• [Linux] Minimum supported Ubuntu version is now 22.04
• [Web] web.parsec.app updated to latest version

Improvements

• [All] Reduce number of avatar requests made by the app
• [All] Some alerts are now dismissible
• [All] Significantly reduced network protocol memory usage
• [Teams] Allow client-mode on team computers when daisy chaining is enabled

Bugfixes

• [Windows] Resolve Nvidia decoder freeze on some 50-series cards
• [All] Fix occasional crash on an API response

• [All] Quarterly Maintenance Window — We will be performing routine scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 21st, 07:00 am - 11:00 am EDT. During the maintenance window, we'll be upgrading parts of our infrastructure to newer versions. You may experience brief moments of unavailability when attempting to establish a session or finding your hosts during this window. If you need to use Parsec during this time, we recommend establishing a session prior to the beginning of the maintenance window, as existing connections shouldn't be impacted. For real-time status updates about Parsec, you can subscribe to receive notifications at https://status.unity.com. [More info](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/46431615416340).

• [Windows] Fix crash if you have 32 cameras or more
• [Hosts] Fix extra guests audio when the host audio has more than two channels
• [macOS] Fixed occasional deadlock on app exit

• [macOS] Fixed swapped direction of mouse scroll wheel

• [Windows] Multi channel audio support

Improvements

• [Linux] Deprecation notice for Ubuntu versions older than 22.04
• [Windows] Notify on out of date loader
• [Clients] Added compatibility option to prevent client mouse warps
• [Windows] Additional logging for Nvidia encoder errors
• [Windows/Linux] Added support for FFMPEG 8

Bugfixes

• [Windows] Fix Notification Application Name
• [macOS] Fix mouse clicks on lock/login screen
• [macOS] Correctly send numpad key events on hosts
• [All] Do not bind hotkeys that do not apply to the running platform

• [Windows Hosts] Resolved host hardware encoding issues when using NVIDIA latest driver (591).

• [Teams] Admins using SCIM for user management can now view inactive team members, users that are no longer consuming a license but are still associated with the team. Admins now have the ability to fully remove these users from the team. See our [support article](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/32381156284052-SCIM-Provisioning) to learn more.

• [macOS] Resolved missed mouse clicks on macOS hosts

• [Hosts] Indicate an active Managed Team Machine session in a new JSON file.
• [Mac Clients] Client-only Webcam passthrough support.

Improvements

• [Hosts] Permanent friend permissions may not be given while non-owner guests are connected.
• [Desktop] Repeated crashing will revert the app to a safe version.
• [Windows] Replaced deprecated Intel Media SDK with Intel libVPL.
• [Windows] Additional reliability for updates to the app's Service component.

Bugfixes

• [All] Prevented the possibility of triggering unbound hotkeys.
• [Windows] Fixed a possible crash if the portable app is placed in a very long path.
• [Mac Hosts] Fixed various capture issues.
• [macOS] Resolved a longstanding bug that forced an unnecessary virtual display when Privacy Mode is enabled.

• [High Performance Relay - HPR] Fixed bug that limited concurrent sessions. Previously, some users connecting to machines through a HPR v2.0.0 server experienced random and intermittent connectivity issues. This was due to a bug in HPR v2.0.0 which limited the number of concurrent sessions it could handle when the peers were using a static Start Port.

• [Windows 10] Fixed the app repeatedly crashing when being started on N editions of Windows, which happened due to its lack of some media features used by our Camera passthrough feature.

• [Windows 10] Fixed an additional crash with the new webcam feature.

• [Windows] Fixed a remaining lingering issue with the new camera passthrough that could very rarely cause crashes.
• [Windows] Fixed possible excessive logging when no cameras are connected.

• [Windows] Camera passthrough is now available for Warp/Teams customers. This feature lets you use a Webcam on your Windows client at home, and have it show up on your remote Windows 11 host to go on video calls. At the moment, this feature requires a Windows 10 or 11 client, and a Windows 11 host.

Improvements

• [All] The stream overlay has been reordered to improve usability.
• [Windows/Mac clients] The new UI previously available for Free and Warp users has been disabled for now. We appreciate everyone who tried it out and gave feedback. We may re-introduce it at a later date.
• [Windows] USB passthrough for Yubikeys is no longer Experimental, and has been renamed to simply be Yubikey Passthrough / Virtual Yubikey.

Bugfixes

• [All] Fixed a rare crash.
• [Clients] Fixed an issue where the first Teams user to join a computer would be able to see the second and third Parsec sceens without issue, but additional Teams guests might instead have seen the "It looks like something went wrong" black screen depending on their settings.
• [Windows] Fixed a crash if you have 30 or more audio inputs or outputs.
• [Windows client] The app no longer needlessly disconnects the Yubikey device from the client or shows Yubikey overlay options when joining macOS hosts, given the feature is only currently implemented for Windows hosts.
• [Linux/Mac] Fixed crashes caused by bad stored window positioning.
• [Mac client] Fixed Immersive Mode preventing system hotkeys like Cmd+Tab and Cmd+Space from working locally when the Parsec window isn't in focus.
• [Windows 150-100a] Resolves a possible crash related to the new Camera passthrough feature.

• [All] To better assist users on non-corporate networks, the -6023 error code related to a failed peer-to-peer (P2P) session will now include a secondary error code. This additional code is derived from the UPnP signal received when a connection attempt fails. We will be updating our -6023 error troubleshooting guide with solutions and workarounds as we continue to identify common network conditions causing these errors. Note that these supplementary error codes will not appear in Parsec for Teams audit logs.
• [All] On routers that do not support temporary UPnP leases, we will now create a permanent UPnP lease.
• [All] When Parsec is closed, or UPnP disabled inside the app, we are now more thorough with cleaning up Parsec UPnP records from the router.

• [macos] Updated installer to no longer require macOS Sequoia's monthly approval of Screen Capture permission when hosting is enabled.

• [Windows host] When using “Use Client Resolution” and Parsec Virtual Displays, the client resolution will be dynamically added to the Virtual Display. Previously if you were using a non-standard display resolution on the client display, you would need to manually add the resolution to the host registry.
• [Windows host] When using Privacy mode, Parsec will now automatically re-enable displays where the user had selected “Remove display from the desktop” using the Advanced Display Settings found in Windows 10/11 Enterprise. Disabling the display using this setting would break Privacy Mode.
• [All clients] Display a banner in settings to make it more obvious when we have detected a hardware video decoder to be non-functional and offer the user a method to re-try using the decoder.
• [Windows/macOS/Linux client] When “Automatically Open Additional Screens” is selected and you connect to a Windows host, Parsec will no longer open additional screens until after you have successfully logged into your Windows account on the host.
• [macOS client] Parsec now uses more screen real estate in fullscreen on modern Mac computers with screen notches.

Bugfixes

• [Windows/macOS host] Fixed a bug where the app only checks once for the host start port configuration, preventing it from being updated later or set correctly via App Rules if there is no internet connectivity on app start.
• [Windows/macOS/Linux client] Fixed a bug where a guest connecting to a host owned by a different account could access the host user’s second or third screen unintentionally when enabling “Automatically Open Additional Screens”.
• [All] Fixed a bug where it was possible for the Parsec app to stop talking to the Parsec backend when the app was running for a very long time.
• [Windows host/client] Fixed a bug where the app configuration may get reset at app start.
• [Windows host] Fixed a bug with capturing UAC prompts that primarily impacted Windows computers running ARM Architecture.
• [Windows client/host] Fixed a bug where Parsec interprocess communication was slow on ARM Architecture.
• [Linux client] Fixed a bug in various distros where if a dependency was missing that Parsec required, the app may deadlock.

• [Windows] Fixed privacy mode not working correctly on new installations of the app.
• [Windows] Fixed the app being unable to boot on machines where Windows couldn't reach out online for verifying the app signature.

• [Teams] Admins now have the ability to configure H.265, audio codec compression, bandwidth limits, and stream quality settings via App Rules for their users. It is also now possible to allow individual end user settings to override an App Rule via the "Use App Settings" value, available on select App Rules. Also includes some organizational improvements and labels for better visibility when a custom App Rule overrides a default App Rule or when a key security setting is newly configured (i.e. SAML or 2FA). See our [support article](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/32361382166292) to learn more.

• [Windows/macOS/Linux client] New setting for Warp/Teams “Automatically Open Additional Screens”. When enabled, the client will automatically open all available host displays, up to a maximum of 3 displays.
• [Windows host/client] New experimental setting for USB passthrough. Only Yubikey 5 series, excluding the BIO key, is supported for USB passthrough today. Requires Windows client connected to Windows host and virtual USB (vUSB) driver v0.3.10.0 installed on the host. This setting is not accessible through our “New UI” yet.
• [Linux client] FFMPEG 7 is now supported.

Improvements

• [All] Ability to dismiss maintenance message (Not persistent).

Bugfixes

• [All] Fixed Read More button not working (150-97b bugfix only).
• [Windows] Fixed link to Yubikey article.
• [Windows client] Fixed bug with longer Yubikey USB Paths.
• [Windows client] Fixed bug with certain scales.
• [Windows host] Fixed bug where host display arrangement would not be remembered when using Privacy Mode.
• [Windows/macOS/Linux client] Fixed a bug where the client window position would not be remembered if the Parsec window was in fullscreen mode.
• [Windows host] Fixed bug where the Parsec Virtual Display Driver (VDD) version was listed incorrectly.
• [Windows/macOS host] Fixed bug where Parsec registered the wrong UPnP port if the user manually changed the host start port without restarting Parsec.

• [Windows/macOS host] Support for up to 7680 x 4320 resolution monitors when using H265. High resolutions require very modern GPU hardware on both client and host (Latest generation NVIDIA/AMD/Intel/Mac hardware), as well as sufficient network bandwidth. On macOS an additional experimental option called "Above 4k Resolution Support" must be enabled. Windows will automatically support the new higher resolutions.
• [Windows client] A new experimental zero-copy decoder setting has been added, which will improve latency and performance when the client is using DirectX 11 and connecting to hosts whose monitors have very high resolutions.
• [Windows] Free and Warp users now get experimental support for our new web-based user interface that includes a light/dark mode.
• [macOS client] Parsec now requests input monitoring permissions so that it can pass all keyboard keys to the host.

