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AWS Compute Manager v1.1.0 - RDP Connection Support

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@fredeerock fredeerock released this 16 Sep 17:00
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AWS Compute Manager v1.1.0

🎉 What's New - RDP Connection Support!

This release introduces automatic Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connectivity to your EC2 instances with full cross-platform support!

🖥️ New RDP Features

  • One-Click RDP Access: Launch Remote Desktop sessions directly from the instance list
  • Cross-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Smart Button Management: RDP button automatically enables/disables based on instance state
  • Platform-Specific Optimizations:
    • Windows: Direct mstsc.exe integration with fallback support
    • macOS: Generates .rdp files compatible with Microsoft Remote Desktop and other RDP clients
    • Linux: Supports multiple RDP clients (rdesktop, xfreerdp, krdc)
  • Comprehensive Error Handling: User-friendly guidance for missing RDP clients
  • Secure Temporary Files: Automatic cleanup of generated RDP connection files

🚀 Existing Features

  • EC2 Instance Management: Start, stop, and terminate AWS EC2 instances with visual interface
  • Spot Instance Support: Proper handling of spot instances with terminate functionality
  • Auto-Stop Features: CloudWatch-based time limits and CPU idle detection
  • Settings Persistence: Remembers AWS credentials and region between sessions
  • Cross-Platform Binaries: Universal macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon) and Windows support

📦 Downloads

Choose the appropriate binary for your platform:

  • macOS (Apple Silicon/M1/M2): AWS Compute Manager-1.1.0-arm64.dmg
  • macOS (Intel): AWS Compute Manager-1.1.0.dmg
  • Windows (Installer): AWS Compute Manager Setup 1.1.0.exe
  • Windows (Portable): AWS Compute Manager-1.1.0-portable.exe

🛡️ Security Notice for macOS Users

You may see a warning: "Apple could not verify AWS Compute Manager is free of malware"

This is normal for unsigned applications. To resolve:

Option 1 (Recommended):

  1. Right-click on "AWS Compute Manager.app"
  2. Select "Open" from the context menu
  3. Click "Open" in the security dialog

Option 2:

  1. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security
  2. Find the notification about the blocked app
  3. Click "Open Anyway"

This app is open source and safe to use.

🔧 Technical Details

RDP Connection Requirements:

  • Windows: Uses built-in Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc.exe)
  • macOS: Requires Microsoft Remote Desktop or compatible RDP client
  • Linux: Requires rdesktop, xfreerdp, or krdc

The app will guide you through installation if any required RDP client is missing.

📝 Changelog

Added:

  • RDP Connect button with custom blue gradient styling
  • Cross-platform RDP client detection and launching
  • Platform-specific RDP file generation for macOS compatibility
  • Comprehensive error handling with installation guidance
  • Smart instance state validation for RDP availability
  • Enhanced logging and debugging for RDP operations

Technical Improvements:

  • Improved cross-platform compatibility
  • Enhanced error messaging
  • Better temporary file management
  • Expanded platform detection capabilities

Full Changelog: v1.0.1...v1.1.0

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