Screens For Mac 4 Release Notes

Version 4.12.14 Released on Sep 21, 2023

• Added compatibility for macOS 14
• Improved performance and stability
• Please note that Screens now requires macOS 12 or later

Version 4.12.11 Released on Jul 25, 2023

• Fixed issue where Screens would get stuck at "Downloading..." under some circumstances
• Fixed crash occurring when dragging files when connected to a Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma Beta 4
• Improved performance and stability

Version 4.12.10 Released on Jul 19, 2023

• Fixed issue where Screens would get stuck at "Downloading..." under some circumstances
• Improved performance and stability

Version 4.12.8 Released on Feb 27, 2023

• Improved performance and stability

Version 4.12.7 Released on Jan 26, 2023

• Improved performance and stability

Version 4.12.6 Released on Dec 5, 2022

• Fixed login issues with non-QWERTY keyboards on macOS 13

Version 4.12.5 Released on Nov 2, 2022

• Fixed issue causing Screens Express links to fail under some circumstances
• Fixed issue with azerty keyboard layout when typing password in Login Window on macOS 13 Ventura
• Improved performance and stability

Version 4.12.4 Released on Oct 4, 2022

• Added support for OpenSSH 9 and more SSH key formats (EcDSA, Ed25519, etc.)
• Fixed issue causing Screens Connect to be stuck at "fetching..."
• Improved performance and stability

Version 4.12 Released on Sep 25, 2022

• Screens now hides the library window when it is launched via an url
• Improved Screens Connect management
• Fixed and issue that would trigger hot corners when scaling mode is off or in fullscreen
• Performance and stability improvements

Note: Screens 4.12 requires macOS 10.13 or later

Version 4.9.6 Released on Jun 7, 2022

• Fixed issue when typing password in macOS log-in window on macOS 13 Ventura beta
• Fixed Dvorak keyboard issues when connecting to a PC

Version 4.9.4 Released on May 2, 2022

• Fixed regression causing the fullscreen toggle shortcut to no longer work
• Fixed issue causing the window to resize to an incorrect size when double-tapping on the title bar
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.9.3 Released on Feb 4, 2022

• Improved shared clipboard management
• Fixed an issue that would prevent Screens Connect from fetching the latest data from our server
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.9.2 Released on Jan 13, 2022

• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.9.1 Released on Nov 19, 2021

• Screens now properly sends Control-click to PCs to select multiple elements in a list. Use fn-Control-click for a secondary click
• You can now toggle scaling the remote display while the connection window is in fullscreen
• Improved fullscreen experience for 2021 MacBook Pros
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.9 Released on Oct 25, 2021

New

• Added support for macOS 12 Monterey
• Added support for the 2021 MacBook Pros
• Library window can now be displayed in fullscreen
• The remote display will now use the whole space in fullscreen (keeping aspect ratio)
• Improved Wake On Lan
• Screens will no longer update custom connections with information from Screens Connect
• Updated to newest Dropbox API

Fixed

• Fixed authentication issue that could occur when using a SSH key
• Fixed some UI glitches

Version 4.8.8 Released on Jul 13, 2021

Fixed

• Fixed issue causing some toolbar shortcuts to send incorrect keys with some keyboard layouts
• Fixed issue that could allow typing, send actions or shortcuts while in observe mode
• Stability improvements

Version 4.8.5 Released on Mar 2, 2021

New

The Open Link sheet now includes recent connections via URLs or Screens Express

Fixed

• Fixed issue that caused custom screenshots not to appear correctly
• Fixed issue that could cause infinite loops during authentication
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.8.3 Released on Dec 29, 2020

Fixed

• Fixed issue that could cause Screens to become unresponsive on macOS 11 Big Sur when using a VPN
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.8.2 Released on Nov 30, 2020

Fixed

• Fixed regression preventing connections to 127.0.0.1
• Fixed issue where "Sign In" or "Authenticate" buttons would not be enabled after using password auto-fill
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.8.1 Released on Nov 25, 2020

Fixed

• Fixed an issue with Caps Lock when connecting to PCs
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.8 Released on Nov 11, 2020

New

• Added support for macOS 11 Big Sur
• New app icon
• Applied some polish to the user interface
• Screens now remembers when a connection window was closed in fullscreen mode
• Screens now shows nearby and remote computers in one single list
• Image compression is now available for VNC servers that supports it (ex: TightVNC)

Fixed

• Fixed an issue with Caps Lock when connecting to PCs
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.7.7 Released on June 19, 2020

Fixed

• Fixed an issue for users that swapped modifier keys on their Mac.