Improvements

• [macOS/Android/Linux client] Added support for additional Xbox gamepads on non-Windows platforms.
• [Windows] Parsec now automatically updates its recovery version (SKEL).
• [macOS host] Added more mac hardware-friendly resolutions to macOS virtual displays, and set the virtual displays to appear as high-resolution Retina displays.
• [Linux client] Improved decode performance with AMD hardware when using FFMPEG hardware decode.
• [Windows] Shows a warning when the Windows Parsec loader version is too old to recieve future automatic update.

Bugfixes

• [Windows Free/Warp] Fixed issue where the banner inviting you to try the New UI was not displayed.
• [macOS client] Fixed issue with permissions causing slow app.
• [Linux] Fixed issue for where certain older versions would not boot.
• [Windows host] Fixed issue where Parsec audio would stop working until the app was restarted if the audio device it was currently capturing broke or disconnected.
• [macOS client] Fixed issue where immersive mode would not activate if Karabiner Elements was not active.
• [Windows/macOS host] Fixed a bug where host logs were missing from the Parsec console.
• [Windows client] Fixed issue where the PrintScreen key was not transmitted.
• [macOS client] Fixed app crash when macOS was idle or sleeping.
• [Windows] Fixed reliability of IPC between host and client process.
• [Windows] Fixed regressions introduced with 150-95 for Virtual Wacom tablet and Enhanced Pen.
• [Windows] Fixed an issue with the MFT software encoder failing at certain resolutions, causing a failure to encode or a visually corrupted connection.
• [macOS host] Fixed sticky shift key when connecting to the macOS login screen.
• [Linux client] Fixed full-screen behavior in certain distros.
• [Linux client] Fixed X and Y controller buttons being reversed by default.
• [Windows] Fixed an uncommon crash / assert when Parsec is running on slow hardware or on a virtual machine.

• [Teams] Host Visibility expanded — Do you have hosts in separate groups that need to connect to eachother? Admins can now show/hide computers from one group to members of another group, so that even more computers are easily discoverable from within the native app. Again, for team computers to appear, they must either be assigned directly to the connected group or to individuals within that connected group. See our [support article](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/4420034046221-Manage-Groups) to learn more.

• [ALL] Fix Me Initial Polling on 400
• [Windows/macOS host] Host/Client network start port was not applied.
• [Windows/macOS host] Fixed an issue where app configuration such as custom websocket would fail to retry fetching if the host started without an internet connection.
• [macOS] Fixed a crash in the websocket.
• [Windows] Fixed an issue where the Print Screen button was not working via Parsec.
• [Windows] Fix when the new non elevated client process loses connection with the host process.

• [All] AES-256 encryption is automatically used for connections when both client and host are running build 150-95. If they are not, our existing AES-128 encryption is used.
• [Windows] The Parsec app now spawns two parsecd.exe processes, one for the host functionality and one for the client functionality. The client parsecd.exe process now runs with user permissions to improve system security and makes way for our new web-based user experience that will be available for Windows at a later date.

Improvements

• [All] Immersive mode is now controllable via the overlay when connected to your host.
• [All] We have simplified the audio codec selection process, so now you only need to select the audio codec (uncompressed Opus / uncompressed RAW) from the client side.
• [Windows/macOS client] Various mouse cursor sizing and sharpness improvements.

Bugfixes

• [Windows host] The Parsec app will now be visible when connecting to a host via RDP.
• [Windows host] Fixed an issue where the Parsec app would connect you to a black display at the login screen when a virtual machine has a software display adapter connected to support an out-of-band management console for your hypervisor.
• [All] Fixed a memory leak when using Parsec in combination with a proxy.
• [macOS client] Disable new experimental UI for macOS versions below 11.0
• [All] Fixed bug where hardware decoders supporting H.265 would not be used if they do not support H.264 also.
• [All] Fixed bug where Ignore Hotkey option was ignored by the Parsec app.
• [Windows/macOS host 150-95A] Fixed bug in 150-95 where the host would not fetch app rules for the first 30 minutes if the app started before the host had an internet connection.
• [Windows 150-95A] Fixed bug in 150-95 where the Virtual Wacom Tablet pen inputs/buttons would not behave as expected.

• [Teams] Admins can now show team computers or personal computers in a group to all members of that group, so that those machines are more easily discoverable as hosts inside the native app. For team computers to appear, they must either be assigned directly to a group or to individuals within that group in order to appear. See our [support article](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/4420034046221-Manage-Groups) to learn more.

• [Teams] Enterprise admins using select 3rd party identity providers (i.e. Okta, Azure) may now configure their provisioning workflow to skip standard email confirmation. This is useful for onboarding users that do not have routable email inboxes and therefore cannot receive our standard confirmation email, yet are already verified by your identity workflow. Visit our [support article](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/26911145579021-Auto-Confirm-User-Accounts) to learn more.

• [Windows/macOS host] Option to disable connection daisy chaining. Prevents double/multi-hop scenarios, by disabling the ability to connect to another host from within a Parsec session. By default, only account owners can establish double/multi-hop sessions.

Improvements

• [macOS] macOS users who are using WARP or the free version now have access to an updated user interface.
• [Linux] Hardware support for FFMPEG 4-6.
• [Windows/macOS client] Microphone controls are now available in the overlay when Virtual Microphone is enabled on the Windows host.
• [[Windows/macOS client] Swap Command and Control setting is enabled by default when connecting from Mac to PC or vice-versa.
• [Windows host] Virtual Monitor Fallback is enabled by default when Virtual Display Driver is installed and no physical monitors are found.
• [Windows host] Virtual Microphone feature is enabled by default on hosts with compatible Virtual USB Driver.
• [Windows host] Virtual Mouse is enabled by default on hosts with compatible Virtual USB driver.
• [Windows host] Constant FPS is now configurable in the host settings menu.
• [Windows/macOS client] 10-bit color is now available for each screen in the overlay.
• [macOS client] Accessibility permissions are now required when installing Parsec on macOS. Subsequently, HID mode setting was removed as it’s now redundant.
• Parsec’s device identifier token (devid.bin) has moved to a persistent location so that it is not reset or cleaned up when Parsec is reinstalled. This token is used to identify different computers that a user has logged into uniquely.

Bugfixes

• [Windows host] Privacy mode will no longer time out and show an error if a Windows logon takes more than 30 seconds.
• [Windows client] Parsec will automatically ignore faulting hardware decoders that would previously cause the app to enter a crash loop.
• [Windows host] Fixed a bug where Parsec would spam the log file when no audio device is found.
• [macOS client] Fixed an issue where the default microphone selection would not be updated when the microphone was removed.
• [macOS client] Fixed an issue where multi-channel microphones were not displayed in the microphone passthrough selection list.
• [macOS host] macOS Sonoma image quality issues fixed.

• [Teams] Added additional Teams API endpoint for admins to programmatically [disconnect](https://parsec.app/docs/teams-api#tag/Machine/operation/kick-user-from-team-machine) any user that is connected to a team machine host.

• [Windows host] You can now create a virtual mouse on the host, enable this setting when there is no physical mouse attached to the host.
• [Win/Mac host] Parsec for Teams Administrator can now tell hosts to use the closest available relay in the list by using a new setting called Network Fast Relay Ping which will be available as an App Rule.

Improvements

• [All] Mouse cursors will now be accurately sized when connecting to hosts.
• [All] Clients will now default to using H265 when connecting to hosts.
• [[Windows host] Parsec Virtual Display Driver 0.45 allows you to select which physical GPU you wish the adapter to spawn on. This change is aimed at virtual machines and the selection can be changed using the Windows Registry.

Bugfixes

• [Windows host] Parsec Virtual Display Driver 0.45 greatly improves Privacy Mode and Virtual Display Driver reliability when used in combination with 150-93.
• [All] Clipboard is now much more reliable.
• [Windows host] Parsec Virtual USB Driver 0.2.7.0 fixes hardware device issues caused by parsecudeaudio.sys which was present in 0.2.5.0 driver.
• [macOS host] Fixed an issue where Parsec would spawn multiple screen capture sessions when switching between H264/H265.

• [Windows/macOS client] A metrics graph is now available in the overlay for improved ability to monitor performance metrics.
• [Windows host] You can now set Parsec to lock the host desktop on disconnection without using Privacy Mode.
• [Teams] For hosts with Privacy Mode enabled, you can now prevent client connections if Virtual Display Driver (VDD) has not been installed. This option will be made available in the Admin dashboard when 150-92 is available to Teams Customers.
• [Windows/macOS host] “Kick All Guests On Owner Disconnect” setting allows you to automatically kick guests when the last owner disconnects.
• [All clients] You can now set host display rotation from the overlay when connecting to a Windows host.
• [Warp/Free] Switching to the Alpha-Channel in the Experimental Tab allows you to try new features that are still in development (that could crash!).

Improvements

• [Windows/macOS client] Allow Microphone Passthrough (experimental) to be muted from the overlay when connecting to a Windows host.
• [Windows/macOS client] When using the “Use Client Resolution” setting in the overlay, Windows and Mac clients are now more agile at remembering and setting your Parsec window position and resolutions.
• [All] App will check for a changes to the Parsec for Teams App Rule configuration every 30 minutes in the background.

Bugfixes

• [Windows host] Fixed a bug where Parsec would permanently freeze if the Parsec Virtual Display Adapter crashes during a connection.
• [Windows host] Fixed a bug where there was no Privacy Mode warning showing in Parsec if the Virtual Display Adapter crashes while connected.
• [Windows host] Fixed a bug where Parsec will fail to restart and hang permanently when updating.
• [Windows host] Fixed a bug where a Parsec host could fail to come online after downtime.
• [[Windows host] Fixed bug where second or third host monitor would not revert back to its original resolution after you disconnect.
• [All] Fixed bug where some Parsec logs would be out of order or dropped.
• [All] Fixed bug where some configuration data was retained after logout.
• [Windows 150-92b] Fixed a bug with 150-92a where it was not possible to change the resolution of a host from the Parsec overlay when the host was headless using Virtual Display Driver.

• [Teams] Improved behavior for App Rule Hierarchy. Now, team computers will maintain their app ruleset when an assigned user puts that computer into client mode. Previously, the team computer's ruleset would be overridden by the assigned user's ruleset, leading to confusing behavior. Admins also have the ability to re-enable user overrides in the admin dashboard, if desired.

• [All clients] Search functionality added to quickly find hosts and users from the computers page.

Improvements

• [Linux Client] Support for FFMPEG 3 and 5 for software decode.

Bugfixes

• [Windows host] Increased stability of Virtual Wacom Tablet.
• [Windows host] Increased reliability of Virtual Wacom Tablet button presses.
• [macOS client] Second stream now remembers its size and position.
• [macOS host] Fixed video stutter when connecting to macOS hosts running Sonoma.
• [macOS host] Fixed issues and crashes with Virtual Displays.
• [macOS host] Fixed a crash when copying an item to the clipboard.

• [Windows host] Your client microphone can now be passed through to the host from a Windows or macOS client provided your host has the 0.2.5.0 Parsec Virtual USB driver installed. You can find it in the experimental menu.
• [All] Added the ability to change the logging level with app_log_level, higher level of logging could impact performance.

Bugfixes

• [All] Fixes the inability to fill in super long passwords when logging in to or re-authenticating Parsec.
• [All] Fixed issue where app may switch to wrong release channel at app start.
• [Windows host] Fixed issue where VUSB/VDD driver version was listed as ??? if app was not connected to internet when starting.
• [Windows host] Fixed issue where app may hang when attempting to activate Privacy Mode.
• [Windows host] Fixed an issue where the controller reset button would not work in 150-90a/b/c.
• [macOS] Fixed issue where there could be a random crash, when closing a stream/window.
• [macOS] Fixed issue Parsec failed to start / crashed when a gamepad was plugged in.

• [Teams] Announcing planned deprecation of old ACS URL for SAML identity providers. Please migrate from parsecgaming.com to parsec.app prior to December 1st, 2023. See our [support documentation](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/19039826088077) for more information.

• [Teams] High Performance Relay addressing updates for Parsec for Teams Enterprise admins. Read more [here](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/4421486318093).

• [Windows, macOS host] Support for fallback to software encoding when hardware encoder is not available.
• [macOS client] Parsec free and Warp users can now try the new work in progress user interface (available in the experimental tab of the settings).

Improvements

• [All] Config file system has been migrated to JSON, all settings added to the config.txt file will be migrated to the config.json file automatically.
• [All] Added additional resolution options to the overlay and settings menu: 3840x1600, 3440x1440, 2560x1080, 1920x1200, and 1600x1200. These resolutions will only work if your host display supports them. Use Parsec Virtual Displays (Warp/Teams) on the host for best compatibility.
• [Windows host] The Virtual USB and Virtual Display drivers can now be updated independently of updating the Parsec application.

Bugfixes

• [Windows Host] Fixed issue where the host may hang or crash when disconnecting from a host after using the Vistual Wacom Tablet
• [Windows Host] Virtual Wacom tablet now automatically recovers if Wacom driver crashes when using Wacom Cintiq tablets.
• [All] Fixed a potential crash when connecting to a host with a slow internet connection.
• [Windows client] Fixed halo appearing on the upper right side of monochromatic cursors.
• [macOS] Cursors no longer are incorrectly flagged as transparent.
• [Windows client] Fixed CTRL + BREAK bug introduced in 150-88.
• [Windows host] 400 and 500 series AMD cards no longer fail to host with new AMD drivers.

• [Windows host] DualSense joined the party. We’ve added support for the DualSense, including haptic feedback and adaptive triggers - requires 0.2.5.0 virtual usb driver and Windows client.
• [macOS host] Driverless audio capture is here! You no longer need an audio driver to capture sound on macOS 13.
• [All] Get use out of your Stadia controller. With Bluetooth mode activated, you can now connect Stadia controllers to your client.
• [All] We now cache the cursor image, making our connections more bandwidth efficient.

Improvements

• [All] Support for Higher Function keys up to F19.
• [All - Teams] no longer need to force number of monitors when applying privacy mode from the admin dashboard, with privacy mode enabled the user will always get 1 virtual monitor unless they request more from the host settings menu.
• [macOS] Accessibility permission on macOS clients is now required when using immersive mode to enable better hotkey support.

Bugfixes

• [Windows host] Virtual Wacom Tablet no longer permanently disconnects after some time period with driver 0.2.5.0.
• [Windows host] Parsec Virtual USB DualShock 4 Triggers now work correctly, and the controller now registers in PS5 Remote Viewer / Remote Play app.
• [Windows] More robust app restart behaviour on app updates.
• [All] Log file lines are no longer truncated to 128 characters.
• [All] Fixed Memory leak with JSON parsing.
• [macOS host] Fixed memory leak where old cursor images were not removed from memory.
• [All] Fixed a regression in 150-88 with some international keys (UK Backslash, German < and >, maybe others)

• [Teams] A Parsec for teams super administrator can now resend a confirmation email to an unconfirmed team member inviting them to confirm their email address.

• [Windows] Fix DirectX 11 VSYNC bug introduced in 150-87b.

• [Windows] Windows versions older than Windows 10 are unsupported and will no longer load.
• A notice letting users know Parsec Arcade will be removed after April 15, 2023.
• [macOS] macOS 10.11, 10.12, 10.13 are now unsupported and may fail to connect or open.
• [macOS] We will now prompt you to download the ARM build of Parsec if you are using the Intel build on Apple Silicon Macs.

Improvements

• [Windows paid] Parsec Virtual Tablet now supports up to 3 screens.
• [Windows] Switch the WebSocket system to WinHTTP for more consistent performance and IP detection.

Bugfixes

• Attempting to copy and paste a large amount of text will no longer cause the stream to disconnect with an error, instead, the text will be not copied.
• [macOS] Fix crash introduced in 150-87 where the client would crash when closing multiple full screen client Windows.
• [Ubuntu] Fixed the issue where the Parsec client on Ubuntu prevents non-text clipboard use for other applications.

• [Teams] Added the capability for administrators to edit PO Numbers.

• [Windows] Fixed a bug introduced in 150-86 where the resolution selection wouldn't apply to connections using Virtual Displays or Privacy Mode.
• [macOS] Fixed a JSON parsing issue introduced in 150-86.

• [Windows] Fixed a bug with the Wintab API where clicking the Parsec overlay rapidly when you have multiple Parsec screens open could crash the app.

• [Windows] Fixed bug where using the Parsec shortcut wouldn't open the Parsec app window if the app was already running in the backgound.

• [Windows] Disable gamepad navigation in the host Parsec app when a client is connected to a host without mouse permissions.
• [Windows] Fix bug introduced in 150-86 where pen input would be offset when using the Virtual Wacom Tablet feature, if the host resolution was changed while connected to the host.
• [Windows] Fix settings incompatibility issues when connecting between 150-85 and 180-86.
• [Windows] Fix bug introduced in 150-86 where incorrect driver install status was displayed in host settings page.
• [macOS] Support French Apple Macbook/Magic Keyboard [@/#] key.

• [Windows] Fix bug where hosting overlay was still visible in Arcade.

• [Windows] A new Virtual Gamepad driver is available on the host settings page–replacing ViGEm. This will allow for more advanced controller support in the future, with the same functionality as before.
• [Windows paid] Virtual pen tablet beta that simulates a Wacom Intuos Pro (M). Requires a Windows client with a 2017 or later Wacom tablet connected to the client, with up to date Wacom drivers on both client and host.
• You will automatically be alerted by a “please wait” message while the client waits for the host to reconfigure itself for Parsec hosting.
• A notification will now warn you if you’re running a 32bit version of Parsec on a 64bit Windows system.

Improvements

• [Windows] Parsec Virtual Display Adapter updated to 0.41 with various reliability and logging improvements. You can update the driver from the host settings page.
• [Windows] The Host Settings page now informs you when the Virtual Display Adapter is broken or uninstalled.
• [Windows] Improved audio capture for Arcade on up to date versions of Windows 10/11.

Bugfixes

• [Warp/Teams] Various bugs and false positives fixed in Privacy mode.
• [Windows] The “New” Echo cancellation method better locates the app you wish to exclude from your stream.
• [Windows] Fixed SIGBREAK, and ALT+PrtScr input.
• [Windows] Fixed an issue where the log file would continue to grow past 1MB.
• [macOS] Avatar images with transparency are now supported.
• [macOS] Fixed an issue where the app would fail to update due to file system caching.
• [macOS] Fixed various bugs with multiple full screen client Parsec windows.
• [macOS] Hotkeys (such as CMD+T, CMD C+V, Option + Pen drag) now work when connecting from a macOS client to a macOS host.
• [macOS startup] Fixed an issue where lockfile would be written with the wrong permissions, preventing the Parsec app starting on a secondary macOS user.
• [macOS] Fixed an issue where the software video decoder was selected by default.
• [macOS] Fixed an issue where it was not possible to double click with the pen barrel buttons.

• [Teams] Identity Provider administrators can specify the default group for a provisioned user via SAML attribute. [Read more here.](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/4420183405709#okta_default_groups)

• [Teams] Team administrators will need to authenticate after 30 minutes of inactivity during a Admin Panel session.
• [Teams] Team administrators will need to authenticate after 8 hours, even if they are actively using the Admin Panel.

• Added new [Teams API method](https://parsec.app/docs/teams-api#tag/Group/operation/assign-team-group-members) for adding members to groups.
• Announcing planned deprecation of old Teams API method for adding members to groups. This method will be deprecated and removed in June of 2023. See [Teams API Documentation](https://parsec.app/docs/teams-api#tag/Group/operation/add-team-group-members) for details.

• Automatically disconnect connected users when machines are unassigned, or assigned to a different users or groups

• [macOS] Fix for certain avatar images causing a crash
• [macOS] Prepare for Apple Native binaries

• [Windows/macOS] Fix for avatar image retrieval loop

• [Windows host] Fallback to a virtual display – a new feature that allows Parsec to fallback to a virtual display if you don’t have a physical display plugged in (or it’s turned off), when the Parsec virtual display adapter is installed.
• Warp (paid) features now visible in app with a link to a free trial when using a free account.
• [Windows/Linux/Android client] Experimental Vulkan renderer option.

