| Version | 5.1 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Strategic Business Solutions |
| