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Every WinDesk version with the key changes, platform status and compatibility notes. Updates ship automatically on next launch.

0.5.4

A fresh look · portable version with no installation

Released 15.07.2026

Cleaner logo — Client (blue) and Host (red) instantly told apart
Run with no installation: portable version of Client and Host for Windows
No administrator rights required — runs from any folder

0.5.3

Stability & updates · clean picture after interruptions · clear update flow · automatic updates on Linux

Released 06.07.2026

A clean picture after a brief interruption — no leftover image artefacts
A clear update flow: first check, then result
Automatic updates now on Linux too
Hosts running as a service keep themselves current

0.5.2

Connectivity & stability · reliable direct connect · back-to-back sessions · email preferences

Released 05.06.2026

More reliable direct connect to linked hosts
Back-to-back sessions without a restart
Black screen on reconnect fixed
Hosts re-establish reachability on their own
Selectable email notifications

0.5.1

Security & stability · better-protected connections · broader hardware compatibility

Released 28.05.2026

Safer unattended connections
No outsider joining live sessions
Protection against PIN guessing
Broader compatibility on older graphics hardware
Steadier picture when joining later

0.5.0

Multi-session tabs · macOS permissions without restart · Linux + Pi production-ready

Released 07.05.2026

Multiple sessions in parallel in tabs
Tear out tabs into their own window
macOS permissions in one click, no restart
System audio from macOS hosts
Linux .deb / .rpm + Raspberry Pi 4/5

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