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You can find more detailed information about the Windows Desktop client at Get started with the Windows Desktop client. You'll find the latest updates to client in this article.
Supported client versions
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An attractive and functional accessory for any work space, the Satechi Bluetooth Wireless Smart Keyboard adds a full-size keyboard to your computer without occupying a USB port. It's wireless up to 33 feet, has an On/Off switch as well as sleep function to maximize battery life.
The client can be configured for different user groups. The following table lists the current versions available for each user group:
User group | Latest version | Minimum supported version |
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Public | 1.2.1364 | 1.2.945 |
Insider | 1.2.1440 | 1.2.945 |
Updates for version 1.2.1440 (Insiders)
Date published: 10/13/2020
Download: Windows 64-bit, Windows 32-bit, Windows ARM64
- The client now distinguishes between different feeds in the Connection Center.
- Fixed an issue where the subscription account doesn't match the account the user signed in with.
- Fixed an issue with Smartcard redirection.
Updates for version 1.2.1364
Date published: 09/22/2020
Download: Windows 64-bit, Windows 32-bit, Windows ARM64
- Fixed an issue where single sign-on (SSO) didn't work on Windows 7.
- Fixed the connection failure that happened when calling or joining a Teams call while another app has an audio stream opened in exclusive mode and when media optimization for Teams is enabled.
- Fixed a failure to enumerate audio or video devices in Teams when media optimization for Teams is enabled.
- Added a 'Need help with settings?' link to the desktop settings page.
- Fixed an issue with the 'Subscribe' button that happened when using high-contrast dark themes.
Updates for version 1.2.1275
Date published: 08/25/2020
Download: Windows 64-bit, Windows 32-bit, Windows ARM64
- Added functionality to auto-detect sovereign clouds from the user's identity.
- Added functionality to enable custom URL subscriptions for all users.
- Fixed an issue with app pinning on the feed taskbar.
- Fixed a crash when subscribing with URL.
- Improved experience when dragging remote app windows with touch or pen.
- Fixed an issue with localization.
Updates for version 1.2.1186
Date published: 07/28/2020
- You can now be subscribed to Workspaces with multiple user accounts, using the overflow menu (.) option on the command bar at the top of the client. To differentiate Workspaces, the Workspace titles now include the username, as do all app shortcuts titles.
- Added additional information to subscription error messages to improve troubleshooting.
- The collapsed/expanded state of Workspaces is now preserved during a refresh.
- Added a Send Diagnostics and Close button to the Connection information dialog.
- Fixed an issue with the CTRL + SHIFT keys in remote sessions.
Updates for version 1.2.1104
Date published: 06/23/2020
- Updated the automatic discovery logic for the Subscribe option to support the Azure Resource Manager-integrated version of Windows Virtual Desktop. Customers with only Windows Virtual Desktop resources should no longer need to provide consent for Windows Virtual Desktop (classic).
- Improved support for high-DPI devices with scale factor up to 400%.
- Fixed an issue where the disconnect dialog didn't appear.
- Fixed an issue where command bar tooltips would remain visible longer than expected.
- Fixed a crash when you tried to subscribe immediately after a refresh.
- Fixed a crash from incorrect parsing of date and time in some languages.
Updates for version 1.2.1026
Date published: 05/27/2020
- When subscribing, you can now choose your account instead of typing your email address.
- Added a new Subscribe with URL option that allows you to specify the URL of the Workspace you are subscribing to or leverage email discovery when available in cases where we can't automatically find your resources. This is similar to the subscription process in the other Remote Desktop clients. This can be used to subscribe directly to Windows Virtual Desktop workspaces.
- Added support to subscribe to a Workspace using a new URI scheme that can be sent in an email to users or added to a support website.
- Added a new Connection information dialog that provides client, network, and server details for desktop and app sessions. You can access the dialog from the connection bar in full screen mode or from the System menu when windowed.
- Desktop sessions launched in windowed mode now always maximize instead of going full screen when maximizing the window. Use the Full screen option from the system menu to enter full screen.
- The Unsubscribe prompt now displays a warning icon and shows the workspace names as a bulleted list.
- Added the details section to additional error dialogs to help diagnose issues.
- Added a timestamp to the details section of error dialogs.
- Fixed an issue where the RDP file setting desktop size ID didn't work properly.
- Fixed an issue where the Update the resolution on resize display setting didn't apply after launching the session.
- Fixed localization issues in the desktop settings panel.
- Fixed the size of the focus box when tabbing through controls on the desktop settings panel.
- Fixed an issue causing the resource names to be difficult to read in high contrast mode.
