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Sidebar Diagnostics Changelog

What's new in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.6.3

Jan 11, 2023
  • Changes:
  • Updated Libre Hardware Monitor.
  • Arabic language support.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.6.2 (Dec 25, 2021)

  • Changes:
  • Fix GPU fan metric bug.
  • Fix GPU VRAM load metric bug.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.6.1 (Dec 20, 2021)

  • Updated Libre Hardware Monitor.
  • Fix GPU fan metric bug.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.6.0 (Dec 20, 2021)

  • Updated Libre Hardware Monitor.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.9 (May 27, 2021)

  • Updated Libre Hardware Monitor.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.8 (Apr 7, 2021)

  • Changes:
  • Updated Libre Hardware Monitor.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.7 (Dec 8, 2020)

  • Changes:
  • Updated Libre Hardware Monitor.
  • I18n language updates (thank you contributors).

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.6 (Jul 15, 2020)

  • Changes:
  • Updated Libre Hardware Monitor.
  • Russian language support.
  • Italian language support.
  • Fix: AMD core chiplet dies temperature (Ryzen Master)

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.5 (Apr 3, 2020)

  • Changes
  • Bug fix for Ryzen CPU clock speed.
  • Bug fix for AMD Video Card VRAM.
  • New Installation:
  • Run Setup.exe
  • Standalone:
  • To run the app without installing, download Standalone.zip below, unzip, then run SidebarDiagnostics.exe.
  • Please note that the Standalone build will not auto-update.
  • In Place Upgrade:
  • Right click the tray icon
  • Click "Update"
  • Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.
  • Important:
  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.4 (Mar 31, 2020)

  • Update to latest version of Libre Hardware Monitor.
  • Bug fix for Ryzen CPU temperature.
  • Thanks for the PR, @hirschmann!
  • Also broke the auto-updater in the last version but it should work from now on.
  • Sorry if you had to re-install!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.3 (Aug 27, 2019)

  • Changes:
  • Now uses Libre Hardware Monitor instead of Open Hardware Monitor for Ryzen support.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.2 (Dec 20, 2018)

  • Added an option to show the computer name at the top of the sidebar.
  • Enable it in the settings under the customize tab.
  • Disabled by default.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.1 (Dec 19, 2018)

  • Fix for high DPI monitors or settings.
  • Fix for sidebar floating left or right.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.5.0 (Dec 18, 2018)

  • Changes:
  • Updated to .NET framework v4.7.1.
  • Updated dependencies.
  • No longer supporting older versions of .NET framework.
  • New Installation:
  • Run Setup.exe
  • In Place Upgrade:
  • Right click the tray icon
  • Click "Update"
  • Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.
  • Important:
  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.4.6 (Jan 22, 2018)

  • Updated to the latest version of Open Hardware Monitor.
  • Updated dependencies.
  • The application is no longer signed because my signing certificate expired as I cannot afford its yearly cost.
  • Windows may give you a warning when you first run the application because of this.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.4.5 (Feb 3, 2017)

  • Updated to the latest version of Open Hardware Monitor with bugfix for Kaby Lake clock speed.
  • The "UI Scale" setting now only affects the sidebar window.
  • Hardware names should now update correctly after the hardware is changed.
  • Unfortunately, this fix reset your custom hardware names but you can rename them back.
  • The app should now correctly run on Windows startup for laptops running on battery power.
  • All isatap network interfaces should be filtered now.
  • Updated dependencies.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.4.4 (Jan 26, 2017)

  • Changes:
  • Updated to the latest version of Open Hardware Monitor with Kaby Lake support.
  • Updated dependencies.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.4.3 (Oct 31, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • ISATAP (Intra-Site Automatic Tunnel Addressing Protocol) are now filtered via Regex from Network Adapters to monitor.
  • Showing or toggling the sidebar will no longer cause it to activate or gain focus.
  • The "Show in Alt + Tab" option has been renamed "Toolbar Mode".
  • Enabling Toolbar Mode allows the sidebar to persist between Virtual Desktops and not show up in the Alt + Tab menu.
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.4.2 (Aug 5, 2016)

