{"id":113819,"date":"2024-08-20T10:15:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T10:15:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sperrysoftware.com\/Email-Tools\/?p=113819"},"modified":"2024-09-20T18:57:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T18:57:40","slug":"announcing-version-8-1-of-all-desktop-outlook-add-ins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sperrysoftware.com\/Email-Tools\/announcing-version-8-1-of-all-desktop-outlook-add-ins\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing Version 8.1 of All Desktop Outlook Add-ins"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We’re excited to announce the release of version 8.1 for our desktop Outlook add-ins! This upgrade focuses on bolstering security and improving reliability, ensuring our products continue to perform optimally as Microsoft evolves Outlook.<\/p>\n

What’s New in Version 8.1?<\/h3>\n

While this update doesn’t introduce new features, it brings significant improvements under the hood:<\/p>\n

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  1. Enhanced Security:<\/strong> We’ve upgraded several third-party components, reinforcing the overall security of our add-ins.<\/li>\n
  2. Improved Reliability:<\/strong> As Outlook undergoes changes from Microsoft, our v8.1 update ensures smoother operation and better compatibility.<\/li>\n
  3. Future-Proofing:<\/strong> This update prepares our add-ins for upcoming Outlook modifications, maintaining their functionality and performance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Affected Add-ins<\/h3>\n

    The v8.1 upgrade applies to our entire line of desktop Outlook add-ins, including popular tools such as Save As PDF<\/a>, Auto Print<\/a>, Schedule Recurring Email<\/a> and pretty much the entire product line but note that this update does not<\/strong> affect our Microsoft 365 add-ins (like Send Individually for Microsoft 365<\/a> or Safeguard Send for Microsoft 365<\/a>).<\/p>\n

    Why Upgrade?<\/h3>\n

    Staying current with the latest version is crucial for several reasons:<\/p>\n