- Fixed an issue causing the update notification in the action center to be shown more than once a day.
Updates for version 1.2.945
Date published: 04/28/2020
- Added new display settings options for desktop connections available when right-clicking a desktop icon on the Connection Center.
- There are now three display configuration options: All displays, Single display and Select displays.
- We now only show available settings when a display configuration is selected.
- In Select display mode, a new Maximize to current displays option allows you to dynamically change the displays used for the session without reconnecting. When enabled, maximizing the session causes it to go full screen on all displays touched by the session window.
- We've added a new Single display when windowed option for all displays and select displays modes. This option switches your session automatically to a single display when you exit full screen mode, and automatically returns to multiple displays when you maximize the window.
- We've added a new Display settings group to the system menu that appears when you right-click the title bar of a windowed desktop session. This will let you change some settings dynamically during a session. For example, you can change the new Single display mode when windowed and Maximize to current displays settings.
- When you exit full screen, the session window will return to its original location when you first entered full screen.
- The background refresh for Workspaces has been changed to every four hours instead of every hour. A refresh now happens automatically when launching the client.
- Resetting your user data from the About page now redirects to the Connection Center when completed instead of closing the client.
- The items in the system menu for desktop connections were reordered and the Help topic now points to the client documentation.
- Addressed some accessibility issues with tab navigation and screen readers.
- Fixed an issue where the Azure Active Directory authentication dialog appeared behind the session window.
- Fixed a flickering and shrinking issue when dragging a desktop session window between displays of different scale factors.
- Fixed an error that occurred when redirecting cameras.
- Fixed multiple crashes to improve reliability.
Updates for version 1.2.790
Date published: 03/24/2020
- Renamed the 'Update' action for Workspaces to 'Refresh' for consistency with other Remote Desktop clients.
- You can now refresh a Workspace directly from its context menu.
- Manually refreshing a Workspace now ensures all local content is updated.
- You can now reset the client's user data from the About page without needing to uninstall the app.
- You can also reset the client's user data using msrdcw.exe /reset with an optional /f parameter to skip the prompt.
- We now automatically look for a client update when navigating to the About page.
- Updated the color of the buttons for consistency.
Updates for version 1.2.675
Date published: 02/25/2020
- Connections to Windows Virtual Desktop are now blocked if the RDP file is missing the signature or one of the signscope properties has been modified.
- When a Workspace is empty or has been removed, the Connection Center no longer appears to be empty.
- Added the activity ID and error code on disconnect messages to improve troubleshooting. You can copy the dialog message with Ctrl+C.
- Fixed an issue that caused the desktop connection settings to not detect displays.
- Client updates no longer automatically restart the PC.
- Windowless icons should no longer appear on the taskbar.
Updates for version 1.2.605
Date published: 01/29/2020
- You can now select which displays to use for desktop connections. To change this setting, right-click the icon of the desktop connection and select Settings.
- Fixed an issue where the connection settings didn't display the correct available scale factors.
- Fixed an issue where Narrator couldn't read the dialogue shown while the connection initiated.
- Fixed an issue where the wrong user name displayed when the Azure Active Directory and Active Directory names didn't match.
- Fixed an issue that made the client stop responding when initiating a connection while not connected to a network.
- Fixed an issue that caused the client to stop responding when attaching a headset.
Updates for version 1.2.535
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- You can now access information about updates directly from the more options button on the command bar at the top of the client.
- You can now report feedback from the command bar of the client.
- The Feedback option is now only shown if the Feedback Hub is available.
- Ensured the update notification is not shown when notifications are disabled through policy.
- Fixed an issue that prevented some RDP files from launching.
- Fixed a crash on startup of the client caused by corruption of some persistent settings.
Updates for version 1.2.431
Date published: 11/12/2019
- The 32-bit and ARM64 versions of the client are now available!
- The client now saves any changes you make to the connection bar (such as its position, size, and pinned state) and applies those changes across sessions.
- Updated gateway information and connection status dialogs.
- Addressed an issue that caused two credentials to prompt at the same time while trying to connect after the Azure Active Directory token expired.
- On Windows 7, users are now properly prompted for credentials if they had saved credentials when the server disallows it.
- The Azure Active Directory prompt now appears in front of the connection window when reconnecting.
- Items pinned to the taskbar are now updated during a feed refresh.
- Improved scrolling on the Connection Center when using touch.
- Removed the empty line from the resolution drop-down menu.
- Removed unnecessary entries in Windows Credential Manager.
- Desktop sessions are now properly sized when exiting full screen.