Improvements

• [Windows/macOS host] Up to 30 audio devices are now visible in the host audio selection menu.
• A new notification on the client overlay will now alert you when Privacy Mode is enabled, but not working (and your screen is visible).

Bugfixes

• [macOS host] An issue causing a limitation where only a single macOS user was permitted to login to a macOS host has been fixed. Permissions are now set properly to allow the use of multiple macOS user accounts.
• [macOS host] The app will now log out the previous Mac user account instead of switching when fast user switching is enabled.
• [macOS host] Fixed issue where the app ignored configured bandwidth limits in most cases.
• [macOS host] An issue causing screen switching when plugging in or unplugging a physical display has been fixed.
• [Windows host] The host display will now wake up when a guest with “anytime permission” connects.
• [Windows host] An issue causing bitrate spikes on AMD encoders has been fixed.
• [Windows client] App UI will now recover when the system GPU crashes or is unplugged.
• [macOS host] Pen tablet input now applies to multiple screens.
• [macOS host] Fixed inverted pen tilt on macOS clients and hosts.
• [Windows client] The barrel buttons of the pen now work with previously broken combinations involving double click, right click and middle click.
• [Windows client] The barrel button's double click will now work correctly when Enhanced pen is OFF.
• [Windows] Fix for app not correctly starting at system boot when Windows Fast Startup is enabled.
• [Android] Keyboard can now be reopened if you close the keyboard on a text field.

• System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) provisioning makes it faster and easier for team administrators using Parsec for Teams Enterprise to deploy settings across their organization. Administrators can use Identity Providers (e.g. Okta) to provision and deprovision users and groups into Parsec. See the SCIM [support article](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/8438902003213) for more information.

• [macOS] Fix for some macs not launching parsec.

• [Windows] Disable full range colors on AMD encoders.
• [Windows] Fix for multiple approved apps.
• [macOS] Fix for screen switching around when changing encoders.

• Fix for screens not rotating
• [macOS] Fix for tablets not correctly scaling

• [Windows] New 10bit streaming setting along with automatic full range color streaming allows color accurate [Delta-E ~0.5] connections between modern Intel or NVIDIA Windows clients to Windows NVIDIA hosts.
• [Windows/macOS] The Parsec window will now automatically open in the same position it was last closed in.
• [macOS] Windows clients can now swap CTRL and Windows Key when connecting to a macOS host, and vice versa.
• [macOS] New onboarding card for macOS hosts to notify hosting ability.

Improvements

• [macOS] macOS hosting is now out of preview mode
• [macOS] Hosts now stream the native screen resolution (up to 3840x2160).
• Max number of hosts available on the computers page increased to 256.

Bugfixes

• Pressing both Left and Right Shift no longer results in the Shift key being held down
• [Windows/macOS] Improvements to pen handling
• [Windows] Resolved issue with Windows Intel clients getting a -14 error when connecting to M1 Mac Hosts

• Multiple Group Membership enables admins to have the ability to assign team members and machines to multiple groups. This makes it easier for members to collaborate cross-functionally, and for IT to manage workstations across your organization.

• [windows] Arcade small bugfix when a room is full.

• [windows] Windows 7 bugfix related to WinTab.

• [windows] Fixed double tap issues with WinTab if a custom action is assinged.

• You will now see a highlighted changelog documenting new changes in the app after updates.
• Hosts can now set an idle timer to disconnect the client after being idle for a set period of time (the minimum is 5 minutes).
• Hosts can now see a live indicator showing which guest is currently using their mouse, keyboard or gamepad buttons.

Improvements

• Improved visibility using the watermarking feature. Watermarking can now be set on hosts and clients and displays the username and user ID outside of the user defined text.
• [Teams/Warp] The Parsec client for Windows now supports WinTab.
• [Windows] Echo cancellation now allows you to use the voice application of your choosing.
• [macOS] We've improved keyboard immersive mode for macOS clients.

Bugfixes

• Fixed an issue where toggling "keep host resolution" several times caused a black screen or video encoder restart loop.
• [macOS] Fixed an issue where switching screens on macOS hosts did not work without toggling between screens.

• App Rules gives administrators more flexibility and control over how they deploy settings to Teams. App Rules will replace Group Settings to provide administrators with the ability to define as many rulesets as they need, then apply them to members of groups, individual users, or even specific machines. Rulesets can include feature settings (like friends, copy/paste, team websocket, privacy mode, etc.), HPR host addresses, and security settings (SAML, 2FA, and IP address verification). Administrators can then assign these rules to users or machines when they install the app, invite members to the Team, or manage users, groups, or machines in the admin panel.

• [macOS] simultaneous usage of keyboard and mouse

• Allow setting of a proxy in the config file
• Deprecation message for older Operating Systems
• [Windows] Experimental DirectX 12 Client Rendering
• [macOS] H.265 hosting support
• [Teams] Allow setting of Team App Rule ID through the installer

Improvements

• [Windows] Added the Virtual Display Driver into the main installer (/vdd option)
• [macOS] M1 Pro and M1 Ultra encoder performance

Bugfixes

• [Windows] Arcade in bugfix where DirectX 12 games would have weird colors
• [Windows] Hosting with H.265 causing AMD driver to crash
• [macOS] Sticky Shift, Control, Command, and Caps Lock
• [macOS] Tablet pen click behavior
• [macOS] 2019 Mac Pro clients crashing on connection

• Hosts can now select which audio output device they want to stream
• Hosts can stream uncompressed audio vs. Opus
• View the date of the last Parsec app update by hovering over the Build Number in the app settings page
• [macOS] Virtual displays and privacy mode are now available for macOS hosts
• [macOS] Clients can use Command key based hotkeys like "Cmd+Tab" while in immersive mode when accessibility permission is granted

Improvements

• [Windows] Parsec now allows color inaccurate connections to Windows HDR NVIDIA Hosts instead of returning an error
• [Teams] Host will now fall back to public stun when no High Performance Relay (HPR) is contactable and "app_force_relay=1" is not set
• [Teams] Host will now select lowest latency HPR when multiple are available
• [Teams] Host can be configured to use DNS addresses rather than IP addresses for the HPR

Bugfixes

• [Windows] Fixed "Run when computer starts" tray option for shared installation
• [macOS] Host audio capture bug fixes when running Monterey (macOS 12)
• [macOS] Host keyboard input crash fix on Catalina while hosting
• [macOS] Host and/or client no longer forgets Parsec login the first time you install the app
• [Teams/Warp] Privacy mode will no longer create a false positive when app starts with system boot
• [Teams] Fixed disabled "Share" button when in host-only mode on shared Team Computers

• Software decoding improvements on Windows 10
• AMD & NVIDIA encoders capable of higher quality with "Highest Quality" setting at the expense of higher latency

Bugfixes

• [Teams/Warp] 4:4:4 color black screen fix in certain rare situations
• macOS hosting miscellaneous input related bug fixes

• Introducing hosting preview for macOS 10.15+
• Currently available an early preview and may contain bugs
• Currently lacks many features of the Windows host: [Read More](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/4407194154253)
• Parsec overlay button can now be moved by click and drag and the position is saved between connections
• Touchpad support for DS4/DS5 controllers, requires new ViGEm driver: [Read More](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/4407439919629)
• Average bitrate now appears in the client overlay
• Log file is now persisted between Parsec app restarts and is accessible from the Help (?) menu
• Parsec version is now updated in the control panel when the app updates on Windows
• [Teams/Warp] Able to open 3 screens simultaneously
• Now able to create up to 3 virtual displays with the virtual display driver
• [Teams/Warp] Added hardware support for 4:4:4 color encoding on Intel 11th gen CPUs
• [Teams/Warp] Added hardware support for 4:4:4 color decoding on NVIDIA Turing and Ampere series devices and Intel 11th gen CPUs
• [Teams] Allow client connections from Team Computers with re-authentication widget
• [Teams] Added the ability to allow LAN connections while forcing the use of the Parsec High Performance Relay

Improvements

• NVIDIA H.265 decoding has been optimized and compatibility mode has been removed
• Improved H.265 quality when using an Windows/NVIDIA host
• More robust behavior when both Windows RDP and Parsec are used together
• Improved congestion control and "dormant" behavior on high latency connections
• [Teams] Computers in Guest Access mode now appear more clearly in the UI

Bugfixes

• Config file can now be edited when opened from the UI when a Shared installation is used
• Right shift key now appears correctly on the Windows host (previously appeared as left shift)

• Switching screens via the Parsec overlay is now available to everyone
• BUD congestion control revision impacting video quality
• May have a huge impact on quality in high bitrate and/or high latency scenarios
• May particularly help with text quality in a remote desktop scenario when paired with a higher bitrate setting
• Added a client overlay warning indicating when congestion events occur -- lowering bitrate is usually the solution
• In the case of any regressions, the old algorithm is able to be selected in the Network settings
• [Teams] Force Relay setting added to ensure that all network traffic uses the specified HPR, even if other routes are available

Improvements

• Parsec should work more reliably on hybrid graphics laptops (NVIDIA Optimus, AMD PowerXpress)
• Revised the client decoder warning to be less obtrusive, and made it toggleable in settings
• Log file is not longer cleared when Parsec starts, and is now cycled if it reaches 1MB
• Arcade sessions now show much more informative guest connection errors to the host
• Parsec will no longer close while other applications are blocking a logoff and the user cancels (Windows)
• Switching between fullscreen and windowed mode is now more robust on Windows (sizes are better preserved)

Bugfixes

• Echo cancellation will now activate much more reliably
• Addressed Arcade 1407 errors
• Fixed mouse issues in some games/apps such as Star Citizen and Source Filmmaker
• Fixed a bug in Arcade that could cause the host's cursor to move to the upper left corner of the screen on guest connection
• Arcade banned users no longer generate blank or garbled messages when trying to reconnect
• Fixed a bug that could cause mouse input to be processed by a window that was hidden on a space (macOS)
• Certain hotkeys that are associated with Teams/Warp features will no longer be consumed if Teams/Warp is not enabled
• Fixed a bug that would cause macOS rendering to get slightly blurry when the window as in the background or on a second screen
• Fixed a bug that could cause certain controllers on macOS/Windows to create two controllers and provide bad input
• Admin host muting behavior is no longer permanent after the first owner connects
• Fixed a bug that could cause the service on Windows to fail to relaunch Parsec after a crash

Virtual Display Driver

• Updated to version 0.37
• Added the ability to add custom resolutions via the registry ([examples](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/360054478211))
• Fixed incompatibility (error -10) issues on older versions of Windows 10
• Fixed a bug related to hardware cursor support sometimes failing
• Privacy warning will no longer show when no displays are connected
• Privacy mode will no longer lock the desktop when a non-owner disconnects
• Added more baked in resolutions

• Shared installation: The Windows installer now allows you to use "C:\Program Data" as your Parsec home directory and always starts Parsec on the Windows login screen.
• Replaces the previous "Machine Level User" (MLU) behavior present in the Host Settings. Current Parsec installations will still have MLU available.
• WARNING: Allows anyone who uses the computer to connect and host with the same Parsec account. Make sure you are the only person who uses the computer or you trust everyone who uses it.
• Portrait display rotation now supported during the stream
• [Teams] Provision a Team Computer from within the app with the "Set up as Team Computer" link on the login page
• [Teams] Provision a Team Computer via the Windows installer [command line](https://support.parsec.app/hc/en-us/articles/360054176332).

