support
Windows 10 version 1903 will reach end of support next month on December 8, 2020 for all supported editions of the operating system. The version of Windows 10 was released on May 21, 2019 and Microsoft has released three newer versions of Windows 10 since that date.
End of support means that Microsoft won't release security updates anymore for the version of Windows 10. Systems that are not updated may be vulnerable to security issues discovered after support for the version of Windows ends.
Microsoft releases Microsoft Edge Preview for Linux
When Microsoft unveiled the Chromium-based Edge browser some time ago, it surprised many by revealing that the browser would not be Windows 10 exclusive.
Microsoft makes it difficult to download Microsoft Edge with Firefox and Chrome
Many Windows users use the built-in web browser of the operating system to download other browsers to their system. First it was Internet Explorer, then the classic Edge, and now the new Edge that has been used for that purpose. Microsoft is still in the process of pushing its new Edge browser to Windows systems, and many systems, for instance Windows 10 systems right after installation, still come without the new version of Edge.
AutoWall is an open source program that can display animated GIFs and videos as your wallpaper
Are you bored with your desktop background? Let's add some life to it.
AutoWall is a simple program that allows you to use animated GIFs and videos as your wallpaper.
qBittorrent 4.3.0 is a major update with important changes
The developers of the BitTorrent client qBittorrent have released a new stable version of the client for all supported operating systems. QBittorrent 4.3.0 is the first release since April 2020, and as such introduces many changes and fixes to the application.
Users who use the client already should see update notifications pop up in the client when they start it up. A click on Help > Check for Updates runs a manual update check so that the update can be installed on the system.
Microsoft plans to release a standalone version of Microsoft Office next year
Microsoft released Office 2019 two years ago on September 24, 2018. The new version of Office was released exclusively for Windows 10 and Mac OS X and included a number of fundamental changes to previous versions of Office and Office 365 (now Microsoft 365).
Office 2019 was released as a standalone version that required a one-time payment and no subscription. Customers could use Office 2019 on devices without Internet connection, and Microsoft aligned the support period with that of Office 2016. Both products will run out of support in 2025.
TekBits News
- Firefox 84.0.1 update fixes crashes and other issues
- Categorize your documents and access them quickly with Documan
- Running ChkDsk on Windows 10 20H2 may damage the file system and cause Blue Screens
- Modify the mouse settings from the command line
- Microsoft will enforce Windows 10 version 1903 upgrades because of end of support
- Microsoft releases Microsoft Edge Preview for Linux
- Microsoft makes it difficult to download Microsoft Edge with Firefox and Chrome
- AutoWall is an open source program that can display animated GIFs and videos as your wallpaper
- qBittorrent 4.3.0 is a major update with important changes
- Microsoft plans to release a standalone version of Microsoft Office next year
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