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ShareMouse Changelog

What's new in ShareMouse 6.0.62

Apr 24, 2024
  • Fix:
  • Enable/Disable Hotkey.

New in ShareMouse 6.0.60 (Apr 24, 2024)

  • Fix:
  • Horizontal scrolling (SHIFT-wheel)
  • App unresponsiveness issues (multi-threading issues)

New in ShareMouse 6.0.59 (Nov 9, 2023)

  • New:
  • The Standard Edition now supports two computers and a total of four displays, up from the previous limit of two displays. This enhancement is available for new purchases at an updated price.

New in ShareMouse 6.0.56 (Jun 30, 2023)

  • New:
  • Hotkey to temporarily disable ShareMouse.
  • Improved Auto-Reconnect after UDP broadcast failure
  • ShareMouse can now run without "Full Disk Access" security setting
  • Fix:
  • Sticky monitor letter overlay display
  • Remote control issues in rare (coordinate rounding) conditions.
  • Rare disconnecting issue.

New in ShareMouse 6.0.55 (Jun 19, 2023)

  • New:
  • Minor improvements

New in ShareMouse 6.0.54 (Mar 2, 2023)

  • New:
  • Improved File Drag & Drop from Windows to Mac performance.

New in ShareMouse 6.0.53 (Mar 2, 2023)

  • Fix:
  • Drag&Drop issue if IOHID is enabled.

New in ShareMouse 6.0.52 (Feb 1, 2023)

  • New:
  • Improved monitor input switching support.

New in ShareMouse 6.0.51 (Dec 27, 2022)

  • Fix:
  • Display letter symbol does not overlap Display Manager anymore.

New in ShareMouse 6.0.50 (Dec 23, 2022)

  • New:
  • Improved system permission assistant for macOS security settings.
  • Support for multiple modifier key presses (SHIFT, CMD, CTRL).
  • Improved IP6 compatibility (new option in the program settings).
  • Fix:
  • Layout has not been synchronized if Mac computer name contained a non-ASCII character (e.g. apostroph).

New in ShareMouse 6.0.48 (Aug 2, 2022)

  • Fix:
  • Improved IP6 compatibility
  • Improved switching between displays

New in ShareMouse 6.0.47 (Jul 13, 2022)

  • Release of major new version 6

New in ShareMouse 5.0.50 (Jan 13, 2022)

  • Fix:
  • An attempt to avoid "port locked" message after logging in again.
  • License key could not be registered with specific regional settings.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.49 (May 27, 2021)

  • Fix:
  • Fixed license key registration issue

New in ShareMouse 5.0.47 (Feb 1, 2021)

  • Improved menu bar icons (dark mode detection in macOS Big Sur).

New in ShareMouse 5.0.46 (Feb 1, 2021)

  • Minor changes

New in ShareMouse 5.0.45 (Dec 21, 2020)

  • Minor changes

New in ShareMouse 5.0.44 (Nov 22, 2020)

  • Fix:
  • Disabled local-only debugging logging, that was accidentally left on in v5.0.43.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.43 (Aug 19, 2020)

  • New:
  • Improved clipboard synchronization of HTML formatted text.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.42 (Aug 16, 2020)

  • New:
  • Minor improvements

New in ShareMouse 5.0.41 (Aug 16, 2020)

  • New:
  • Improved monitor layout handling

New in ShareMouse 5.0.40 (Aug 16, 2020)

  • New:
  • Improved switching between user sessions (switch between applications with admin or user rights or UAC dialogs).
  • Fix:
  • Resolved Drag & Drop issue when ShareMouse is configured in dark mode.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.39 (Jul 9, 2020)

  • New:
  • Accelerated switching between user sessions (UAC dialogs, access to lock screen).
  • Mouse position restore after switching user sessions.
  • Prevent switching to temporarily disabled ShareMouse installation.
  • Improved connection to other clients after system start in specific situations.
  • Improved monitor layout profile switching.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.37 (Jun 26, 2020)

  • New:
  • Remote Login now supports FaceID and TouchID.
  • Improved detection if network is not yet ready after computer startup.
  • Improved detection of clipboard content changes.
  • Fix:
  • Resolved dimming issue after Laptop (un)docking.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.36 (Jun 23, 2020)

  • New:
  • Improved user interface (larger font)
  • Improved clipboard sharing
  • Fix:
  • Resolved dimming issue

New in ShareMouse 5.0.35 (Jun 22, 2020)

  • New:
  • Dark mode support
  • Improved connection stability
  • Extended debug logging
  • Fixed:
  • Fixed minor software update check issue

New in ShareMouse 5.0.32 (Jun 21, 2020)

  • Improved RemoteDesktop compatibility
  • Improved mouse pointer responsiveness.
  • Notification if multiple license keys are being used on a single installation.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.29 (Jun 21, 2020)

  • Updated URL to check for updates.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.27 (Jun 21, 2020)

  • Improved behavior if multiple network adapters have the same name.

