Welcome to the John’s Background Switcher for Windows beta program! This is a chance to test the next version of JBS before it’s released and let me know of any bugs or problems you find so that other people won’t.
Each time a new beta version is released you’ll find yourself back at this page and you can download the latest installer below:
(Version 5.5.0.16 – 39MB)
Any problems or questions, just send an email to support@johnsadventures.com and mention you’re running a beta version.
Release Notes
- 5.5.0.16
- Fixed Dropbox being unable to work with non-ASCII folder and file names
- 5.5.0.15
- Fixed the folder selector dialog only showing your desktop if you had OneDrive syncing enabled
- 5.5.0.14
- Fixed montages being broken when using local photos
- 5.5.0.13
- Fixed a crash when defining a no-draw zone on a disconnected monitor
- Fixed a long time crash when the application data folder is locked
- No longer caching RSS image feeds (like webcams) so they’re always refreshed
- Fixed the help file links to setting up scheduled tasks being broken
- 5.5.0.11
- You can now set the lock screen in Windows 10/11 – look at ‘More Settings’
- You’re no longer restricted to just a few Wallhaven sets
- Fixed the installer silently rebooting your Windows 10 machine
- 5.5.0.10
- Added webp and HEIC image format support – it should just magically work, but means the installer is somewhat larger than before
- 5.5.0.8
- Added Pexels photos integration
- Added a Ukrainian translation
- Made font sizes consistent between standard and high DPI displays (you may need to adjust your montage and calendar font sizes)
- Fixed Shift+OK not working when you’ve told JBS to wait a period of time before switching after a restart
- Fixed a crash when you’re running on a very high DPI monitor
- 5.5.0.6
- Now requires Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 to be installed
- Updated the installer to the latest version