Improvements

• Parsec no longer sends client-side audio volume/mute keys to the host

Bugfixes

• Fixed "Source buffer full" error that resulted in a frozen stream on the Web
• Fixed Android rendering precision that could result in a partially blurry image towards the right-hand side of the screen
• Prevent client mouse from responding to host events when the client does not have mouse permissions
• Fixed incorrect relative mouse mode speed on macOS
• Fixed mouse buttons 4 & 5 (forward/back) on Linux
• Fixed mouse scrolling causing mouse button clicks on Linux
• Fixed left and right swapped mouse buttons not being handled correct on Windows
• Fixed an issue on Linux that would send rapid up/down keys to the host while a key was held down (instead of a stream of repeated down presses)
• Fixed an issue where Parsec could freeze if a controller was plugged in while the tray menu was open
• [Teams] Fixed Teams WebSocket not functioning properly on system startup with MLU enabled

Parsec SDK Release

• Updated to version 6.0, full changelog on GitHub at [/parsec-cloud/parsec-sdk](https://github.com/parsec-cloud/parsec-sdk/releases).

• [Teams/Warp] Parsec Virtual Display Driver
• Create up to two additional virtual monitors on the host for use with Parsec multi-screen
• Create a virtual monitor to work with Parsec when the host doesn't physically have one
• Large number of resolutions supported
• Driver can be downloaded in the host settings--fast, lightweight installation
• [Teams/Warp] Privacy Mode (Curtain Mode)
• Disable all physical displays on the host while connected
• Automatically lock the desktop on disconnection
• Virtual Display Driver must be used in conjunction with Privacy Mode
• Machine Level User (MLU)
• When enabled in host settings, Parsec will start reliably after rebooting (before login) or logging out
• Parsec will start as the user who enabled MLU in their host settings
• Requires elevated permissions: Not for use on multi-user systems
• Overhauled game controller internals
• More powerful mapping interface that can remap troublesome controllers
• PS5 (DualSense) controllers now supported on Windows & macOS
• Rumble support on macOS for most controllers
• Coming soon: PS4/PS5 touchpad support
• [Teams/Warp] Enhanced Pen Support on Windows/macOS
• Pen input from drawing tablets can now support tilt, rotation, and pressure via Windows Ink
• Host requires Windows 10 build 1809+
• The pen can be treated as regular mouse input by toggling "Enhanced Pen" in client settings
• [Teams/Warp] Parsec High Performance Relay (HPR)
• Host a lightweight, scalable relay server for many simultaneous Parsec connections through a set of controlled IP addresses
• Extremely straightforward setup
• Parsec can be configured to use up to 10 relay servers, randomized each connection
• Parsec will temporarily blacklist relays that it detects are unresponsive
• Assists with NAT traversal on-premises in large corporate LAN deployments of Parsec
• Assists with NAT traversal as a WAN relay server
• Controls and monitors Parsec traffic through known infrastructure
• Send CTRL+ALT+DEL to the host via the overlay

Improvements

• [Windows, macOS] Parsec now detects default audio device changes and will switch mid-connection
• Parsec UI may now run up to the framerate of your monitor, making it feel more responsive (240hz UI!)
• [Windows, macOS] Smooth touchpad scrolling
• Second Screen Hotkey added
• Parts of the Windows installation, such as the loader (parsecd.exe) and the Parsec service now auto update
• Show warnings if your network or decoder hardware is insufficient

Bugfixes

• Exclusive input mode fixed
• Large number of small bug fixes related to window management, DPI, input, multiple screens, and mouse cursor behavior
• Mouse button releases outside of the Parsec window or in the letterbox area are now properly detected
• [macOS] Fixed fullscreen spaces (Mission Control) behavior
• [macOS] Fixed caps lock
• [macOS] Metal related stability fixes
• Fixed tray disappearing in certain circumstances
• Fixed various bugs related to unicode characters in paths, Windows user names
• Fixed a bug that could cause a crash when max seats were changed in Arcade

• Updated to version 5.0, full changelog on GitHub at [/parsec-cloud/parsec-sdk](https://github.com/parsec-cloud/parsec-sdk/releases).

• Gamepad & keyboard navigation dramatically improved
• Make selections with the arrow keys, dpad, left analog stick, and buttons
• Scroll with the right analog stick
• [Teams](https://parsec.app/teams/) got some sizable upgrades
• Customers can enable SAML single sign on
• 4:4:4 color mode added to Windows, macOS, and Linux, which enhances color quality and sharpness
• Resolution can be applied per stream when using multi-screen mode
• More robust display switching in multi-screen mode
• More & more (& more) settings added to the client overlay. From the comfort of the overlay, you can now:
• Switch decoders
• Toggle H.265 and/or NVIDIA compatibility
• View your current decoder, codec, host frame size, and chroma subsampling setting
• Added an option in settings to set stream FPS up to 240 FPS (gotta go fast)
• 60 FPS is strongly recommended for most devices, higher settings may cause instability
• This provides an interface for `encoder_fps` and `server_refresh_rate` (long available via the configuration file)
• You can now keep track of the Parsec app build number by hovering over the tray icon on Windows

Improvements

• Improved Intel hardware encoding/hosting
• Added H.265 encoding for any device that supports it
• Fixed memory leaks when reinitalizing or reconnecting to a stream
• Improved latency, jitter, and smoothness (h/t Santana & Rob Thomas)
• Toggling to H.265 is simpler, and only needs to be set by the client
• Relabeled "Autodetect" host resolution setting to "Use Client Resolution" for clarity
• Client will report resolutions up to 4K (from 1920x1080) when host is set to "Use Client Resolution"
• Added a fallback mechanism when the host's native resolution is too high to begin a stream
• Added an overlay warning if your decoder can not keep with the host's settings

Bugfixes

• Fixed a bug that could cause high refresh rate displays to not revert to the proper refresh rate after a connection
• Fixed a bug that could cause instability with "Constant FPS" set or in low framerate scenarios
• Fixed a small memory leak with AMD hardware host/client devices between connections

• Arcade users can now use keyboards as gamepads (!!!)
• Check button mapping in the overlay
• Keyboard can also be used as a second gamepad if you're into that sort of thing
• The Parsec overlay has been upgraded for both hosts and guests. You can now do all sorts of things right from the overlay, like:
• Manage host monitors as a guest
• Set stream bitrate
• Change whether an Arcade session is public or private
• Adjust the number of seats in an Arcade session
• Reset guest gamepads in an Arcade session
• Manage, kick, and permanently block guests (pesky trolls be danged)
• You can unblock guests by deleting them from "block.txt" in the Parsec asset directory
• Added gamepad shortcut to bring up the Parsec overlay: hit "LB + BACK" to bring it up (not compatible with all gamepads)
• Introduced "Constant FPS Mode", accessible the client overlay
• Sets the stream at full framerate, even when the screen goes static
• Great for reading docs, fine-editing photos, or staring blankly at an empty monitor
• [Teams] Customers can stream two monitors simultaneously
• Position the screens independently of one another, and adjust each screen's settings right from the overlay

Improvements

• Improved overlay performance when on the desktop and/or when framerate is low
• Host computers display the number of connected guests
• Tweaked colors & altered column behavior on the Computers/Arcade pages
• Arcade sessions without open seats are dimmed & moved to the bottom of the list, making it easier to find open sessions
• Adjusting the bandwidth setting no longer resets it to the minimum; the stream will either speed up or slow down to the new setting
• Scrolling & flinging behavior feels a lot better on Android

Bugfixes

• Fixed a bug that could cause frame stuttering every couple of seconds
• Fixed a bug that could cause glitches in the macOS UI with Metal enabled
• Fixed a bug that caused the cursor to reappear in the wrong place when leaving relative mode on a second monitor
• Fixed truncated text in the UI in some scenarios
• Fixed inconsistent font spacing and alignment when using very high or low DPI settings

• Introducing [Parsec for Teams](https://parsec.app/teams/):
• Parsec for Teams adds admin controls and premium features for remote work
• Restrict access to computers to only those in use by your team
• Invite team members, manage permissions, and tag member roles through our web-based control panel
• Override consumer configuration settings via secure areas in the Windows registry
• Switch between remote monitors via the client overlay or with a hotkey
• Option for a headless Parsec installer when in mass deployment mode
• Create virtual DualShock 4 gamepads, along with Xbox 360 virtual gamepads
• Alerts are sent to hosts if guests have trouble connecting
• Tool tip and detach hotkey displayed when entering relative mouse mode for the first time
• Unicode can be copied & pasted from the host to the client
• Client audio can be muted through the overlay
• Horizontal mouse wheel scrolling
• Subtle yet sophisticated new color palette
• Quit button added to the login screen
• Modifier keys re-added to Android on screen keyboard
• Three finger press displays on-screen keyboard on Android
• Client compatibility setting for NVIDIA cards using H265
• Client H265 toggle setting
• Japanese keyboards are properly supported (yatta)

Improvements

• Big upgrades to gamepad detection + mapping support
• Immersive mode now works for either the mouse OR keyboard (...OR both)
• Computers list is more consistently organized
• Windows will respect default proxy settings if the configuration file (or registry override) is set to `app_proxy=true`, and Parsec is restarted
• Parsec portable app zip file updated with additional files and more flexibility
• Arcade and Friends navigation can be hidden with `app_arcade=0` and `app_friends=0` in the configuration file
• Tidied up Android mobile layout

Bugfixes

• Fixed misc. DPI related issues on macOS and Windows
• Fixed general instability when putting the app in the background on Android
• Parsec will behave more elegantly while interacting with Windows RDP
• Fixed odd menu behavior + flickering when pressing the X button during a connection
• Fixed a bug with the macOS command key not working properly in the web app
• Changed the Parsec virtual controller Vendor ID to 0x045E for better compatibility
• Fixed log spam on the host when no audio device is connected
• Got rid of "Command line override" spam in settings (`SERVICE_LAUNCHED`, `::`, etc.)
• Fixed a bug that underreported decoder latency. Performance HAS NOT CHANGED, only the number has increased.