- The RemoteApp disconnection dialog now appears in the foreground when you resume your session after entering sleep mode.
- Addressed accessibility issues like keyboard navigation.
Updates for version 1.2.247
Date published: 09/17/2019
- Improved the fallback languages for localized version. (For example, FR-CA will properly display in French instead of English.)
- When removing a subscription, the client now properly removes the saved credentials from Credential Manager.
- The client update process is now unattended once started and the client will relaunch once completed.
- The client can now be used on Windows 10 in S mode.
- Fixed an issue that caused the update process to fail for users with a space in their username.
- Fixed a crash that happened when authenticating during a connection.
- Fixed a crash that happened when closing the client.
Backlit Wireless Keyboards
Among the most integral parts of a computer setup is the keyboard. Whether you are a gamer, using the computer for home needs, or it's your office desktop, a featureful keyboard can improve your productivity when working.
Keyboard designs have seen huge improvements in recent times. More keys, more functions, comfortable ergonomic
shapes, backlighting, wireless connectivity are some common enhancements seen to keyboards from brands like Microsoft, Dell, Logitech etc. Its remarkable to see how something as basic as keyboard can be improved in so many different ways.
In this article we talk about backlit wireless keyboards. These keyboards are wireless and have backlit keys together. With backlit keys you are able to work in dark or dim light surroundings whereas wireless connectivity allows you to get free of all wires. Wireless keyboards mostly use bluetooth and are battery powered. Its important to note that backlight also consumes battery. Exactscan pro 16 9 21 download free. So a wireless bluetooth keyboard would consume slightly more power compared to usual wireless keyboards that do not have backlit keys.
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The review below sets out the best backlit wireless keyboards you can find on the market. It will help you make the right keyboard choice depending on your needs. Gemini: the duplicate finder 2 5 0 download free.
1. Logitech Wireless Performance MX800, Backlit Keyboard
The illuminated keyboard with smart backlighting features the traditional two numeric sections, yet with advanced features. It boasts of wireless technology making it easy for you to work comfortably without being limited to one position on your desk. Whether you want a close range between your PC and the keyboard or you prefer gaming in front of a large screen, you can move with it across the room without inconveniencing yourself.
Logitech Wireless MX800 Backlit Keyboard
Features
- Wireless
- Backlit
- Interface: 2.4 GHz
- Reception: USB wireless receiver
- Integrated palm rest
- PerfectStroke
- Logitech Incurve keys
- Adjustable keyboard height and angles
- Dimensions: 18.9 x 7.87 x 3.15 in
- Layout: English
- Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or later
- 3 AAA batteries required
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The keyboard features adjustable smart backlighting with crisp and clear characters in any lighting. The brightness levels automatically adjust or change at the press of a button. With just the unifying receiver that conveniently disappears into the computer's USB port for wireless communication between the two, your experience will be seamless and enjoyable.
It is an ultra-thin keyboard with a sleek design that ensures comfort and functionality with stylish sophistication. With its laser-etched Incurve keys, typing becomes more comfortable as well as fluid and whisper-quiet. The concave keys surface also complements the profile of fingertips making it easier to tap or hold the key comfortably without breaking touch. Also, you need not worry about power as the universal micro-USB cable helps with the recharging even when you are using it.
2. CORSAIR K63 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
The CORSAIR K63 offers a blend of multi-hour service and comfort for different lighting environments. With its backlit feature, you need not worry if the lights in your room are not bright enough. Gamers are versatile in their needs, but for the CORSAIR K63 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard, each gamer's needs are well attended to.
Corsair K63 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
Features
- Connectivity: Wireless, Bluetooth (4.2), USB wired
- Backlit; LED (per-key)
- HID Keyboard Report Rate: 1000Hz
- Interface: 2.4 GHz
- 128-bit AES encryption
- CHERRY MX Red mechanical key switches
- Media control hotkeys and shortcuts
- Dimensions: 14.4in x 6.8in x 1.6in
- Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or later
- 1 Lithium-ion battery required
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Enjoy hours of untethered gameplay with the CORSAIR K63 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard designed for gamers like you. Designed to snap into an integrated lapboard with a memory foam cushion, your gaming life just got better. Add such specs to the already enticing RGB backlighting and your experience is top-notch.
The keyboard is less ten keys, includes a per-key blue LED backlight, and can be bought in a bundle with the lapboard. The ten missing keys have ensured space is saved and made portability easier. With it, you can now enjoy ultimate gaming freedom with the ultra-fast 1ms 2.4GHz wireless technology. It is also fitted up with Cherry MX mechanical key switches and gold contacts that ensure fast and precise key presses.