Version 4.7.6 Released on June 9, 2020

Fixed

• Fixed issue that would prevent connections via a SSH tunnel under some conditions
• Fixed keyboard shortcuts that could cause modifier keys to not be released

Improvements

• Improved keyboard management and now support AltGr (use right Option key) when connecting to PCs
• The Clear button for file transfers will now only clear completed or failed transfers
• Improved performance and stability improvements

Version 4.7.5 Released on April 27, 2020

Improvements

• Improved multiple displays management

Fixed

• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.7.4 Released on April 3, 2020

Fixed

• Fixed and issue that would prevent connections via Screens Express
• Fixed issue when grabbing screenshot when closing the connection in curtain mode
• Fixed regression issue with screenshots
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.7.2 Released on November 13, 2019 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed a rare issue with Mid-2015 MacBook Pros
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.7.1 Released on November 5, 2019 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed cursor issues with multiple displays
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.7 Released on October 15, 2019 - Product Page

New

• Adds support for macOS 10.15 Catalina

Fixed

• Fixed issue with CTRL-click not working with PCs
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.6.11 Released on June 3, 2019 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed slowdown issues in Library window when there are many groups and saved screens.
• Stability improvements.

Version 4.6.10 Released on May 14, 2019 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed a rare issue where modifier keys would not get released.
• Stability improvements.

Version 4.6.9 Released on April 10, 2019 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue with Emoji picker appearing locally instead of remotely.
• Stability improvements.

Version 4.6.8 Released on March 14, 2019 - Product Page

Fixed

• Improved nearby computers resolving and responsiveness.
• Fixed some user interface typos.
• Stability improvements.

Version 4.6.7 Released on February 19, 2019 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue where nearby computers would not be displayed in some situation
• Fixed Use Shared Clipboard setting not being saved
• Stability improvements

Version 4.6.6 Released on January 10, 2019 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue where modifier keys would not get released in some circumstances, like after grabbing a screenshot in macOS (ex: CMD-SHIFT-4)
• Delete key was sending the wrong key code
• Performance and stability improvements

Version 4.6.5 Released on December 3rd, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• The Nearby and Remote Computers list wasn't sorted alphabetically if you were signed out from Screens Connect
• We increased the resolve timeout to give more time for Screens to detect computers locally
• Fixed issue where it was not possible to edit the username or password in the authentication sheet

Version 4.6.4 Released on November 1st, 2018 - Product Page

New

• We now send an email notification when a Screens ID was used to sign in on a device
• Added more app update settings (See Preferences > Updates) *Direct version only

Improvements

• Added support for macOS 10.14.1
• Added Dvorak keyboard support

Fixed

• Fixed issue where authentication method would not update in the screen settings
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.6.3 Released on October 11, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue where the remote cursor would not be rendered the right size when remote display scaling is enabled
• Fixed rare issue where Bonjour could cause a crash on launch
• Performance and stability improvements

Version 4.6.2 Released on September 19, 2018 - Product Page

New

• Adds support for macOS 10.14 Mojave
• Adds support for Dark Mode on Mojave
• Now fully supports saved screens drag and drop
• You can now use shared clipboards with PCs

Fixed

• Added tooltip for Type User Password toolbar button
• Restores Command key when connecting to Linux PCs
• Fixed a few annoying user interface bugs
• Fixed issue with Add button disappearing in the Remote and Nearby Computers view
• Fixed some issues when connection via Screens Express
• Fixed crash on launch for some users
• Fixed crash when signing in with Screens ID for some users
• Fixed issue with SSH keys passphrase not being saved properly
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 4.5.8 Released on August 20, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed user interface glitch on upcoming macOS version.

Version 4.5.7 Released on July 12, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue with Dropbox sync

Version 4.5.6 Released on June 26, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed small issue occurring on upcoming macOS 10.14 Mojave.

Version 4.5.5 Released on June 4, 2018 - Product Page

Improvements

• Performance and stability improvements

Version 4.5.4 Released on May 18, 2018 - Product Page

New

• Added possibility to delete all content and settings (see Screens > Preferences > Advanced)

Fixed

• Fixed localization issue in Preferences window

Improvements

• Performance and stability improvements

Version 4.5.3 Released on May 17, 2018 - Product Page

New

• Added possibility to delete all content and settings (see Screens > Preferences > Advanced)

Fixed

• Fixed localization issue in Preferences window

Improvements

• Performance and stability improvements

Version 4.5.2 Released on April 19, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue with mouse tracking when resuming while in fullscreen mode
• Stability improvements

Version 4.5.1 Released on April 12, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue with hostname comparisons
• Stability improvements

Version 4.5 Released on April 10, 2018 - Product Page

New

• Screens now un-minimizes the last minimized connection window when the Dock icon is clicked
• Screens now shows a Dock icon menu item to make the Library window appear
• Screens now auto-dectects supported authentication methods when connecting via a URL scheme

Improvements

• Improves Wake-On-Lan support
• Treat hostnames as case insensitive
• Improved help documentation when connection error occurs

Fixed

• Fixed slow file uploads when using a secure connection
• Fixed issue with URL scheme when uppercased or capitalized
• Fixed rare issue where default keyboard shortcuts would not be sent to the remote Mac
• Stability and speed improvements

Version 4.4.3 Released on February 20, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed double cursor issue when connecting to Linux when "Show Local Cursor" is disabled
• Stability improvements

Version 4.4.2 Released on February 13, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Improved speed and performance
• Stability improvements

Version 4.4.1 Released on February 2, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue where the connection window would get closed after a connection error occurred.

Version 4.4 Released on January 25, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed iCloud sync issue
• Fixed rare issue where remote cursor wouldn't be visible
• Fixed keyboard selection issue
• Fixed issues with large file transfers
• Fixed URL scheme issues when launching the app
• Stability improvements

Version 4.3.9 Released on January 24, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed iCloud sync issue
• Fixed rare issue where remote cursor wouldn't be visible
• Fixed keyboard selection issue
• Fixed issues with large file transfers
• Stability improvements

Version 4.3.8 Released on January 12, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed rare issue that prevents some users to drag items around on the remote computer

Version 4.3.7 build 11288 - Released on January 6, 2018 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed French AZERTY keyboard issues with some characters when connecting to PCs
• Fixed cursor issues when uploading files when the local cursor is hidden
• Fixed rare crash occurring when uploading some files

Improvements

• Improved Wake On Lan
• Stability improvements

Version 4.3.6 build 11252 - Released on December 14, 2017 - Product Page

Improvements

• Stability improvements

Version 4.3.5 build 11234 - Released on December 12, 2017 - Product Page

Improvements

• Stability improvements

Version 4.3.4 build 11198 - Released on December 2, 2017 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue where blank passwords would not be saved after storing in Keychain
• Stability improvements

Note: If you're using a blank password, you may me prompted to save it again one last time. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Version 4.3.2 build 11090 - Released on November 14, 2017 - Product Page

New

• Screens now hides sensitive pasteboard content in notifications

Improvements

• Improved pasteboard transfers
• Improved file transfers

Fixed

• Fixed window resizing issue when scaling is off
• Stability improvements

Version 4.3.1 build 10054 - Released on November 8, 2017 - Product Page

New

• Screens will no longer re-populate shortcuts at every launch if they were cleared by the user

Fixed

• Fixed freezing issue when connecting to a Windows or Linux PC via a SSH tunnel
• Fixed issue with service browser not always starting at launch
• Fixed german keyboard mapping on windows and Linux PC

Version 4.3 build 11036 - Released on November 3, 2017 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed keyboard mappings for Windows
• Fixed Dropbox issues
• Improved performance
• Bug fixes

Version 4.2.2 build 10054 - Released on October 26, 2017 - Product Page

Fixed

• Stability improvements

Version 4.2 build 10036 - Released on September 27, 2017 - Product Page

New

• macOS 10.13 High Sierra compatibility
• Sending system shortcuts to the remote computer can now be turned off in the app preferences
• Screens will no longer show the Library window when it is launched from a supported file format

Fixed

• Fixed Danish keyboard mapping issues
• Fixed issue where fullscreen window would pause when Screens is running on a multiple display configuration
• Stability improvements

Version 4.1.3 build 8310 - Released on August 7, 2017 - Product Page

New

• You can now customize toolbars in both the Library and Connection windows
• Enhanced connection speed and responsiveness

Fixed

• Screens wasn't checking for updates automatically
• Fixed issue where associated URLs wouldn't launch Screens
• Improved stability and general performance

Version 4.1.2 build 8274 - Released on July 31, 2017 - Product Page

Fixed

• Screens wasn't checking for updates automatically
• Fixed issue where associated URLs wouldn't launch Screens
• Customized toolbar settings will now stick when relaunching Screens
• Improved stability and general performance

Version 4.1.1 build 8238 - Released on July 12, 2017 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed licensing issues (for good this time. Thank you for your patience!)
• Stability and performance improvements

Version 4.1 build 8220 - Released on July 6, 2017 - Product Page

New

• Command-Tab and Spotlight shortcuts are now sent to the remote computer

Fixed

• Fixed issue where a key would sometimes stick when Command was pressed earlier
• Fixed license issues
• Stability and general improvements

Version 4.0.5 build 8076 - Released on June 13, 2017 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed license validation issues when running Screens offline
• Fixed license resetting issues
• Stability improvements

Version 4.0.4 build 8058 - Released on June 13, 2017 - Product Page

Fixed

• Fixed issue that prevented to edit or delete a screen from a search result
• Improved CPU usage in fullscreen mode
• Stability improvements