The Edge browser has been updated to version 97.0.1060.0. This update to the Canary channel was released on October 30, 2021. Microsoft hasn’t released any information regarding version 97.0.1060.0. We will update the post when more information becomes available. Some users are reportedly unable to print after installing version 97.0.1060.0. Quite a number of people […]
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Vivaldi 4.3.2439.63 Solves Several Capture Bugs and More
The Vivaldi browser has been updated to version 4.3.2439.63. This update to the Stable channel was released on November 9, 2021. Vivaldi 4.3.2439.63 is a minor update that upgrades the Chromium foundation that the browser runs on to version 94.0.4606.114. Several crashes have also been solved and several screen capture bugs are also resolved. You […]
Opera 80.0.4170.72 Shows All Cards in Card View and More
The Opera browser has been updated to version 80.0.4170.72. This update was released on October 27, 2021. Opera 80.0.4170.72 comes with many new features for Cards. This includes an update to Card View to show all cards. You can also sort cards when you’re in multi-card view. You can search for cards by their names. […]
Opera 80.0.4170.63 Updates Chromium to 80.0.4170.63 and More
The Opera browser has been updated to version 80.0.4170.63. This update to the Stable channel was released on October 21, 2021. Opera updates the Chromium foundation that the browser runs on to 94.0.4606.81. Opera has also solved a crash that was occurring in previous builds. Here is the changelog provided by Opera: CHR-8612 Update chromium […]
Chrome 95.0.4638.54 Released to Beta Channel
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 95.0.4638.54. This update to the Beta channel was released on October 20, 2021. Chrome Beta 95.0.4638.54 doesn’t contain any notable features for average users. You can however read up on the partial changes via the log here: chromium / chromium / src / 94.0.4606.81..95.0.4638.54. To update Chrome, […]
Chrome Dev 96.0.4664.18 Refreshes Avatars and More
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 96.0.4664.18. This update to the Dev channel was released on October 21, 2021. Chrome Dev 96.0.4664.18 has refreshed the avatars by fixing the regression on the discard old image button. Google says this version also fixes the folder select icon background in Dark Mode. Google says this […]
Chrome 97.0.4676.1 Released to Canary Channel
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 97.0.4676.1. This update to the Canary channel was released on October 21, 2021. Google hasn’t provided any information regarding this update. We will update the article when we get more information. To update Chrome, open the browser and head to Settings and more > Help > About Google […]
Edge 94.0.992.50 Released to Stable Channel
The Edge browser has been updated to version 94.0.992.50. This update to the Stable channel was released on October 15, 2021. This is likely a minor update as Microsoft hasn’t even updated their basic release notes page with any information regarding this update. You can check that here: Release notes for Microsoft Edge Stable Channel. […]
Edge Beta 95.0.1020.30 Allows You to Pick Up PDF Files Where You Left off and More
The Edge browser has been updated to version 95.0.1020.30. This update to the Beta channel was released on October 22, 2021. Edge Beta 95.0.1020.30 adds a new feature that allows you to pick up PDF files where you left them off. This means you can now open a PDF document, begin reading through it, and […]
Edge Dev 96.0.1047.2 Brings Download Button/Menu to Pop-Outs and More
The Edge browser has been updated to version 96.0.1047.2. This update to the Dev channel was released on October 20, 2021. Edge 96.0.1047.2 adds a feature that allows you to view the Download button in pop-out windows that don’t display the usual address bar where it would be typically located. Collections has been developed further […]
Edge 96.0.1052.0 Released to Canary Channel
The Edge browser has been updated to version 96.0.1052.0. This update to the Canary channel was released on October 14, 2021. Microsoft hasn’t given any news regarding what to expect inside this canary build. We will update the article should we get more information. The Edge browser will automatically update itself the next time you […]
Firefox 94.0b8 Brings 23 Bug Fixes
The Firefox browser has been updated to version 94.0b8. This update to the Beta channel was released on October 22, 2021. Firefox 94.0b8 comes with 23 bug fixes, all of which are listed below. The official changelog below: Fission crash in [@ IPCError-content | RecvConstructBrowser missing initial frame BrowsingContext] Investigate if we can avoid -[NSApplication […]
Brave 1.31.87 Adds Custom Filter Lists to Adblock and More
The Brave browser has been updated to version 1.31.87. This update to the Release channel rolled out on October 21, 2021. Brave 1.31.87 has made a significant enhancement to the adblock, namely it now offers the chance to add custom filter lists. You will also find the WDP (Web Discovery Project) and adaptive CAPTCHA. There […]
Opera Stable 80.0.4170.40 Updates Chromium to Version 94.0.4606.71 and More
The Opera browser has been updated to version 80.0.4170.40. This update to the Stable channel was released on October 14, 2021. Opera Stable 80.0.4170.40 updates the Chromium foundation that the browser runs on to version 94.0.4606.71. Opera has also solved the problem of the emoji button getting stuck in the address bar. The rest of […]
Opera Dev 82.0.4210.0 Adds Settings Menu to Video Popout and More
The Opera browser has been updated to version 82.0.4210.0. This update to the Dev channel was released on October 18, 2021. Opera Dev 82.0.4210.0 has added a settings menu to the video popout. Several crashes from the previous build have been solved [Crash at opera::ThemesService::UpdateCurrentTheme() and esource_coordinator::TabLifecycleUnitSource::TabLifecycleUnit::OnLifecycleUnitStateChanged(mojom::LifecycleUnitState, mojom::LifecycleUnitStateChangeReason]. Opera also now allows for multi-card view […]