The keyboard also enjoys the choice of low latency Bluetooth, wireless or USB wired connectivity. Also, armed with 128-bit AES encryption, you are assured of no eavesdropping through the wireless keystrokes keeping your data safe. The CORSAIR Utility Engine, on the other hand, gives you the freedom to assign micros to any key or customize dynamic lighting effects.
3. Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard with Built-in Touchpad
Meet the Logitech K830 with an integrated touchpad and your experience will never be the same again. It is an innovatively designed keyboard with easy-access media keys as well as shortcut keys for Windows and Android. It is a living-room companion designed for PC-to-TV control.
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Features
- Connectivity: Wireless (10 M range with dual connectivity), Bluetooth Smart
- Backlit (Smart illumination); battery and connection (LED green/red)
- Interface: 2.4 GHz
- Media control hotkeys and shortcuts
- 3.5' multi-finger touchpad
- Dimensions: 14.45 x 4.93 x 0.65 in
- Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or later, Chrome OS, Android
- On/Off switch
- 1 Lithium-Po battery (rechargeable)
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Sit down and enjoy your view on the television with keyboard controls whether it is a dark or bright environment. The bright backlit keys make it easy for you to type as well as making your TV entertainment fun and hassle-free. There won't be any need to rise to change something on the PC or TV while you have the keyboard on your lap, complete with a mousepad on its surface.
The keys are sharper, brighter, and comfortable for you to read thanks to smart illumination. Whenever you press a key, they illuminate and turn off after several seconds of inactivity. Also, the technology goes deeper to sensors that detect the level of light in the room. They make the keys dim or brighten depending on the amount of light.
We all need an easier control, preferably using a mouse. When the time comes to use a mouse, but it is not on your lap or the table, the integrated mouse comes in handy. Navigation is easier and convenient with the wireless keyboard combined with the touchpad into one.
4. Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard, TeckNet Universal Ultra-Slim Portable Illuminated 7-Colors Adjustable
Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard
Now introducing a universal ultra-slim portable illuminated 7-colors adjustable wireless keyboard from TeckNet. For individuals who innovativeness is their best bet, this is the right keyboard for you. You have an accessory that you can use regardless of the room's lighting or the distance between it and the PC.
TeckNet Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard
Features
- Backlit (7 backlight color option)
- Interface: 2.4 GHz
- Reception: Bluetooth 3.0
- Dimensions: 5.91in x 0.26in x 9.72in
- Compatibility: Windows, Mac., Android, and iOS (except Win 8 Mobile)
- In-built rechargeable Li-Po battery
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With Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, say goodbye to inconveniencing cables from the PC to the computer. Use the keyboard from whichever point that you feel comfortable with a clutter-free connection of up to 10 meters. The TeckNet Bluetooth illuminated keyboard X366 can be used during the day or night and allow the user to type in style plus the elegance the keyboard presents.
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The characters are stacked for maximum convenience. They are brightly and sharply backlit making reading easy. Also, the ultra-thin design and low-profile keys are the right matches with your PC, tablet, or smartphone.
Style meets innovation with this keyboard. It is equipped with a built-in rechargeable Li-Po battery that runs it for up to 200 hours without backlit. It also enjoys auto-save technology to save power when idle and ensure the standby time extends.
5. Matias Backlit Wireless Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android, PC
The Matias backlit wireless aluminum Bluetooth keyboard caters for multiple users of different devices. Enjoy the convenience of using your tablet, smartphone, or PC with the keyboard via Bluetooth connectivity. Make your work easier by working across up to 4 devices connected through one keyboard by a press of a button to switch among the keys.
Features
- Wireless
- Backlit (key-adjustable)
- Hardware Connectivity: USB 2.0
- Interface: 2.4 GHz
- Reception: Bluetooth
- Dimensions: 17.8in x 5.5in x 0.8in
- Compatibility: Windows, Mac., Android, iPad, iPhone
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The Matias Blucoil backlit Bluetooth keyboard comes with a dedicated battery. This means the chances of your keyboard running out of power are dealt with completely by the dedicated battery even with the backlights on. When the backlight battery runs short of power, you can continue using the keyboard wirelessly. In essence, the backlight battery should run between 1 – 2 weeks between charges on typical use.
With the Matias backlit Bluetooth keyboard, you can pair up to four devices. To switch among them, you only do it at the press of a button. Google chrome 75 0 3770 80. At every switch, the keyboard adjusts the layout matching each device, whether it's Windows, Mac, iPad, or Android.
