Mozilla Firefox is the preferred browser for millions of men and women around the country. They love it because of its speed, performance, and wonderful features. The company constantly updates its browser and it has just now released Firefox 68 for the users. This version introduces a dark reader view, ability to report bad extensions, a list of extensions that are recommended, and options for admins to customize the browser for enterprise. Mozilla Firefox support continues for all operating systems namely android, iOS, Linux, and Mac.

All those who are using Firefox can easily upgrade to Firefox 68 by visiting Firefox.com. You can do the same even if you are a new user. Versions for Android and iOS are available on Play Store and App Store respectively. With more than 250 million active users, Firefox is certainly a platform that interests large numbers of web developers.

For Firefox 68, the company has come out with a list of recommended extensions that it says have been tested thoroughly not just for their usability and security but also their usefulness for the customers. The names of all these extensions can be seen on the Get Add-ons page in Firefox Manager. Developers cannot ask Mozilla to review their extensions by paying money to the company. However, online Mozilla Firefox support means that any developer can suggest review of any extension to the company at any time. Users have been given the ability to report bad extensions that can be a potential security threat through a new feature in Firefox 68.

Dark mode has been there for months in Firefox. However, until now, it was only text area that was covered by dark contrast. But now, all areas of a website will be covered in dark mode when the user chooses the option of dark in his browser. This means that it will not only be the text but also the sidebars as well as toolbars that will be covered in dark mode when the user chooses the option of Dark Mode.

The enterprise version of Firefox 68 gives IT admins the ability to customize as they can configure the browser to suit the requirements of their organization. This can be done with the help of FSON file compatible with Linux, Mac, and Windows or by simply group policy for Windows users.

If you are using an older version of Firefox and do not feel tempted to upgrade to Firefox 68 after learning about all the new features, you should know that this new update addresses two very important security flaws that are related to memory of the browser. This means you are better off with Firefox 68 even if you do not intend to make use of any of the new features that have been introduced.

It is also important to know that Firefox 68 provides protection against browser fingerprinting that is indulged in by some Cryptocurrency miners and marketing teams over internet.

Mozilla is a company that releases updates for its browser every 6-8 weeks. This means Firefox 69 should be on its way in September this year.

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