2021-10 Cumulative Update for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for Windows Version Next for x64 (KB5006369)
The .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 running on the Windows 11 operating system has received another cumulative update with the build number KB5006369. Microsoft hasn’t provided any release notes for this particular update. After scanning the internet, there isn’t much discussion about this update either. Related News Cumulative Update .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8 for […]
Firefox Dev 94.0b7 Brings End to Experimental Beta Features
The Firefox browser has been updated to version 94.0b7. This update to the Dev channel was on October 18, 2021. Firefox beta 6 was the last and the early beta versions; all experimental features are disabled as of this beta 7 update and as we head into the final beta builds before the official release. […]
Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version Next (10.0.22478.1012) (KB5007328)
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to build 10.0.22478.1012. This update to the Dev channel was released on October 16, 2021. Build 10.0.22478.1012 is for validating the servicing pipeline and does not contain any fixes, as per the Windows Insider channel. Note that the update text you see within the Settings app may […]
Windows 11 22478.1000 Brings Fluent Design Emojis and More
The Windows 11 operating system has been updated to version 22478.1000. This Windows Insider Preview build was released on October 14, 2021. The fluent design emojis that were announced in July are now ready to go live for Windows Insiders. These new fluent design emojis are intended for Microsoft 365 and general Windows users to […]
Edge 94.0.992.47 Solves Four Securities Issues and More
The Edge browser has been updated to version 94.0.992.47. This update to the Stable channel was released on October 11, 2021. Edge 94.0.992.47 has solved four securities issues (CVE-2021-37977, CVE-2021-37978, CVE-2021-37979, and CVE-2021-37980), and brings fixes for several bugs. Microsoft hasn’t released any information regarding these bugs or what they entail. The Edge browser will […]
Brave 1.30.89 Updates Chromium to version 1.30.89; Solves Rendering Issue
The Brave browser has been updated to version 1.30.89. This update was released on October 14, 2021. Brave 1.30.89 updates the Chromium foundation that the browser runs on to version 94.0.4606.81. Additionally, this version has fixed some rendering crashes that were occurring for some users. Here are the full release notes provided by Brave: Fixed […]
Opera 82.0.4218.0 Brings Automatic Video Pop-Out to YouTube, and More
The Opera browser has been updated to version 82.0.4218.0. This update to the Dev channel was released on October 27, 2021. Opera Dev 82.0.4218.0 comes with a couple of new features, namely an automatic video pop-out for YouTube and snapshot memes. The automatic video pop-out feature has been immensely popular on Opera to date, and […]
Windows 11 22489.1000 Brings Dedicated Microsoft Account Page to Settings, and More
The WIndows 11 operating system has been updated to version 22489.1000. This Windows Insider Preview build was released on October 27, 2021. Windows 11 22489.1000 brings a new page to the Settings app for your Microsoft account information. By navigating to Settings > Account, you are greeted with a new Your Microsoft account heading, where […]
Chrome 97.0.4669.0 Released to Canary Channel
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 97.0.4669.0. This update to the Canary channel was rleeased on October 29, 2021. Google hasn’t release any information regarding the Chrome Canary 97.0.4669.0 update. However we do know that this same build number was for the Dev channel on ChromeOS as well. To update Chrome, open the […]
Firefox 93.0 Saves Bandwidth, Prevents Session Loss, and More
Firefox 93.0 is now rolling out to the Release channel. This update was released on October 5, 2021. Firefox 93.0 uses “significantly” less bandwidth when you browse websites in comparison to previous versions of the browser. The Firefox PDF viewer adds support for XFA-based forms which are the type of forms many banks and government […]
Chrome 94.0.4606.81 Adds More Bookmark Paths Enabled by Default and More
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 94.0.4606.81. This update to the Stable channel was released on October 7, 2021. Chrome 94.0.4606.81 has reverted the “Do not restore scroll from history if page scrolled between navigation start and commit” feature due to a bug. Additionally, there are new bookmark paths and short bookmarks in […]
Firefox 92.0.1 Solves Audio Playback and Findbar Close Button Issues and More
The Firefox browser has been updated to version 92.0.1. This update to the Release channel rolled out on September 23, 2021. Firefox 92.0.1 comes with two fixes: All Linux systems should now have all audio playback issues resolved, and all operating systems should have the findbar close button working properly now. Mozilla is aware of […]
Chrome 97.0.4668.2 Released to Canary Channel
The Chrome browser has been updated to version 97.0.4668.2. This update to the Canary channel was released on October 14, 2021. Google hasn’t released any information regarding this update. We will update the article if we get more information. To update Chrome, open the browser and head to Settings and more > Help > About […]
Chrome Beta 95.0.4638.49 Disables Context Menu in Reading List View and More
The Chrome browser for desktop has been updated to version 95.0.4638.49. This update to the Beta channel was released on October 13, 2021. Chrome Beta 95.0.4638.49 has reverted the “Do not restore scroll from history if page scrolled between navigation start and commit” feature due to a bug that it caused. Google has also disabled […]
Firefox 94.0b5 Released to Dev Channel
The Firefox browser has been updated to version 94.0b5. This update to the Dev/Beta channels was released on October 13, 2021. Firefox Dev 94.0b5 didn’t come with any release notes from Firefox. Instead, Firefox claims that Beta 6 came with 22 fixes, which to me suggests that merged the two because 22 fixes sounds like […]
