For organizations using WhatPulse Professional to monitor application usage, network traffic, and workstation input behavior, version 5.10 introduces several key improvements that improve both data quality and app performance—especially in large or complex desktop environments.
This release focuses on better tracking accuracy across multiple displays, extended historical views for application activity, and performance gains when working with large amounts of stored data.
Multi-monitor mouse tracking for complex workstations
In many professional environments—whether trading desks, software development teams, or creative studios—multi-monitor setups are the norm. WhatPulse 5.10 introduces accurate multi-display mouse heat map presentation, so clicks are now recorded and presented against the correct display. Previously, all mouse activity was aggregated into a single heatmap, which could lead to confusion in setups with multiple screens.
For organizations using heatmaps to analyze workspace ergonomics or user behavior patterns, this ensures clean, actionable data. Export sizes are also capped (800px wide) to speed up rendering and exporting—even with large datasets.
Historical application activity: Go beyond 24 hours
One of the most requested features from teams analyzing user activity over time: historical scrolling in the Application Activity chart.
You can now review application usage patterns across multiple days, not just the previous 24 hours. This enables deeper internal analysis of productivity trends or software adoption over time—all without needing an external export.
Improved network traffic accuracy for high-speed environments
For teams monitoring workstation bandwidth or network-heavy application usage, WhatPulse 5.10 brings a fundamental upgrade to network statistics:
- Full packet capture (PCAP) is back as the underlying capture method, replacing older OS-level counters.
- Larger packet buffers (256MB), immediate mode support, and better NIC buffering now allow accurate monitoring even at speeds up to 10 Gbit/s.
While UI changes for this aren't live yet, separate Internet vs. local network traffic is already being counted internally and is available via export for those automating reporting pipelines.
Faster performance on large data sets
Teams with long-running WhatPulse installs will notice immediate performance improvements:
- Faster database and application load times, even with several years of data.
- A new caching layer reduces interface lag across charts and reports.
- Weekly database integrity checks with auto-repair help ensure long-term data stability—important for enterprise reporting cycles.
Improved input device tracking: Gamepads and more
For teams with non-standard input devices (e.g., controller-based testing setups or specialty hardware), WhatPulse now detects and configures popular game controllers from Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and others with correct layouts and button mappings. Previously, it was possible that some devices would report different button clicks, recording them to the wrong keys.
This extends WhatPulse's existing support for tracking mouse and keyboard inputs to a wider range of input sources—useful for specialized testing teams or non-traditional workflows.
Dark theme & UI polishing
For organizations standardizing on dark-mode applications or for users working after hours, the dark theme now reflects the updated WhatPulse branding and offers better contrast for long-duration use.
Linux compatibility fixes for multi-platform teams
For teams running Linux workstations, version 5.10 brings:
- Improved light/dark theme detection
- Better window behavior on GNOME desktops
- Accurate display detection for input heatmaps
- UI fixes for toolbar layouts
How to update
You can download WhatPulse 5.10 from the Downloads page. For teams using a centralized deployment process, updated installer packages for Windows, macOS, and Linux are available for distribution there.
It's also possible for individual users to update directly from the WhatPulse application by going to Settings > Check for Updates.
If your organization has specific deployment needs or questions about this release, please contact support.
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