It streamlined the process of editing the registry within the Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE), making the bypass "zero-touch" for the user. VHDX Support:
That was seven months ago.
: The release included a fix for logs not saving on exit and significantly increased the speed of clearing partitions. The "GitHub Exclusive" Context
The GitHub "exclusive" designation is important. While Rufus has an official website, the GitHub repository is the primary source for the most recent source code and beta binaries. Downloading from the official GitHub 'Releases' page ensures you are getting the untouched, original file directly from the developer, free from third-party "bundleware" often found on mirror sites. How to Use Rufus 3.16 Beta 2
“We want to close the gate. The other side—the one that built us—is not benevolent. Rufus 316 Beta 2 was a key. But you, Leo Vargas, are the lock. You have to run the inverse. You have to format the formatter.”
If a pre-compiled executable for a specific beta does not exist, you must compile it yourself. This is the only way to get a "GitHub Exclusive" version that hasn't been officially packaged.