Overview
The VirtualShield desktop application will display helpful tips each time you hover your mouse cursor over the various buttons and controls. If you're new or unfamiliar with the application, these tips will help you learn all of the different functions and utilities available.
Windows
This allows you to quickly learn how to use the application, by simply moving your mouse cursor. Info tips will also display detailed information when you navigate through each of the various options in the Settings panel.
You can also choose to disable this option if you would prefer not to see any popup messages.
Show Info Tips
How to show or hide Info Tips on your Windows computer:
Open VirtualShield and log in to your account, if you are not logged in already.
For more help logging in and connecting, see our support article.
Click the Settings link near the corner of the app to open the Settings panel.
Select the App Settings tab to customize your App Settings.
You can also right-click the shield icon next to your clock, and navigate to App Settings from the popup menu.
Toggle the Show Info Tips option on or off, then click the X button to return to the Home screen.
Linux (Coming soon)
Our new Linux app is not yet available, but it will be coming soon to both Debian and Arch based platforms. Don't hesitate to contact us and we'll be more than happy to notify you via email when the new Linux app is available for download.
In the meanwhile, you can install our Legacy Linux application instead. That will allow you to stay protected until the new version of our Linux app becomes available.
The Legacy Linux application is only compatible with Debian-based systems at this time.
Common Questions
Does it make a difference if I disable this option?
No, hiding Info tips is entirely optional. It is not required in order to be protected. Disabling this option is entirely up to you.
Why can't I see this option on my device?
We'll be adding this option to more devices very soon, including macOS, Linux, and more. Contact us for more detailed information.