Parsec SDK Release

• Updated to version 4.0, full changelog on GitHub at [/parsec-cloud/parsec-sdk](https://github.com/parsec-cloud/parsec-sdk/releases).

• Updated to version 3.0, full changelog on GitHub at [/parsec-cloud/parsec-sdk](https://github.com/parsec-cloud/parsec-sdk/releases).

• New Parsec Android app live on the Google Play Store
• Many responsive design tweaks for mobile devices or small window sizes
• New setting to toggle Discord status updates while connected
• Linux app now also supports Discord status updating
• New hotkey to detach the mouse cursor from the Parsec window if it's hidden
• This is an alternative to ALT+TAB
• Cursor will re-attach on the next click
• Re-added "Reset Gamepads" option to the system tray on Windows. This will unplug all virtual gamepads as a host.
• The HOME gamepad button will not longer be passed to the host (Arcade & Desktop) for non-owners
• Virtual gamepads created while hosting will no longer show up in the Parsec UI
• Improved Web app connectivity

Bugfixes

• Fixed intermittent 502 errors that could show up
• Prevent mouse mode updates when the cursor is outside of the Parsec window but has keyboard focus
• When navigating, the scroll bar will now come back to the top of the scrollable area
• Fixed a bug that could cause macOS to get logged out when switching wifi networks
• Fixed an issue that could make only the first connected guest left-clickable when connected
• Linux / Raspberry Pi desktop icon now working correctly (requires reinstall)
• Client now gets proper error message when host fails to initialize in Arcade

• App redesign and cleanup live on Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi
• Tons of bug fixes and optimizations
• Web, Android, iOS coming soon!
• Arcade is now the go-to for public hosting, Party Finder has been deprecated

• Keyboard removed from exclusive input mode, now only applies to the mouse
• Exclusive input mode is now less sensitive in order to protect against spurious host mouse movement
• Linux/Raspberry Pi will now stay open after updating
• Improved native client audio buffering / skipping
• Web client gets a buff:
• Delayed/buffered frames issue solved
• Audio crackle fixed on macOS
• Generally smoother performance

Bugfixes

• NumLock / CapsLock would be incorrectly toggled on the host
• Mouse button clicks could occasionally not get sent to the host
• Keyboard buttons would remain pressed when switching to gamepad mouse mode
• Console client (Linux/Raspberry Pi) wouldn't allow spaces in passwords
• Cursor disappearing on macOS
• Host would get stuck in a high frame rate
• Gamepad button events sometimes getting sent more than once
• Certain Intel devices would memory leak
• DirectX renderer occasionally freezing when going into windowed mode from full screen
• Black box around mouse cursor in high DPI modes
• Occasional Linux crash on second client connection
• Controller-mouse mode cursor glitch on Raspberry Pi
• Linux software decoder -14 when connecting to certain devices

• Custom hotkey mapping for select client/host functionality--reload the UI to find it in Settings
• Controller rumble support added on Windows/Linux
• Exclusive input mode added
• Only one connected client or the host can control the mouse/keyboard
• After a short period of inactivity, another client can "grab" control
• The host will always be able to grab control instantly from any connected client
• If connected as a client, the server owner will always be able to grab control from other clients
• This can be disabled in Settings for atypical keyboard setups

Bugfixes

• Memory leak fixed when host is missing an audio device
• Chat messages once again appear in the host chat window when clients send messages in-stream
• Fixed a bug affecting certain Android phones that would cause an error on connection
• Better error messaging on the Raspberry Pi on authentication / 2FA errors

• Bandwidth Limit, Stream Resolution, Frame Rate Limit, and H.265 settings have been moved to the Hosting tab
• These settings are now controlled by the hosting computer
• Requires a UI refresh
• All settings on the Hosting tab will now take effect in real-time during a stream with users connected
• Android
• Keyboard support via on-screen menu or three-finger tap
• Relative mouse mode and cursor support if a mouse is plugged in
• Improved controller support with support for PS4 & wired controllers
• The console will never die
• `app_console=1` will now allow usage of the console app on all platforms
• The console now supports two factor authentication

Bugfixes

• Fixed a bug where a connecting client would remain showing in the UI even after failure/rejection
• Minecraft mouse issues fixed!
• Web client connectivitiy improvements
• Using Firefox on Linux to interact with Parsec in daemon mode is fixed
• Touching the screen outside of the visibile area will no longer produce click events on Android

• Experimental web browser client is now available under Settings->Connection
• Chrome only (for now)
• We open sourced it! (https://github.com/parsec-cloud/web-client)
• You'll still get better performance using the regular app, but this might be convenient for you
• Chat between connected peers with CTRL+SHIFT+C, host/UI integration coming soon!
• The chat window will also receive status messages such as connected/disconnected
• Keyboard driven menu to control overlay
• CTRL+SHIFT+M to bring up menu, other hotkeys listed next to menu items
• Control your cursor via the gampad when connected by pressing SELECT+UP (it's cool, check it out!)
• Full admin access permission is no longer available in the UI
• Instead, you can grant permission for a friend to connect without approval, but they are still subject to Approved Apps
• Old wxWidgets portable UI officially gone :(
• Introducing "Parsec Lite", allows the daemon to be driven entirely from the web
• Official Parsec Lite installers coming soon to the Downloads page
• The portable app is equivalent to the lite installer for windows
• Launch parsecd.exe directly from Program Files to simulate the experience
• Many fewer linux dependencies
• Backend love -- rolled out a highly scalable, more robust signal server
• Switched to DirectX as default renderer on windows from OpenGL

Bugfixes

• Fixed -18000 error on launch caused by pesky anti-virus programs
• macOS installer fixes for certain user names
• Fixed bug related to unicode monitor names preventing daemon from being detected
• Fixed rare server deadlock issue when multiple guests were exiting / joining

Recap

• Party Finder is now available to all! -- play local-only multiplayer games online
• Parties can be private or public
• Public parties are visible even if you're not logged in to Parsec
• Each party has its own private chat room
• IP discovery filters parties for your region
• Invite friends to your party through a link
• Your current party shows up in the sidebar, so you can chat with other party members from anywhere in Parsec
• You can send join requests to multiple parties at once
• No need to send a join request when joining a private party you're automatically approved
• The host tab is gone
• All the functionality that used to be there is now moved into a collapsible sidebar
• Your current computer (the one you're on right now) no longer shows up on the Play screen
• Revised Discord echo cancellation -- toggle has been moved into Host Settings
• We've released a revamped UI for our Android app!
• [Check it out on the Play store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.parsec.client)
• Early discord rich presence integration ("Playing Parsec"?)
• UI Gamepad support
• You are able to control the parsec UI with a gamepad!
• You'll be prompted when connecting a gamepad, so you won't accidentally navigate around the app
• Fortnite is now working on all Paperspace machines
• Unfortunately, to have it function, you'll need to create a new machine
• You can visit the support site to learn how to switch to a new Paperspace machine

• Two-factor authentication support added on Windows / macOS, visit the Account section in Settings
• Unfortunately enabling this will not allow authentication in Android / Raspberry Pi / Linux. We're working on it!
• Multiple failed login attempts will now allow you to try again via reCAPTCHA
• Improved performance when streaming certain games in fullscreen mode. Borderless is still recommended.
• Num Lock key will now return to its original state after disconnecting

Bugfixes

• More DirectX renderer improvements, especially on Windows 7:
• Vsync can now be disabled for the DirectX renderer
• If you notice slow Alt+Tabbing, this is probably due to the new Focus Assist feature in Windows 10. Visit your Windows Settings to disable it (or add Parsec as a priority process)
• Mouse cursor disappearing / warping to middle of screen / general buginess addressed
• Controller stability improvements
• Further addressed persistent macOS latency issues
• Fixed issues while remapping controller on Android

• More H.265 (HEVC) support for compatible hardware -- may also require a driver update:
• AMD hardware client & server (VCE 3.0, UVD 6.0)
• Intel HD Graphics client only (Skylake or later CPU)
• macOS client -- requires macOS High Sierra (10.13), Skylake or later CPU for hardware support
• Android client
• Clipboard copy supported from host to client (finally...)
• Stream will fall back to H.264 if a second client connects without H.265 support, will then revert to H.265 upon second client disconnection

Bugfixes

• DirectX renderer improvements:
• Significant latency improvements
• "Rubber banding" fix
• 1px green border fix
• On-screen button & menu scaling fix
• Frozen screen after minimizing fix
• macOS latency fix to a bug introduced in 146-15
• Android black box fix where button/menu should be
• Increased default client audio buffer on Android
• Raspberry Pi initialization fixes, -7000 etc.
• Removed libsndio as a Linux dependency
• Switch to libva2 for hardware decoding on Linux

• Introducing Party Finder, a way to play local mutiplayer games online! It's in closed beta, but you can join the invite list on the Party Finder tab.
• Introducing experimental H.265 (HEVC) support for Maxwell-based (or later) NVIDIA devices on Windows. Support for additional hardware will roll out in the coming weeks. H.265 can deliver higher quality video at lower bitrates compared to H.264 (the default). H.265 can be enabled in Experimental Settings.
• Added a DirectX rendering option in Settings (Windows only). DirectX can perform significantly better on Windows than OpenGL, especially on older Intel HD Graphics devices. Try enabling this option if you are experiencing multi-second delays.
• IPv6 is now enabled by default on all platforms. IPv6 can help make peer-to-peer connections through NAT and firewalls.
• As part of our ongoing mission to allow Parsec to run on a toaster, the OpenGL requirement has been relaxed from 3.1 to 2.0. If you have been blocked by a -7007 error in the past this will help you.
• Changelogs now display inside Parsec! (Obviously).
• Parsec now has a dark theme, so you can take off those sunglasses you've had on this whole time.

