This is a dedicated 64-bit browser based on Firefox’s open source code, compiled specifically for 64-bit versions of Windows, complete with optimizations to help speed things up a little more. Despite the growing popularity of 64-bit though, we're still in that transitional phase where many applications are still only available in 32-bit builds – they're compatible with 64-bit, but you get none of the performance benefits 64-bit computing can bring.įirefox is one such example: the latest Nightly build is available in 64-bit, but we're at least six months away from it making the transition through Aurora and Beta to a final release.įor those who can’t wait for Firefox to embrace 64-bit, take a look at Waterfox instead. The end result is a faster, smoother browsing experience for the user.64-bit is the future of computing – and one obvious benefit of running a 64-bit version of Windows is the fact it allows you to access more than 3.5GB of RAM, helping speed up your computer. This speeds up repetitive tasks like rendering, scrolling, and video playback that rely on loops. In simple terms, polyhedral optimisation tunes the browser’s inner loops to make maximum use of the CPU and memory. A complete revamp of the config options set by default is also on it’s way.Linux deserves some love too, and optimisations are in the works for the final release.Privacy enhancements to some of the most popular search engines (wink wink, nudge nudge) are also in the pipeline, with more to be revealed soon.This is in progress and is due for release. Waterfox for Android’s feature set has been finalised, but requires updating to the latest components.Some more performance oriented upgrades are in testing, but may not make it for final release.The website has now been updated! It should be much more performant, while looking more professional. The default theme has been updated to version 7.5.0.
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