What's New in ComputerTime Version 2.0.2
Unable to Change Admin Password
In ComputerTime Admin, selecting "Change Password" was resulting in an incorrect message about unable to change the password in the "free version". This has been corrected.
Version 2.0.1
Improved Game Compatibility
In version 2.0, when time runs out, some games were not being hidden and could continue to be played. This has been corrected.
New Menu Items Now Added
When upgrading from version 1.0 to version 2.0, the two new Program menu items under "ComputerTime" were not being added. Those being "ComputerTime Firewall Test" and "Uninstall ComputerTime".
Version 2.0
New "Time Remaining" Warnings
The "Time Remaining" warnings are now Windows "bubble" style messages that pop up from the ComputerTime icon instead of the dialog messages that appeared previously. These are the messages indicating you have 15, 10, 5 and 1 minute left of computer use. In addition to the bubble, an audio warning is also given (i.e. "You have one minute left." is spoken). These bubble messages do not interfere with full-screen games like the previous messages did, and the audio is helpful if a full-screen game is being played. (Due to limitations of Windows 98, the older style dialog warning messages still appear instead of the new bubble messages.)
More Safeguards Added
Even more safeguards have been added to ComputerTime to prevent time limits from being bypassed.
Logout When Screen Saver Starts
When logged into ComputerTime and the screen saver starts, instead of the Away dialog appearing, the ComputerTime logon dialog appears instead. This avoids the problem where another person wishes to use the computer, but cannot due to the Away dialog. (For those interested in still having the Away dialog appear instead, or neither the Away or Logon dialog appearing, contact support via email.)
Time Token Shows in Time Remaining
On the Time Remaining dialog and the tooltip on the ComputerTime icon, if there are any Tokens in use, that time will be shown.
Tokens Now Six Digits
Time Tokens are now 6 digits long instead of 4 to make it more difficult to guess. If you would like Tokens to be a different length (between 2 and 9), contact support for a method of changing it.
Printed Tokens Show Time
When printing a Token list, the amount of time the Tokens are worth is included.
Forgotten ComputerTime Admin Password
A new feature allows you to automatically obtain a ComputerTime Admin password should you ever forget it by clicking the "Forgot your password?" link on the logon dialog. When you click this link, a password is emailed to the email address entered in the ComputerTime Admin tool. If you did not enter an email in the ComputerTime Admin tool, you are prompted for an email address. However, once ComputerTime has been purchased, the password will only be sent to the email used during purchase, or the one entered into the Admin tool. Note that only one password request per day is allowed. (SoftwareTime respects your privacy, and never shares emails with third parties.)
Firewall Check During Installation
Upon installation, ComputerTime checks to make sure it is not blocked by firewall software such as Norton, ZoneAlarm, McAfee, AOL Safety and Security, and others. In addition, there is a Start - Programs - ComputerTime - ComputerTime Firewall Test option to run the test again if you ever add firewall software after having already installed ComputerTime.
Screen Saver No Longer Hidden
ComputerTime no longer hides the screen saver on Windows XP and Windows 2000 when logged out, or using the Away feature.
Windows Reinstall and ComputerTime Activation
After a reinstallation of Windows, it is now possible to reactivate ComputerTime with your previously purchased product key without having to contact SoftwareTime support.
Uninstall Program Folder Entry
While ComputerTime could always be uninstalled by using the "Add or Remove Programs" Windows Control Panel option, there is now an "Uninstall ComputerTime" selection in the ComputerTime Program Folder.
Shutting Down ComputerTime Entirely
This new feature allows ComputerTime to be shut down completely.
Note: In the normal course of using the computer, this should never be necessary. It is provided as a way for SoftwareTime support to assist customers who may be experiencing a problem. To shut down ComputerTime entirely: 1) Hold the Shift key down on the keyboard while clicking "Log Off" on the ComputerTime menu. 2) After selecting "Yes" to log off, you are prompted for the ComputerTime Admin password. Enter the password, and ComputerTime monitoring will shut down completely. Note that the Admin password is requested to prevent just anyone from shutting down ComputerTime and getting around the time limits.
Trial dialog Was Allowing Access
On start up, if the trial dialog was not closed, time limits were not being enforced. The trial dialog is shown only during the 14-day free trial period.
Missing Task Tray Icon
In very rare cases, the ComputerTime icon on the task tray would disappear.
Password Boxes Allowed Different Lengths
Setting versus entering a password was different by one character. Password fields are no longer limited in size, but only the first 20 characters are actually used.
Out-of-time Too Soon With Session Limit
In some scenarios, time ran out too soon when using a Session Limit.
Balloon Tip Shadows
After logging onto ComputerTime, in some rare cases, a "shadow" from balloon tips and menus was left on the screen.
Improved Performance
ComputerTime performance has been improved. This would be most noticeable when playing CPU-intensive games.
Notification of Program Updates
ComputerTime displays a balloon tip when a program update is available for download. Note that ComputerTime Admin always notified you of an update, and continues to do so as well.
Set time limits on your kid’s computer use.
Some of the benefits of using ComputerTime:
You no longer have to keep track of the time your children spend on the computer. ComputerTime does that for you! It takes just a few minutes to set limits for each child. ComputerTime will give you the control you need, and give you back your sanity!
ComputerTime lets you set the following types of limits:
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