  • Added a network metric for external IP address, disabled by default. #114
  • Be careful when sharing your desktop to not show your public IP address.
  • Removed Virtual Desktop support due to incompatibilities and errors. #93
  • If you want the sidebar to persist between different Virtual Desktops, you can disable the "Show in Alt + Tab" setting instead.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.4.1 (Aug 5, 2016)

  • Fixed a bug where the default hardware name stayed the same after the hardware was replaced. #108
  • Sidebar now remains visible during Aero peek. #111
  • Added a new hotkey for toggling "Reserve Space". #99
  • Fixed a bug where changes to hotkeys would not apply immediately after saving.
  • Fixed a bug where changes to the "Collapse Menu Bar" option would not apply immediately after saving. #109

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.4.0 (Jul 21, 2016)

  • Fixed a crash when click-through is enabled with 32 bit Windows.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.9 (Jul 20, 2016)

  • Added a setting to enable or disable Virtual Desktop support.
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New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.8 (May 23, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Added a metric for Network Adapter IPV4 address. Thanks dknedlik. #91
  • Added a setting under advanced to hide the sidebar at startup. #83
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.7 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Fixed a fatal error that occurred during auto-update.
  • Added a setting to enable or disable "Alert Blink".
  • Polling is now paused when the sidebar is hidden to reduce CPU usage.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.6 (Apr 9, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Metric alerts now blink to be more conspicuous.
  • Fixed a bug with the font size settings.
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.5 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Fixed network bandwidth alerts.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.4 (Mar 15, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Made the "Show Desktop" fix for when "Always on Top" is disabled to be more consistent.
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.3 (Mar 11, 2016)

  • Localization changes.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.2 (Mar 5, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Added an option for "Text Align" right or left.
  • Added complete localization for French and Chinese.
  • Thanks @AlexandreBT and @Vassile-D.
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.1 (Mar 5, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Added the option to enable or disable specific metrics.
  • Fixed a bug where charts for scaling metrics like bandwidth were incorrect.
  • Finished preparing all text for localization.
  • The complete Excel file of all text to be translated has been uploaded to the localization thread.
  • Want to help translate? Please visit this thread!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.3.0 (Mar 5, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Added graphs.
  • For performance reasons, graphs only store data while they are open. No historical data.
  • Fixed French being missing in the Language dropdown.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.2.1 (Mar 5, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed a bug where the sidebar would often freeze between updates.
  • Fixed a bug with reserved space in Windows 7.
  • Added an option for Language.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.2.0 (Mar 5, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed all high DPI monitor issues.
  • For real this time guys.
  • Removed the "High DPI Support" option as it is now redundant.
  • Please set your horizontal and vertical offset options back to 0.
  • Added initial localization for Danish, Dutch, German, and Japanese.
  • Want to help localize? Please visit this thread!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.1.0 (Mar 5, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Implemented initial French localization.
  • Want to help localize? Please visit this thread!
  • Added error handling for when the app fails to update.
  • Added a catch for an error involving virtual desktops.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.7 (Mar 5, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Added the option to show or hide the sidebar in Alt + Tab.
  • Minor consistency changes.
  • In Place Upgrade (v3.0.0+):
  • Right click the tray icon
  • Click "Update"
  • Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.7 (Feb 20, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed two issues that caused higher CPU usage than necessary. #50
  • The settings.json file is now formatted and indented to make it easier to edit manually.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.6 (Feb 18, 2016)

