Mozilla releases Firefox 20: Improves private browsing, downloads, security

Mozilla has launched the 20th iteration of its popular Firefox browser, with a number of security updates aimed at private browsing, downloads and developers. Mozilla has launched the 20th iteration of its popular Firefox browser, with a number of security updates aimed at improving private browsing, downloads and developers. Previously, users would have to start up a new session of Firefox if they wanted to enter ‘private mode’, however with the update, users can now set the privacy of each individual tab, saving them the trouble of having to run multiple Firefox windows or restart the browser. You can watch a demonstration below: ZDNet reported that in addition to private browsing, “Firefox 20 also gives desktop users a new Safari-like download manager that pops out from the toolbar, enabling users to monitor, view, and locate downloaded files without having to switch to another window.” You can watch a demonstration below: The update also allows users to customize shortcuts on the homescreen.