New in ShareMouse 5.0.26 (Jun 21, 2020)

  • Support for macOS "Catalina":
  • ShareMouse is compatibility with latest macOS version "Catalina". Due to new macOS restriction, only auto-login is not available anymore for Macs.
  • Hardware Dimming:
  • Saving you money and time
  • ShareMouse v5 optionally dims unused displays with hardware functions, increasing the runtime of your laptop as bright displays are the biggest battery drainer. So, ShareMouse cuts down your electricity bill and the battery will provide you with more run time.
  • Drag & Drop of formatted text:
  • You can now drag & drop formatted text or bitmaps directly from and into an application on a Mac or Windows PC. This works totally seamlessly and intuitively in both directions.
  • Additional switching options:
  • You can now select all programs where where you do not want the mouse to switch monitors.
  • Network Adapter Selection:
  • You can now select a specific network adapter used by ShareMouse, allowing you to choose the fastest option in your network environment.
  • User Guide:
  • The user interface now provides settings-aware tips and troubleshooting suggestions to help you getting the most out of ShareMouse.
  • Automatic Layout switching:
  • ShareMouse automatically recognizes if a computer is used in different work place setups and automatically switches between varying display topologies. Each display detected layout can now be named for easier identification.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.48 (Jun 12, 2019)

  • Compatibility update of internal components.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.47 (May 14, 2019)

  • New:
  • Improved file drag & drop of multiple files.
  • Fix:
  • File drag & drop may have created translucent rectangles on the desktop.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.46 (May 29, 2018)

  • Improved support for very large monitor setups.
  • Fixed rare crash phenomena after wake-up from sleep mode.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.45 (Apr 25, 2018)

  • New:
  • Added privacy policy information.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.42 (Jan 10, 2018)

  • Help-button now opens the specific manual chapter.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.41 (Dec 21, 2017)

  • Added option "Secure input warning". Disable this option if you occasionally experience permanent high CPU load.
  • Step-by-step setup wizard.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.38 (Oct 23, 2017)

  • Solved crash issue in rare situations.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.36 (Oct 3, 2017)

  • License is cached to bridge temporary network connection hiccups.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.33 (Sep 11, 2017)

  • Improved performance.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.29 (Aug 25, 2017)

  • ShareMouse version 4 introduces groundbreaking new technology which allows you to synchronize lock/unlock/suspend/shutdown and screen savers on multiple PCs and Macs
  • Applications:
  • Lock any computer and ShareMouse automatically locks all other computers.
  • Simultaneously log onto your Macs and Windows PCs.
  • Shut down all computers with a single action.
  • Log onto a Windows PC remotely even after a cold start or power cycle!
  • Cross-Platform Clipboard Exchange:
  • The clipboard sharing feature now also supports RTF text between Mac and Windows PCs. You can now copy formatted text into the Windows clipboard and paste the text including formatting on a Mac (and vice versa).
  • Clipboard transfer between Windows or between Mac even supports bitmaps within the formatted text.
  • The menu bar icon has been redesigned from ground up:
  • Optimized for high DPI displays ("Retina")
  • Distinctive styles for Windows 10 and macOS
  • Enhanced status information
  • Additional New Features:
  • Optional monitor switch prevention in maximized applications.
  • Switch prevention override by double-tapping monitor border.
  • Optionally inverted scroll direction on remote PC.
  • AES encryption now included in Standard Edition.
  • Password protection now automatically enables encryption.
  • Many stability and usability improvements.

New in ShareMouse 4.0.13 Beta (May 15, 2017)

  • New features:
  • Remote login after cold boot on Windows PC and (a selection of) Macs.
  • Synchronization of screensaver, login/lock, suspend mode and shutdown.
  • Auto-login on remote computers.
  • Optionally invert scrolling direction on remote PC.
  • AES encryption now included in Standard Edition.
  • Free upgrade for all users with valid maintenance at the time of final release.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.61 (Apr 19, 2017)

  • Improved license key fault tolerance

New in ShareMouse 3.0.60 (Mar 9, 2017)

  • New network connection failure detection and fall-back.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.59 (Feb 9, 2017)

  • Improved fallback mechanism on network connection interruptions.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.57 (Jan 19, 2017)

  • Support of MissionControl hotkeys.
  • Confirmation before existing files are overwritten.
  • CMD-V hotkey is now independent of the keyboard layout.
  • Console automatically launches in debug mode.
  • Improved compatibility with older MacOS/OSX versions.
  • Improved monitor switching by hotkey.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.56 (Oct 18, 2016)

