Last Updated on December 7, 2025 by Craig Allen Keefner
Check out the full press release here.
Version 8.12 of KioWare for Windows (Lite, Basic, & Full with Server) has added new toolbar controls, support for time-limited sessions, Hot Virtual Keyboard support, and support for Chromium 62. KioWare Basic for Windows has added a support for Puloon Bill Dispensers, Custom KPM printers, an Elatec proximity reader, and more. KioWare Full has added support to send device serial numbers to KioWare Server/KioCloud.
Some particularly relevant new features (in addition to the supported devices):
- Ability to limit session time/set max session times.
- Toolbar buttons added for session time limits, date, time, connection types.
- Support for Hot Virtual Keyboards
- Chromium 62 support
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- Screenshot of a kiosk software settings page showcasing options like Popup/Tab Settings, General Browser Settings, Printing Settings, and Automatic Actions. The interface features a red and gray color scheme with checkboxes and dropdown menus for seamless configuration.
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- Screenshot of the KioWare Docked Toolbar Editor interface, a powerful kiosk software tool. It displays options to customize toolbar settings, including visibility, orientation, and controls for functionalities like browsing forward and back, home, and log off.
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- Screenshot of the KioWare kiosk software settings interface. Sections include Inactivity, Time Limited Sessions, and Session End Settings. Options like Reset device after inactivity and Clear Cache and Cookies are visible. The theme is dark with red accents.
