diff --git a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
index c619dca26a..ced4935a1f 100644
--- a/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ Follow these steps to get going. If you are having trouble, don't be afraid to [
 
 > PRO TIP: After `npm install`, run `npm start` to see a list of commands which can be run with `npm start <command>` (powered by [nps](https://npm.im/nps)).
 
-1. [Install Node.js 12.22.3 or newer](https://nodejs.org/en/download/).
+1. [Install Node.js 14 LTS or newer with npm@7+](https://nodejs.org/en/download/).
    - If you're new to installing Node, a tool like [nvm](https://github.com/creationix/nvm#install-script) can help you manage multiple version installations.
    - You will need [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/) to run browser-based tests locally.
 1. Follow [Github's documentation](https://help.github.com/articles/fork-a-repo/) on setting up Git, forking and cloning.
diff --git a/MAINTAINERS.md b/MAINTAINERS.md
index 37fc0b2216..a029bc536f 100644
--- a/MAINTAINERS.md
+++ b/MAINTAINERS.md
@@ -341,7 +341,7 @@ _It's easier to release often._
 1. Modify `CHANGELOG.md`; follow the existing conventions in that file. Use the "pull request" number, unless there isn't one. _You do not need to add Markdown links; this is done automatically._
    1. You can omit stuff from `CHANGELOG.md` that was done by a maintainer, but would have no interest to consumers of Mocha.
    1. If the changes aren't of interest to consumers but _were not_ made by a maintainer, reference them anyway. It's cool to give attribution!
-1. Use `npm version` (use `npm@6+`) to bump the version; see `npm version --help` for more info. (Hint--use `-m`: e.g., `npm version patch -m 'Release v%s'`)
+1. Use `npm version` (use `npm@8+`) to bump the version; see `npm version --help` for more info. (Hint--use `-m`: e.g., `npm version patch -m 'Release v%s'`)
    1. This command will update the list of authors (from the Git history) in `AUTHORS`, and add GitHub links to `CHANGELOG.md`.
    1. These changes are then added to the Git "stage" and will be added to the commit.
 1. Push `master` to `origin` with your new tag; e.g. `git push origin master --tags`
diff --git a/lib/runner.js b/lib/runner.js
index 7f9184fc1a..87f93c20b3 100644
--- a/lib/runner.js
+++ b/lib/runner.js
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ class Runner extends EventEmitter {
    * @param {boolean} [opts.cleanReferencesAfterRun] - Whether to clean references to test fns and hooks when a suite is done.
    * @param {boolean} [opts.delay] - Whether to delay execution of root suite until ready.
    * @param {boolean} [opts.dryRun] - Whether to report tests without running them.
-   * @param {boolean} [options.failZero] - Whether to fail test run if zero tests encountered.
+   * @param {boolean} [opts.failZero] - Whether to fail test run if zero tests encountered.
    */
   constructor(suite, opts) {
     super();
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 8c66a69574..74a875062d 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -78,11 +78,11 @@
     "yargs-unparser": "2.0.0"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
-    "@11ty/eleventy": "^0.11.0",
-    "@11ty/eleventy-plugin-inclusive-language": "^1.0.0",
+    "@11ty/eleventy": "^0.12.1",
+    "@11ty/eleventy-plugin-inclusive-language": "^1.0.3",
     "@babel/eslint-parser": "^7.15.4",
     "@babel/preset-env": "^7.14.8",
-    "@mocha/docdash": "^3.0.1",
+    "@mocha/docdash": "^4.0.0",
     "@rollup/plugin-babel": "^5.1.0",
     "@rollup/plugin-commonjs": "^14.0.0",
     "@rollup/plugin-json": "^4.1.0",
@@ -110,8 +110,8 @@
     "fs-extra": "^9.0.1",
     "husky": "^4.2.5",
     "hyperlink": "^4.7.0",
-    "jsdoc": "^3.6.5",
-    "jsdoc-ts-utils": "^1.1.2",
+    "jsdoc": "^3.6.7",
+    "jsdoc-ts-utils": "^2.0.1",
     "karma": "^6.3.4",
     "karma-chrome-launcher": "^3.1.0",
     "karma-mocha": "^2.0.1",
@@ -132,9 +132,9 @@
     "pidtree": "^0.5.0",
     "prettier": "^1.19.1",
     "regenerator-runtime": "0.13.7",
-    "remark": "^12.0.1",
-    "remark-github": "^9.0.1",
-    "remark-inline-links": "^4.0.0",
+    "remark": "^14.0.1",
+    "remark-github": "^11.1.1",
+    "remark-inline-links": "^6.0.0",
     "requirejs": "^2.3.6",
     "rewiremock": "^3.14.3",
     "rimraf": "^3.0.2",
@@ -157,8 +157,8 @@
     "uslug": "^1.0.4",
     "uuid": "^8.3.0",
     "watchify": "^4.0.0",
-    "webpack": "^4.44.1",
-    "webpack-cli": "^3.3.12"
+    "webpack": "^5.59.1",
+    "webpack-cli": "^4.9.1"
   },
   "files": [
     "bin/*mocha",
diff --git a/test/browser-specific/fixtures/webpack/webpack.config.js b/test/browser-specific/fixtures/webpack/webpack.config.js
index 53d4769c8e..97c2ddc1d9 100644
--- a/test/browser-specific/fixtures/webpack/webpack.config.js
+++ b/test/browser-specific/fixtures/webpack/webpack.config.js
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ console.error('output dir: %s', outputPath);
 
 module.exports = {
   entry: require.resolve('./webpack.fixture.mjs'),
+  target: 'browserslist:last 2 Chrome versions or IE 11',
   output: {
     path: outputPath
   },