  • Fixed a fatal error for Windows 8.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.5 (Feb 17, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed the default monitor settings being in the reverse order.
  • The sidebar will now reposition when the work area changes if "Reserve Space" is disabled.
  • New version of the install and update framework.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.4 (Feb 17, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed a bug where the sidebar would disappear when "Show Desktop" occurs.
  • This was a tricky one. So please let me know if it works for you or not.
  • Sorting monitors is now done via drag and drop.
  • Added the ability to sort hardware via drag and drop.
  • This created a bug where you have to double click the checkbox to enable or disable hardware.
  • Working on a fix for that.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.3 (Feb 17, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Added a "Auto Background Color" option.
  • This will set the sidebar's background color to your Windows color settings.
  • Thank you reddit user NJDevil802 for the suggestion.
  • Updated the icon for drives so it doesn't look like a speaker anymore.
  • Added a change log window that pops up after updating. #42
  • Minor bug fixes.
  • New Installation:
  • Run Setup.exe
  • In Place Upgrade (v3.0.0+):
  • Right click the tray icon
  • Click "Update"
  • Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.
  • Important:
  • To run the app again use the Start Menu or Desktop shortcuts.
  • You do not need to run Setup.exe again to run the app.
  • You can delete Setup.exe after the install is complete.
  • If you want to pin the app to your taskbar, right click the Start Menu or Desktop shortcut and left click "Pin to taskbar".
  • If you do it any other way, it will be pointing to the wrong version after an update occurs.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.2 (Feb 13, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed a bug with the new Cycle Edge and Cycle Screen hotkeys where the sidebar would be "loading" indefinitely if "Reserve Space" was disabled.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.1 (Feb 13, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed a bug where the sidebar would move left or right for a split second while positioning.
  • Fixed a bug where the sidebar would sometimes disappear when changing resolution.
  • Added two new hotkeys: Cycle Edge and Cycle Screen #40
  • In Place Upgrade:
  • Right click the tray icon
  • Click "Update"
  • Or rerun the app if you have "Auto-Update" enabled.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 3.0.0 (Feb 12, 2016)

  • Major Release
  • The assembly is now signed! Thank you for your donations to help make that possible.
  • New installation and update framework.
  • Now you can install Sidebar Diagnostics with Setup.exe. Fast and easy.
  • Creates Start Menu and Desktop shortcuts.
  • Uninstall available in Windows Settings - System - Apps
  • Or right click the start menu shortcut and left click uninstall.
  • App will update automatically now.
  • A short "Updating" window will pop up showing progress.
  • Updates usually finish within 10 seconds.
  • App will restart after updates are complete.
  • New custom icon.
  • Added the option to show clock speeds as GHz rather than MHz.
  • Wrote a new and improved settings library. Settings will persist between updates.
  • All of your settings will reset again. Sorry! But this is the last time I promise!

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.4.7 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Added the option to rename individual hardware.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.4.6 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Bug fix for reserved space in high DPI monitors with the new "UI Scale" option changes.
  • Clicking the "Cancel" button in the settings window will now reset all settings back to the original values rather than closing the settings window.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.4.5 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Removed the automatic scaling of the windows and UI components to the monitor DPI because it was causing issues for users with very very high DPI monitors (settings took up their whole screen).
  • Added a slider option under "Advanced" called "UI Scaling".
  • If you would like to change the scale of all of the program's windows and UI components (including the sidebar and settings windows) you can change the value of this slider as you see fit.
  • Minor bug fixes for the settings window.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.4.4 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Fixed a bug where sidebar didn't deactivate and lose topmost status if a different window went fullscreen.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.4.3 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Added an option for each monitor to enable rounding of decimals.
  • Added option for the drive monitor to disable space (load, used, free) or IO text. #25
  • Updated the settings window style.
  • Added an "apply" button to the settings window.
  • Sidebar window now refreshes after settings save rather than closing the window and creating a new one.
  • Various bug fixes.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.4.2 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Fixed a bug I created where the monitors stopped updating after hardware was added or removed.
  • Whoops.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.4.1 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Implemented a color picker for background, text, and alert color settings (#26) .
  • Improved the loading sequence. Loading the monitors is now done in a different thread.
  • Added an animated loading graphic.
  • Added checks to prevent crashing if spamming reload hotkey (#24).
  • Reverted icons back to the old ones.
  • Updated some text in the initial setup window

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.4 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Settings will now carry to new versions.
  • Implemented a initial setup window to help new users get the sidebar positioned correctly.
  • Specific hardware can be disabled now for each monitor.
  • Due to a bug, I removed code that automatically got the active network interfaces.
  • You may see extra network interfaces show up now but you can disable them in the settings.
  • Added an advanced settings tab and moved some settings over to it.
  • Renamed "4k Monitor Support" to "High DPI Support".

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.3.2 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Bug fix with appbar reserved space in "4K Monitor Support" mode.

New in Sidebar Diagnostics 2.3.1 (Feb 10, 2016)

  • Added two settings: horizontal offset and vertical offset.
  • Note you may get odd behavior if you change these with "Reserve Space" enabled.
  • You can type values into the textbox next to sliders in the settings now.