Bugfixes

• Fixed ocassional -14 on NVIDIA clients.
• If hardware decoder fails during stream, fallback to software.
• Properly size window in windowed mode on low resolution devices.
• UPnP an extra player slot for co-play NAT traversal.
• Server will not unmute on disconnection if it was muted before connection.
• Fixed an issue that caused unicode computer names not to appear on the server list.
• Reduced dependencies, core Parsec library size reduced from ~13MB to ~8MB.
• Fixed an issue that could result in double charges when the console window was open.

• Approved Apps: You can now enable approved apps, limiting your guests' access to only the apps you choose. Check this video for more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuuKly_i7OM

Bugfixes

• The server will now send a minimum framerate of ~16 fixing various graphical anomalies when viewing static images (eg the desktop)
• Fixed "black border offset" issue on Intel devices (maybe others)
• Fixed permissions in Linux .deb package to conform to standards.
• Improved color accuracy when connecting to hosts using Intel video devices.
• Improved stability of Android app.
• Controllers should work more consistently on macOS and Linux.
• Fixes to our rendering to improve compatibility with Intel models that were showing a skewed image.
• Several small bugfixes and optimizations.

• Incredible news...news...news. We released a new algorithm to fix the VOIP echo. This eliminates the issue that you can hear yourself when you speak in Discord, Teamspeak, and Skype (really? you still use this?) while connected to a friend. No more rage quitting! This is experimental, but we think it will help a lot. If you have an issue, please let us know.
• Choose which monitor Parsec streams, so you can pick the monitor that you see in case you have one of those epic 8 monitor set ups. This setting is in the new Host Settings Tab.
• Gaming laptops always had issues hosting sessions in Parsec. Now, you can choose the GPU that Parsec captures video from. This should make it easier to host from your 12 pound gaming laptop.
• Parsec client on-the-go. You can download a client-only version of Parsec for Windows here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/parsec-build/package/parsec-flat-windows32.zip. This lets you use Parsec on your work computer, school computer, or anywhere without administrative privileges. Once you launch the app, you will see the old interface, but it works!
• Parsec Beta available in the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.parsec.client
• Not so important to you all, but we replaced our infrastructure to make things snappier.

• Stop your friends from trolling you. Limit the access that your friends have to controlling your computer. New permissions allow you to specifically set each user's permissions to gamepads, mouse, and/or keyboard. These settings are available in the Friends tab (for permanent permissions) or available on the hosting tab during each connection.
• Networking fixes to reduce 6023, 6025, and 6024 errors.
• Less spam. No more emails from Parsec for now (except friend requests, password reset, and a few other important emails).
• Stop breaking your host's resolution - you can default to the host resolution by choosing "Do not change" in the stream resolution settings on the computer settings tab.
• Paperspace starts are fixed. Email support@parsec.app if you're still having issues accessing your machine, so we can help you and refund you for lost time.

• UPnP is back...back again. The new network settings tab gives you the ability to turn UPnP on/off and set your start ports.
• If you're running into networking errors, we improved the behavior when you've forwarded ports.
• Let's play some games. Approve your friend connection requests from within the host tab without mashing ctrl + F1
• Map your controllers. Option in the overlay menu or CTRL+ALT+m and start re-mapping that controller whose left trigger acts like a right bumper.
• Right click and better mouse handling in Android. Civilization 6 on the train, yes.
• Good riddance ugly yellow text. Replaced with a pretty bubble messaging system.
• Error codes when something goes wrong, so you get to see the messy innards of our app. Error 37 anyone?
• No more guessing which John is your friend. You can find your friends with their username + hash. Looking at you Link#1337
• We now keep the Parsec Game Window looking nice when using non-standard DPI settings in Windows.
• Relative and absolute mouse fixes. WoW and other MMOs have a lot of mouse mode switches.

• New modern UI released!
• Much more forgiving approval process when a friend is connecting to your PC
• Ability to remap your current gamepad/controller via a menu option in the overlay button (or CTRL+SHIFT+M)
• Attempt to try secondary GPU adapters when initializing the encoder
• Misc. Android cleanup and bug fixes -- better touch support
• Windows installer now automatically adds firewall rules for Parsec
• More reliable overlay button behavior at low framerates
• Faster update downloading via a globally distributed CDN
• Much more resilient peer-to-peer connections (-12007/-12006 reduction)
• Fixed a crash when pasting large amounts of data via the clipboard through Parsec
• Wayland support in Ubuntu (Linux)
• Major BUD revisions, improved congestion control on low quality networks
• Improved connectivity through NATs (-6023/-6033 error improvements)
• Fixed crashes related to high framerates in fullscreen mode while vsync is off
• Parsec is now bundled with a system service that helps prevent -14003 errors -- requires a re-install
• Fixed a bug that could prevent certain displays from changing resolutions
• Fixed bugs related to Intel decoder crashing, reinitializes automatically
• OpenGL rendering optimizations
• Decoder now falls back to software mode with a warning message if there is no hardware support

• New on-screen button overlay added (appears in the upper lefthand corner of the client window)
• Button currently allows you to switch to/from windowed mode and disconnect
• The button can be hidden permanently in Settings (or client_overlay=0 in config.txt)
• Many controller related fixes, updated to new ViGEm client library
• If you haven't already, upgrade your ViGEm version to 1.13.0.0 (https://faq.parsec.tv/articles/12905)
• New "Reset controller driver" option added to system tray right-click for clearing misc. controller errors
• Many common error codes (-6023/-6033 etc.) now have more informative error messages
• Fixed unintuitive CTRL+F1 and CTRL+F2 behavior when approving friends
• CTRL+F1 can now be passed to a remote machine from Windows clients if you are an admin
• You will no longer toggle input off for yourself when pressing CTRL+F2 if connected to a remote machine
• Fixed decoding bugs / black screen on Samsung (and perhaps other) Android devices
• Fixed a bug that caused clipboard pasting through Parsec to fail if the text contained a '%' symbol
• Reduced number of sockets from 4 to 3 for less connection overhead and easier port management
• New client <-> server messaging system -- more informative error messages returned from the server
• Parsec now prevents you from exiting the app while connected
• Fixed RPI client to worth with Raspbian Stretch

• Now using ViGEm (github.com/nefarius/ViGEm) for virtual controller support -- special thanks to @Nefarius
• Controller driver now works on 32-bit Windows
• New Parsec Gallery feature: takes shareable screenshots as you play with Parsec!
• Hotkey is ALT+SHIFT+S
• Screenshot is accessible via parsec.tv
• Fixed weird mouse behavior in certain games like Minecraft
• Bug fixes related to UI freezes and crashes when starting/stopping Parsec
• Joystick D-pad bug fixes
• Android now displays error messages and server version warnings
• Enhanced logging display in console and vastly improved backend logging system
• This will help us (@benjy_parsec *cough*) debug your issues easier!
• Parsec client now auto updates when running minimized or in the background
• Parsec will not disconnect you while playing when an update is released
• Parsec client can now launch headlessly via command line while server is running (Windows)
• Fixed numerous problematic resolutions across platforms (i.e. 1366x768)
• Many more connectivity bug fixes related to -6023 errors
• Removed a handful of annoying and meaningless UPnP errors from the console
• Fixed text overlay display on macOS (i.e. quit message when connecting)
• Desktop icon included for Raspberry Pi .deb package
• Exceptions on Windows are more obvious now (some of you have probably noticed the popup)

• New preset quality settings that change things like min_qp and encoder_bitrate under the hood
• These presets also include new quality optimizations like VBR two pass encoding
• The "Performance" setting will leave Parsec operating exactly the same as it does now
• The "Bandwidth" setting now serves as an override to the bitrate chosen via the presets
• Switched to new server ID (sid) system -- your machine will keep a persistent ID across sessions
• The ID is displayed in the console
• You can use this ID to connect to your machine via the command line argument "server_id="
• If you have saved your password, server_id is the only argument needed (headless!)
• Complete connectivity initialization overhaul in an effort to fix 400X and -60XX errors
• Ports are now semi-randomized to prevent uPnP port collisions
• Set "network_server_start_port=8000" to preserve the old behavior
• Numerous low level bug fixes aimed at proper application cleanup and updating
• Fewer hangs/crashes when connecting/disconnecting
• Linux now uses lower level hardware decoding via VAAPI for improved speed and support
• No runtime dependency on libva (run from a USB stick?)
• Updates are now gzipped for faster binary downloads
• Linux .deb package now includes a desktop icon
• Added a warning message when hitting the "Turn Off" button when connected remotely
• Android client latency improvements
• Fixed some strange numlock/arrow keys behavior on macOS
• Parsec now uses the new "uncurl" HTTP library created by yours truly (open source, MIT license)
• Compiles into a 20KB static library, only dependency is OpenSSL 1.1.0+
• There is no documentation, but there will be soon! Look at include/uncurl/uncurl.h for the API
• Github: https://github.com/chrisd1100/uncurl
• New "auth snippet" (userdata) system from self launching from the cloud
• Those running on AWS with and existing auth snippet will need to refresh it with the new one