  • Mouse switches monitors at the monitor border.
  • Improved behavior if being blocked by firewall.
  • Extended trial period..
  • Improved network connectivity.
  • Improved behavior when computer wakes up from sleep mode.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.51 (Aug 29, 2016)

  • Improved connection timing
  • Improved recognition of connection failures.
  • In rare cases, license keys couldn't be stored.
  • Offline licenses can now be released.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.50 (Aug 4, 2016)

  • Improved file drag & drop.
  • Improved key mapping.
  • Improved network connectivity

New in ShareMouse 3.0.48 (Jul 28, 2016)

  • Improved file drag & drop.
  • Improved key mapping.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.46 (May 14, 2016)

  • Increased trial period.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.45 (May 14, 2016)

  • Support for reversed mouse buttons (hello, left handers!)
  • Improved fall-back handling if clients disappear from the network.
  • Fixed an issue if PC B controls drag & drop action from PC A to PC C.
  • Solved monitor manager issue (monitor letters far apart).
  • Increased reconnection on UAC dialogs. ShareMouse now tries to re-position the mouse cursor after reconnection.
  • Resolved intereference of multiple installations with different password configurations.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.30 (Dec 9, 2015)

  • Support for F1-F4 special keys.
  • Improved monitor layout profiling.

New in ShareMouse 3.0.29 (Dec 9, 2015)

  • Improved behavior for computers with multiple network adapters.
  • Improved detection of inactive monitors (e.g. closed laptop lid).
  • Cosmetic changes

New in ShareMouse 3.0.28 (Dec 9, 2015)

  • Improved "monitor switching" settings dialog.
  • Improved detection of layout changes.
  • Improved "monitor switching" settings dialog.
  • Drag & Drop issues fixed.
  • Monitors in power saving mode can be wake up (However, Mac CPUs in deep sleep cannot yet be wake up yet).
  • Fixed license registration issue.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.56 (Mar 16, 2015)

  • The ShareMouse interconnection password was visible in the UDP broadcast. Thanks to user Armin Ruech for informing us about this issue.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.55 (Jan 21, 2015)

  • Solved issues on Mac OS X 10.10 ("Yosemite")
  • Digitally signed installer file.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.54 (Oct 6, 2014)

  • Simplified configuration

New in ShareMouse 2.0.53 (Apr 24, 2014)

  • Solved issue with the ~ key.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.52 (Apr 24, 2014)

  • Solved issue with the SHIFT/CTRL/CMD modifier keys.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.51 (Feb 14, 2014)

  • NEW: ShareMouse now supports high resolution monitors with high DPI settings.
  • Solved file folder drag & drop issues.
  • Solved several file transfer issues.
  • ShareMouse now transmits the °-key.
  • Mouse action have been executed on sender and receiver computer in rare cases.
  • Many minor improvements.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.49 (Dec 13, 2013)

  • Solved issues if remote pasting clipboard into a browser.
  • CMD-ArrowLeft/-Right are now handled correctly.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.47 (Nov 8, 2013)

  • Fast User Switching support added.
  • Solved issues when Mac wakes up from sleep mode.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.46 (Nov 8, 2013)

  • Minor cosmetic changes.

New in ShareMouse 2.0.45 (Oct 31, 2013)

  • Support for latest operating systems:
  • ShareMouse now supports Microsoft Windows 8 and latest Mac OSX 10.9 ("Mavericks").
  • No more accidental monitor switching:
  • Unwanted monitor transitions can now be prevented. You can configure ShareMouse that holding the CTRL, ALT or SHIFT key is required while traveling between monitors.
  • Drag & Drop files and folders between computers:
  • ShareMouse is the first application world-wide that allows you to drag & drop files and folders between Windows and Mac computers.
  • Exchanging data between computers never has been easier. Especially between Mac and Windows.
  • You can also drag & drop files between applications with different credentials (admin vs. user level).
  • Automatic monitor profiles:
  • ShareMouse has become smarter when you use a computer in different locations, for example, a laptop in your office and at home.
  • ShareMouse automatically detects the workplace the computer is used and recalls the corresponding monitor configuration. No more manual monitor-rearrangement whenever you travel with your PC.
  • Support for Multimedia keys:
  • ShareMouse now allows you to remotely control your media player and volume with the special multimedia keys (play, stop, fast forward/rewind, volume up/down).
  • We heard you - We learned a lesson - And we fixed it:
  • ShareMouse is now licensed per computer group. Just one single computer of a group needs to be registered. Such licensed computer can also roam between multiple locations without additional licenses.
  • As a result, the ShareMouse Pro Edition becomes up to 75% cheaper. Returning customers get an additional 50% off!
  • Free Upgrades:
  • You can now purchase upgrade protection licenses and you get free updates, upgrades and major new versions for 1, 3 or 5 years.
  • We have a lot of features to come soon. No more worries if you purchased a license just a few weeks before release of a new version. The upgrade protection covers it for you.
  • Additional new features:
  • CTRL-ALT-DEL can be sent to a remote Windows PC.
  • The network adapter can now be selected.
  • Combined 32- and 64 bit Mac OS X installation file.
  • Optimized mouse cursor precision and performance.
  • Scroll-speed is now customizable on each computer.
  • ShareMouse can now be configured not to cancel remote control if you touch the remote controlled input devices.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.93 (Jan 29, 2013)

