We also introduced better password practices for securing the Persistent Storage. Randomly generated [diceware](https://diceware.dmuth.org/) passphrases and an upgraded encryption format make the Persistent Storage [[exponentially more secure|security/argon2id]].
The Tor Connection Assistant is slicker. We improved the error messaging when connecting automatically to the Tornetwork and the handling of captive portals.
Connecting to Tor is only part of the story. At times, Tails users may find themselves on slow Tor circuits. And worse, unable to troubleshoot issues. So, we've made it easier to close pesky Tor circuits that we can sometimes land on.
We also asked [Radically Open Security](https://www.radicallyopensecurity.com/)to do a security audit of Tails. Their [[findings|news/audit_by_ROS]] affirmed our cutting-edge security.
We completed a bunch of home improvement projects. So our new home is even more welcoming to folks speaking different languages, we overhauled the language switcher. We just added Catalan translations too. *Gràcies per ser aquí!*
High footfall areas of the website got a new carpet too. Check out our new [[Contribute|contribute]], [[Support|support]], and [[Contact us|about/contact]] pages.
A huge shout-out to the volunteers who made these possible: [@jawlensky](https://gitlab.tails.boum.org/jawlensky) for the website redesign and to our [[Catalan translations team|contribute/how/translate/team/ca]]!
**Sprints.** Our core team organized 2 sprints this year. Around Easter, we bunkered up in Paris. The agenda was budgeting the year ahead and building a roadmap to financial health. Also on the agenda: French cheese, spicy Indian snacks, and [Dixit](https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/39856/dixit). Later in the year, we met again in a mix of online and in-person participation. We reflected on our efforts this year and hatched plans for a more sustainable future of the project.
