Connection Explorer 1.1 Beta Release Thread

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We have released Connection Explorer beta today, this addresses a lot of the initial feedback we have received.

Obtaining Object Desktop Insider Builds

Object Desktop Manager

Object Desktop members can get beta and Insider builds from within Object Desktop Manager with 'Enable Object Desktop Insider builds' enabled:

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Stardock Download Page

Or via their download page in the ‘Object Desktop Insider’ section

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Obtaining Beta Releases

Stardock.com

If a beta was released, Object Desktop Members would see it in the ‘Object Desktop’ section.

Individual purchases would see it on their registration of the product under their download page.

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Steam

  • Right-click the Product in Steam

  • Properties

  • Betas

  • Select the beta branch at the top right (there is no password)

Example

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Reporting an issue

Please include the following for anything found:

  • Exact Windows version \ build (winver.exe)

  • Detailed steps to recreate the issue seen

  • Screenshots and videos are very helpful.  Videos can be uploaded to a cloud drive service (GoogleDrive, DropBox, OneDrive, YouTube), with a shared link included in your post.  Images can be copied and pasted directly into a post.

  • If there are specific apps that the app does not work (well) with, please note what apps and their exact versions.  If any app is not common, a link to a trial version would be appreciated.

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

Date

07/14/2026

Version

1.1.0.0

Changes

  • Amber bandwidth pulses: once a minute, arcs sweep to the top 4 endpoints moving real data - per-endpoint attribution

  • Purple new-connection arcs: volleys at most every 30s, max 3 per volley, travel slowed to 3-7s (was a sub-second splash)

  • Improved first-load performance for better startup experience

Date

07/13/2026

Version

1.0.1.0

Changes

  • Map view overhauled with new vector-based map

  • Map support dialog updated

  • New Color schemes for Map view for light/dark

  • MCP server (beta) updated, disabled by default

Date

05/28/2026

Version

1.0.0.8

Changes

  • Added network adapter detection (Ethernet / Wi-Fi / Other) for each connection based on local IP-to-interface mapping

  • Added new "Adapter" column in Connections view between Protocol and Local Address with type icon and adapter name tooltip

  • Added interface_name and interface_type columns to connections database table with automatic migration for existing databases

  • Window now sizes to the monitor it actually opens on, so it fits correctly in multi-monitor setups with different resolutions

  • Map cluster panel: replaced the per-row "Copy" button with a "⋯" menu giving full actions per IP — Copy IP, Search with AI, Search Google, Traceroute, Block IP, and Block App

  • Lowered the minimum window size (1400×800 → 1100×680)

  • Persisted adapter info on both single-row and batch connection writes so historical rows retain the data

  • Legacy/historical connection rows without adapter data display as "—"

  • Experimental Support for MCP server connection, disabled by default. (right click system tray icon to setup)

  • Improvements to Map flyout overlay to not cover up selected map dot.

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

Hello,

The beta for Connection Explorer has now been updated to beta Version 1.1.

Thank you for your interest and any time you put into making Connection Explorer a better product.

Best regards,

Adam McGuinness
Stardock Support Specialist