Release Notes - v2.1.145 - 21st November 2023
New Features
- IP Fencing support added
- Allow/Block list terms apply catch all wildcard before and after
- Allow list overrules Block list when both are applied with the same term
Bug Fixes
- Crash caused by going to sleep when in SDV is gracefully handled
Release Notes - v2.1.137 - 13th September 2023
Major Changes
- New Edge browser extension in the Microsoft Store - Edge now reports correctly as Edge when viewing open tabs in Classroom
New Features
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Improved Browser Control - Edge and Chrome can now be controlled at the same time in Classroom. Install the browser extensions and the following actions will work when both browsers are open
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- Internet Disabled
- Website lists (Allow/Block)
- Open tabs (Browsers report correctly to Backdrop)
- Close tabs
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- Mass deployment enrolment - Added support for preference file (plist) to set the school code for automatic enrolment of the device to a school
Bug Fixes
- Improved reconnection mechanics when the internet connection is restored to the client
Release Notes - v2.0.65 - 28th April 2023
Major changes
- Updated to support Classroom v2
- Supports all Classroom Features
- Supports all Wellbeing Features
Release Notes - v1.2.0 - 9th November 2021
Major changes
- Added Keyword Context to capture payload
Bug fixes
- Wellbeing Fix
- Close application fix
Release Notes - v1.1.0 - 4th September 2021
Major changes
- Added Wellbeing support (Viewed/Written word captures)
Bug fixes
- none
Features
- Written words - Monitors typed words and sends captures to Backdrop if keywords are found
- Viewed words - Monitors viewed words across the OS and sends captures to Backdrop if keywords are found
- Send device session ID in telemetry
- Add option to hit keyboard return key to trigger Login
- Add Branding to Lock Screen Message
- Improve logging
Release Notes - v1.0.0 - 5th August 2021
Major changes
- First release of the Backdrop MacOS client
- Comes as .dmg installation package supported by MacOS 10.14 or higher
- Supports the full range of Impero Classroom features
- Currently no support for Impero Wellbeing features. (Wellbeing support will be added in a future release)
Bug fixes
- none
Features
- Send Message : Teachers can send a direct one way message to the device
- Launch Website : Teachers can open a web site on the device automatically
- Lock Screens : Teachers can lock the screen of the device
- Internet Access : Teachers can disable internet access in browsers where Impero browser extensions are installed
- Website Lists : Teachers can enforce allow and block website lists in browsers where Impero browser extensions are installed
- Close Application : Teachers can view a list of open applications on the device and can force them to close
- Close Tab : Teachers can view open browser tabs lists and close open tabs in browsers where Impero browser extensions are installed
- Switch Schools : The Backdrop client has the capability for students to be registered against multiple schools
- Broadcast Screen: Teachers can broadcast their screen to students; or select a student's screen to broadcast to the rest of the class
- Logout Device : Teachers can remotely logout the macOS device. This returns the student to the login screen and disconnects them from Backdrop
- Google Meets : Teachers can invite the class to a Google Meets session that opens automatically on student devices
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