• Introducing EXPERIMENTAL Android client -- this will contain bugs, find it on https://parsec.tv/downloads
• Parsec on Windows now has uiAccess, which allows interaction with protected apps like the Task Manager
• Requires a reinstall from https://parsec.tv/downloads, does not come with automatic update
• For further information regarding UAC screens, see http://faq.parsec.tv/articles/11427
• Added a convenience link to open the configuration file on the Settings page
• Network code cleanup in an attempt to reduce 4001 and other networking errors
• Added an 'Autodetect' setting for Remote Resolution
• Added the Network Adapter setting to select a specific NIC by slot
• Added prevention against deadlocks during errors in encode loop due to resolution/capturing issues
• Binary names changed to parsec and parsec.exe (new installations only)
• Binaries on Linux/Raspberry Pi will now live in /usr/bin/ (new installations only)
• Switched to major/minor build tagging system
• Major build numbers (the number before the '-') will be compatible across minor releases
• Raspberry Pi installer switched to a Debian package, install with dpkg -i
• Configuration file and Parsec assets now live in ~/.parsec on macOS/Linux/Raspberry Pi
• 'Refresh' is now shown when no servers are available

• Introducing Linux x86-64 client, .deb available at parsec.tv/downloads
• Tested to work well with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS; may work with other recent gnome/X11 based distros
• Hardware support for Intel/AMD based decoders; software decoder also available for fallback
• Multi-client support added with revised "Host" tab
• i.e. multiple people can connect to one host at the same time
• Controller support enabled for all connected clients
• Resolution and other settings set by "client 0", the first connected client
• Bitrate setting divided by number of connected clients
• The "Host" tab now allows for toggling input and kicking clients individually
• Added the CTRL+F3 global hotkey to act as a kill switch to boot all connected clients
• Maximum number of clients can be set with 'server_max_clients'
• Revised connectivity and NAT traversal with BUD
• If you had trouble connecting through a firewall, give it another try
• Client side now also uses uPnP, requesting ports 9000+
• Server side may require more ports open if multiple clients connecting, uPnP will make requests
• Server side port range starts at 8000 and works it way up
• Port ranges can be changed with 'network_server_start_port' and 'network_client_stat_port'
• TCP is much dumber; it needs open ports and traditional accept/connect flow
• Server will now be smarter about switching to a supported resolution
• Software decoding now available as a fallback on Windows
• Added hotkey messages on Connect/Host tabs
• Fixed a bug that could cause "beachballing" on macOS
• Automated web launching back by popular demand
• Can be launched via the command line with valid 'session_id' and 'server_instance_id' arguments
• Tooltip explanations added to certain settings on "Settings" tab

• Parsec client and server are now a single program on Windows
• You may safely uninstall the Parsec server and use only the client
• The server will continue to update, but will no longer be downloadable from the website
• New user interface on macOS and Windows
• Added a link to "Sign up" from the login page
• The "Connect" section is a replacement for the server list
• The "Host" section (Windows 8.1+ only) allows you to toggle the server on/off
• New "Settings" section contains easy settings management via dropdown menus
• Configuration file is still available, see parsec.tv/config
• The "Console" section is for advanced debugging
• Added convenience links to "Friends" page on the website, the FAQ, and Discord
• Added protection against running multiple instances of Parsec on Windows
• New friendly error messages on connection failure. Hopefully you will never see these ;)
• Fixed a bug that gave a "Unable to connect" message when incorrect password was supplied
• Fixed a bug that could cause program deadlocks when incorrect password was supplied (server only)
• Servers disappear faster from your server list after they are shut down (really this time)
• Fixed a bug that could cause updating to fail for users with high latency or low bandwidth
• Connection errors pertaining to failed resolution changes are more obvious now
• Fixed 1366x768 resolution on macOS

• Added the ability to multiple controllers to be functional at the same time in the same game (up to 4)
• 32-bit Windows binaries now available
• Client can now pass ALT+TAB, ALT+F4 and other system keys when 'client_immersive' setting is set to 1
• Press CTRL+ALT+I to toggle
• Fixed a critical memory leak in the client causing poor performance / instability for AMD based systems
• macOS will now fall back on software decoding when a hardware decoder is not available - If you see a warning pertaining to this, take it seriously!
• Added the ability to manually set FPS via 'encoder_fps' setting (will not be as smooth if left unset)
• Added the ability to subscribe to the Parsec 'warp' release channel - The 'warp' channel can be set in the config by setting 'app_channel=warp'. - Do NOT count on this release working on your system, it is for testing and evaluation only
• Added "true" fullscreen desktop mode via the 'client_fullscreen' setting (spaces on macOS!)
• Added support to manually add controller mappings via the controller.txt in the client directory
• Fixed a bug that caused the edge of the screen to be 1px less than intended (fixes Windows snap)
• Servers that are gracefully closed will now be removed from server list immediately
• macOS and Windows binaries are now trusted/signed
• New Windows installer with proper labeling in "Programs and Features"
• Fixed a bug that could cause client/server to continue to ask for login even after saving password
• UPnP will now complete faster on server startup if ports are already open
• Fixed a bug that caused UPnP to open ports 8000-8004 even if other ports were manually set in config
• Fixed a bug that could cause client lockup in Windows in rare situations
• More numlock fixes related to SHIFT+UP et al.

• Significant revision to dynamic bandwidth adjustment algorithm
• This should help a lot with blocky or blurry video, even when you have the bandwidth
• Overhaul to joystick/controller handling system -- if yours didn't work, give it another try
• Windows & macOS now support 1440p (2560x1440) and 2560x1600 -- if your GPU supports it on the other end
• Dramatically reduced CPU usage on macOS
• Lower latency and better decoding performance on macOS
• Disabled "big cursor" when moving mouse rapidly on macOS
• Disabled press-and-hold accent menu from popping up over window on macOS
• Command+Q works again for quitting the streaming window on macOS
• Fixed bugs related to mismatched Num Lock or Caps Lock state between client and server
• i.e. arrow keys sending numbers... no longer die after sending "8" instead of running away
• Fixed a bug that could crash or cause poor performance when games were in fullscreen mode above 60Hz
• Reworked error codes and logging system for better debugging/support
• Multiple servers can now be made available from the same WAN IP address
• Added the ability to shut off server temporarily from taskbar icon
• Fixed a bug causing green padding at 1680x1050 resolution
• Fixed a bug that would cause bitrate to drop to 1Mb/s after resolution change mid session
• Switched to hostname instead of IP address from server selection screen
• Switched on-screen font to something a bit less unreadable, and improved performance when being shown
• Client will warn you when trying to connect to a server that is incompatible
• Switched to Dockerized, more scalable backend infrastructure -- you don't care, but it's good for you
• Switched to unified build number across client and server apps

• Fixed a bug that could cause garbled audio
• Added on-screen text display for quit key reminder
• Fixed a bug that could cause the terminal to show up on macOS (requires reinstall)
• Raspberry Pi now autogenerates a config.txt file
• Fixed a bug that could cause long email addresses to be truncated
• Network stability improvements over UDP (BUD)

• New client and server UI on macOS and Windows! Welcome to '90s
• Fixed a bug that could cause remote non-admin access to fail, along with sharing input
• Fixed a bug that could cause emails/passwords with non-standard characters to be rejected
• Smoother framerate on Raspberry Pi

• Ability to select local network adapter via network_adapter configuration variable
• Can be set to a slot number (i.e. "1") or the address (i.e. "192.168.1.105")
• Much smoother performance in true fullscreen mode... borderless window still preferred
• More robust cursor handling when going in and out of relative mode
• Better cursor compression (Diablo 3 large cursors anyone?)
• Monochrome cursors now have a white halo to appear better on dark backgrounds (I-beam)
• Fixed a bug that could cause a crash on client close
• Faster window close on client exit for when your boss walks into your cubicle at work

• Introduction of the Raspberry Pi 3 client, get it at https://parsec.tv/downloads -- read the README
• Server resolution can now be changed mid session without ill effects
• More robust NAT traversal via UDP hole punching, port forwarding probably no longer needed
• Clipboard data is now shared from client to server
• Fixed a bug that could cause inputs (mouse & keyboard) to stop working mid session
• Server will not start if ports can not bind
• Improved connection speed (by about one second)
• Fixed a bug that could cause quick client reconnections to same server to fail
• When using TCP, connection will no longer hang for very long periods of time
• Intel QuickSync encoder stability fixes
• Additional special quit key combination: ALT + CTRL + ~

• Improved connection speed
• Improved rendering latency on all platforms
• Client resolution now preserves aspect ratio of server, inserts black bars
• Client window is now resizable
• TCP can now be used as a fallback by setting network_protocol=1 in client.txt
• Server can now output video as an MPEG transport stream by setting network_mpeg_ts=1

• AMD hardware decoder implemented for Windows
• New low latency UDP protocol w/ dynamic bandwidth adjustment... open UDP ports 8000-8004!
• All connections secured with DTLS 1.2, AES 128-bit encryption
• Reduced default audio buffer for lower latency
• Fixed a bug related to audio capture and opus encoding (server)
• Client can now be launched in windowed mode with 'client_windowed' configuration option
• Windowed mode size can be set with 'client_window_x' and 'client_window_y'
• Mouse button 4 and 5 now work on mice with more than 3 buttons
• Fixed reversed axis on certain controllers
• More joystick/controller support
• Windows 32 bit binaries now available
• Fixed a bug related to Windows 7 D3D9 mode and NVIDIA decoder
• Fixed a bug that caused strange app behavior on remote server on client exit

• fixed a bug that could cause the server to shut down unexpectedly while idle

• dramatically improved NVIDIA CUVID decoder latency -- on par with Quick Sync now

• added option to skip UPnP
• new configuration option to adjust audio buffer (latency)
• fixed "Carbon Component Manager" warning message OSX
• numlock now turned off on server upon every client connection
• monochrome cursors now appear properly (ibeam)

• fixed windows 7 DLL dependency issue

• controller support -- server requires ScpVBus driver, included in re-installation of Parsec Server
• switch from GLFW to SDL for window handling, event processing, and audio
• color cursors now appear with proper colors
• client and server binaries now entirely statically linked, no DLLs
• update to new AMD video processing libraries, requires recent drivers

• SSL now enabled by default on all sockets, AES128-GCM-SHA256 cipher, option in configuration files
• video streaming protocol changes, better protection against TCP buffer overflows

• fixed slowdown on Intel decoding due to MFX_WRN_DEVICE_BUSY
• fixed a bug that caused the server to shutdown when losing connectivity