6. Pesp Ultra-Thin Intelligent Smart Adjustable Blue LED Backlight Multimedia Wireless Gaming Keyboard
The Pesp ultra-thin backlit wireless gaming keyboard features a USB receiver for PC connectivity. It is every gamer's wish to land a good keyboard that will make their gaming experience engaging yet comfortable. This keyboard is a combination of that, not forgetting its ultra-thin profile that allows for portability.
Pesp Backlight Wireless Gaming Keyboard
Features
- Wireless transmission (up to 10M)
- Backlit (key-adjustable) - laser-etching
- Hardware Connectivity: USB 2.0
- Interface: 2.4 GHz
- Reception: USB mini receiver
- Multimedia control keys
- Power on/off switch
- Dimensions: 16.92 x 7.28 x 1.88 in
- Compatibility: Windows, Mac., Android, iPad, iPhone
- Built-in Lithium battery
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The blue backlit wireless mute keyboard gives you a chance to control your gaming experience with the Intelligent Hands Recognition Technology. In addition, you never get so much convenience as the key-adjustable backlight gives you. Depending on the lighting of the room, you can adjust the light levels by pressing Fn+F5/F6.
The keyboard is plug and play, with a mini USB receiver connection. It is also fitted with 13 multimedia control
keys to help the user manage their music, web players, and video playbacks per need.
7. Soke-Six Backlit Keyboard, 2.4Ghz Wireless Fast-Charging keyboard
This wireless backlit keyboard is a 2.4GHz fast-charging accessory that illuminates the keys for the user. Regardless of the light levels in the room, you will never keep what you are doing at bay because the lights went out.
Features
- Wireless transmission (up to 10M)
- Backlit (adjustable)
- Hardware Connectivity: USB 2.0
- Interface: 2.4 GHz
- Multimedia control keys
- Dimensions: 17.6in x 5.39in x 1.38in
- Compatibility: Windows, Mac., Android, iPad, iPhone
- Chargeable Lithium battery
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The keyboard features suspended keycaps with illuminated mechanical feel. It is every gamer's wish to own one like this with complete control of most applications. With dedicated FN multimedia keys, you can control music, videos volume, and calculator.
On design, the keyboard employs a metal wire drawing panel, thickening, and reinforcement. It also presents a border polished decoration, elegance, and appearance. It is ergonomically designed adopting an engineering streamlined key layout for human hands comfort.
With adjustable LED backlit modes, you can switch the lights to suit your needs. The fast-charging nature also allows you to enjoy its convenience without the worry of running out of power. It packs a 1000MAH large-capacity Lithium battery which can run up to 5-7 days on full charge. The charging period lasts up to 5 hours.
8. Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
The Logitech K800 wireless keyboard packs style and convenience into one. It also allows for fluid, quiet, and comfortable typing and features a modern look with curved corners. It is fully wireless eliminating any need for clutter and cords running across your work or game surface.
Logitech K800 Wireless Illuminated Keyboard
Features
- Wireless (with USB wireless receiver)
- Backlit
- Interface: 2.4 GHz
- Reception: USB wireless receiver
- Integrated palm rest
- PerfectStroke, Logitech Incurve keys, Logitech Unifying Receiver, Laser-etched keys
- Dimensions: 18.44 x 8.19 x 2.31 in
- Layout: English
- Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
- Rechargeable with USB cable
- 2 AA batteries required
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The Logitech K800 is a backlit keyboard which makes working easier even when the lights are not bright enough. It illuminates its keys for the user and can be turned by simply waving.
The keyboard offers an innovative design that combines some slew nifty features. It has all the hallmarks a good keyboard has including the ergonomic style, wireless connectivity, and quick response rate. Also, it features sensors that trigger backlighting whenever you wave your hands in close proximity.
Conclusion
A self-illuminating keyboard is everyone's dream for those times that demand its use. You never know when the lights will flicker, and a deadline is fast approaching. You might be that gamer who prefers playing in a dark environment, or you carried work home and do not want to wake your family up with the lights. Such a keyboard will come in handy as it lights up every key for your convenience.
Add the wireless state of the keyboard, and you have a reliable companion. Remember you do not have to carry your desktop or laptop all around the room finding a better position. For a gamer, you can have your best moment sitting on the settee while the monitor is across the room.
Whether you are the editor of a busy newsroom, an office trainer taking entrants through an induction session, or enjoying game time, a backlit wireless keyboard is your ultimate accessory. Take your time through your programming sessions in a darker room with such a keyboard and the experience will be fantastic. Engage your workmates through an update session over a high-mounted monitor with the wireless keyboard and enjoy its unparalleled service.