  • Solved registration issues (re-registration with your license key required).
  • Solved network connection issues if internet connection is missing.
  • Solved keyboard mapping bug.
  • Additional keys can now be used as a panic key
  • Solved mouse drag & drop issues in certain applications.
  • Macs with newer OSX versions can now remotely be waken up from sleep mode.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.92 (Dec 27, 2012)

  • Solved registration issues (re-registration with your license key required).
  • Solved network connection issues if internet connection is missing.
  • Solved keyboard mapping bug.
  • Additional keys can now be used as a panic key
  • Solved mouse drag & drop issues in certain applications.
  • Macs with newer OSX versions can now remotely be waken up from sleep mode.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.91 (Aug 29, 2012)

  • Mouse clicks target positions correct if desktop is zoomed. Unfortunately, the cursor is positioned at the wrong place for a short time.
  • Resolved issues with mouse cursor positioning near the monitor borders.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.89 (Apr 27, 2012)

  • Improved mouse wheel support.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.88 (Apr 27, 2012)

  • Fixed issue that keyboard input was sent to both computers.
  • Improved compatibility with virtual machines, RDP, etc. (via config entry).
  • Improved mouse wheel support.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.87 (Mar 30, 2012)

  • Removed Beta time lock which has been accidentally left.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.86 (Mar 22, 2012)

  • Tried to solve mouse coordinate issues in rare situations.
  • Solved with key press simulation after pressing CMD+C or. CMD+Tab
  • Solved issues with CMD / ALT / CTRL modifier keys..
  • Solved issues with key presses in Spotlight.
  • No more alert sound if pressing CMD / ALT / CTRL.
  • Debug mode can be initiated with the parameter "debug=Yes" (without "").

New in ShareMouse 1.0.84 (Feb 29, 2012)

  • Solved issues with typing A which opened the diacritic symbol menu.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.83 (Feb 29, 2012)

  • Increased trial period to approximately 8 minutes.
  • Solved issues with remote key presses under OSX Lion.
  • Fixed issues with sending hotkeys CMD-Left/Right between Macs.
  • Fixed intermittent clipboard sync issues.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.81 (Feb 24, 2012)

  • Key-repeat bug fixed.
  • Connection Handshaking issue fixed.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.80 (Feb 24, 2012)

  • Automatic correction of incorrect monitor layouts can now be disabled by right-clicking into the Monitor Manager.
  • HTML-formatted clipboard contents are now ignored because of browser incompatibilities.
  • Improved support of key repeat.
  • Improved support of function keys.
  • Support of triple mouse clicks.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.79 (Feb 9, 2012)

  • Resolved issue with Dock autohide.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.78 (Feb 8, 2012)

  • Resolved bug with duplicate license key detection.
  • Resolved bug with mouse coordinates in monitor edges.
  • Solved issue with "ghost" mouse cursor on remote controlling PC.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.77 (Feb 3, 2012)

  • Beta mode removed. Purchased license keys can now be registered.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.76 Beta (Jan 24, 2012)

  • Improved simulation of modifier keys
  • Issues with mouse clicks resolved.
  • We now offer a separate 32 Bit Mac client.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.66 Beta (Dec 7, 2011)

  • Significantly improved mouse precision.
  • No more mouse hover phenomens on a remote controlling Mac.
  • Improved mouse switching between computers.
  • Improved monitor selection letters display.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.64 Beta (Dec 5, 2011)

  • Significantly improved network performance and stability.
  • Improved Monitor Manager
  • Improved QuickJump hotkey function.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.58 Beta (Nov 18, 2011)

  • Resolved issues with multiple monitors on a Mac.
  • In special situations, the mouse cursor could not reach all areas of a remote controlled Mac.
  • Improved automatic detection of the monitor positions.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.57 Beta (Nov 14, 2011)

  • Resolved issues with the mouse cursor of a remote controlling Mac.
  • Many internal improvements.
  • Preparation of the final release.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.53 Beta (Nov 4, 2011)

  • New feature: Key mapping
  • Many stability and performance improvements.

New in ShareMouse 1.0.42 Beta (Oct 12, 2011)

  • Clipboard Synchronization and Drag & Drop of files between Windows and Mac computers.
  • Many stability and performance improvements