Mozilla wants to set Firefox as your default browser on Windows 11
Microsoft Edge has long caused problems for browser makers due to the aggressive ways Windows 11 promotes its own browser. It’s also quite difficult for users to switch to a different browser, as the option to make a third-party browser your default is hidden deep in the Settings app. A few years ago, Mozilla developed a way to instantly set Firefox as the default browser. It introduced a button in the program’s settings that when clicked would set it as the primary browser.
But while this requires manual effort from the user, Mozilla wants to make the process even simpler. the company is testing a new method Set Firefox as the default browser when the user installs it. It is already available in the beta version of Firefox. When you download the beta version and run the installer, it displays a pop-up that offers some options that are enabled by default. One of these options sets Firefox as the default browser, so the entire process is automated, which can be very useful for users who are not very tech-savvy. This is a bit of a controversial move, but Microsoft isn’t being impartial either. It remains to be seen whether this will make its way into the stable version of Firefox.
Apple releases iCloud Passwords extension for Firefox
Apple has officially released a iCloud Password Extension For Firefox. This will allow users who have an iPhone or iPad to sync their password database with their computer, and use browser add-ons to securely autofill passwords on web forms. Although this can be useful for quickly signing in to websites, Apple has not released the add-on for all desktop platforms. What appears to be a tricky strategy is the iCloud password. Expansion Not available for Windows or Linux.
It is available exclusively for macOS, specifically, the add-on is only compatible with macOS Sonoma. This means that users of macOS Ventura or Monterey also cannot use the extension. This is a bit strange, considering that the iCloud Passwords extension is available for Chrome and Edge browsers on Windows. Could the lack of support for Firefox on Windows be somehow connected to the Passwords app, which is only available for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS?
Users are reporting that the add-on’s performance is sluggish, making this a bittersweet launch. Interestingly, there used to be a similar extension for Firefox, created by a developer named Aurelien. He says he provided his extension to Apple voluntarily without compensation and that the company has replaced his code with its code from the Chrome and Edge versions. This is why the add-on has poor performance and lacks compatibility for Firefox on Windows.
Microsoft has refused to budge from Windows 11 system requirements
Windows 11 is over three years old, but it is still far behind Windows 10 which has a much higher number of users. StatCounter reports that 61% of users are on Windows 10, while only 35% are on Windows 11. The difference between the two operating systems is largely due to the system requirements of Windows 11. Microsoft’s latest operating systems require a modern CPU and support for TPM 2.0, which many older PCs do not meet.
To install Windows 11 on unsupported systems, there are a few ways to circumvent these requirements, including some Microsoft approved methods. These come at a cost, as Microsoft says users who bypass restrictions on unsupported hardware are not entitled to receive updates.
The problem is that Windows 10 will reach its end of life support in October 2025, and millions of PCs don’t meet Windows 11’s system requirements. But, Microsoft is not slowing it down Minimum System Requirements To accommodate older PCs, especially those that lack support for TPM 2.0, which the company considers essential. This leaves users with two options, either buy a new PC, or upgrade the existing system with modern hardware that can support Windows 11.
Meta admits its content moderation had a high error rate
Meta accepted it was created many mistakes Related to moderating content on your social platforms. Facebook, the parent company of Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, has long been accused of unfair practices when it comes to removing users’ posts, resulting in problems for free speech. This is a problem on many social networks, especially when they combat fake news. In a shocking admission, Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, admitted that content moderation error rates are high.
Clegg acknowledged the fact that harmless content is often removed or banned, resulting in people being unfairly punished. He blamed automated systems for moderation failures. Notable incidents include takedown errors on threads, and the excessive deletion of political speeches, news, and suppressed photos of Donald Trump, the survivor of an assassination attempt earlier this year. Clegg also confirmed that the company had taken very drastic action by removing posts about the COVID-19 pandemic, but this was reportedly influenced by the Biden administration.
Meta says it will improve the purity and accuracy of its moderation in the future by making the rules more fair for its users.
Find your usage statistics with Xbox 2024 in the year in review
Microsoft has launched a summary page for Xbox that lets players view their usage statistics for the year 2024. annual summary The number of hours you’ve spent in games, your most played titles, your achievements, the friends you’ve played with the most and other personalized statistics are highlighted. You may notice that the recap page has a custom look, based on your most played titles. There are special recap sections for Rewards and Game Pass.
This page can also help you analyze your favorite genres, and you can use such data to potentially find more games that may interest you.
The original NES Tetris launches for Nintendo Switch
Tetris is one of the most popular video games of all time, and has been remade a few times on different platforms. Do you want to play the original Tetris game that was released on the Nintendo Entertainment System? Well, you are in luck.
Nintendo has announced this nes tetris Coming to Switch. There’s one catch, you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play the classic games on your handheld. NES Tetris will be available to customers starting December 12th.
