[actualtools.com] New versions released

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Actual Tools

Greetings, John Smith!

I am glad to inform you that we have released the new version 6.4 of our main line of products, the new version 2.5 of Actual Virtual Desktops and new version 3.1 of Actual Multiple Monitors products.

Here are the contents of this issue:

 

New Features Comparison Chart

Below is the comparison chart of features implemented in this version. Place the mouse pointer over feature's name to see its short description or click on feature's name to get more information on it in our Online User Manual.

This chart shows only the most noticeable features; to view the full list of changes made in each product, click the product's icon.

Feature Available in
Desktop Mirroring +         +      
Custom Hotkeys + +   +   + +    
Back up/Restore the Configuration settings + + + + + + + + +
Undo/Redo commands in the Configuration window + + + + + + + +
 
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Minor Fixes and Improvements

  • You can make the background slideshow play sequential by disabling the random play order:
    Disable the random play order of the background slideshow

  • You can customize the modifiers key combination to suspend the window snapping, both classic and Aero (snapping stops working while you hold the specified keys pressed):
    Customize the modifiers key combination to suspend the window snapping

  • Now Aero Shake and Win-M hotkey can minimize windows only on a monitor with the mouse pointer

  • The separate Start/Stop Program hotkeys are replaced with the single Toggle Program hotkey (Ctrl - Alt - Num- by default)

  • You can pin documents by drag-n-drop to the Jump Lists of applications pinned to secondary taskbars:
    Pin documents by drag-n-drop to the Jump Lists

  • You can close a window by clicking the Close button in window's live preview (not compatible with the Aero theme yet):
    Close a window by clicking the Close button in window's live preview

  • You can disable the scrolling of inactive windows in Specific window settings:
    Disable the scrolling of inactive windows in Specific window settings

  • The Next slide command has been added to Desktop's context menu:
    Next Slide command in Desktop's context menu

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Bugfixes

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How to Upgrade

Product Version You Registered Initially New Registration Code Required Upgrade Type What to Do
Main product line (all programs except AVD and AMM) 1.x-2.x Yes Free Contact our Customer Support Service to get a new registration code
3.x-5.3
(before July 9, 2009)
Yes Paid Visit our Upgrade Center and enter there your original registration code - you will get the special link to purchase the new registration code with a significant discount
5.4
(since July 9, 2009)
Yes Free Contact our Customer Support Service to get a new registration code
6.0
(since February 12, 2010)
No Free Simply download the new version of the product you are currently using and install it
Actual Virtual Desktops 1.x-2.x No Free Simply download the new version and install it
Actual Multiple Monitors 1.x-2.x
(before August 4, 2010)
Yes Paid Visit our Upgrade Center and enter there your original registration code - you will get the special link to purchase the new registration code with a significant discount
2.3
(since August 4, 2010)
Yes Free Visit our Upgrade Center and enter there your original registration code - the new code will be sent to the e-mail address you specified during the purchase
Note
If you do not remember the exact date when you registered your copy of Actual Tools or lost your registration code - try to retrieve it here. If this does not help - please, contact our Customer Support Service.

 

Hope the new version will be of great use for you! We are always glad to receive any feedback from our customers, so if you have any questions, thoughts, ideas or suggestions regarding our products - please share them with us: send an e-mail, visit our forum or use the online feedback form.

Yours sincerely,


Alex Fadeyev
Actual Tools

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