Smart users should be aware of a recent update, with the release of version 23 of Notebook. This version includes an important security update.
From what I understand, if you’ve updated to version 21 or above then you will need to update again to version 23 before the end of 2023 or your copy of Notebook will stop working. This is quite an important thing to be aware of!
The other headline update with version 23 is that the watermark has been removed. When you are using Notebook on a computer that’s not connected to a SMART Board interactive display, the large Smart Notebook watermark will no longer be displayed. This makes it easier for those preparing SMART Notebook lessons at home and gives teachers the freedom to create and edit lessons how they want. It’s also good for us who want to record videos about using Smart Notebook at home when they haven’t got a board attached.
Smart Notebook 23 is also optimised for 4K displays, providing a better quality image on new boards. The canvas now has a 16:9 aspect ratio by default to take advantage of more modern displays.
Important: Update Required Before End of 2023
As mentioned, at the start of 2024, if you are still using Notebook version 21 or older, you may receive an error message each time you start Notebook that indicates that your trial has ended (even if you aren’t on a trial).
In addition, if you have an active Notebook Plus (which used to be called SMART Learning Suite) subscription, only select Notebook Plus features will be unavailable. More details can be found here.
It is recommended that you upgrade to Notebook 23 by December 31, 2023, to avoid potential disruptions.
You can download Notebook 23 here
Smart Notebook v23 – Important Security Update for All Users
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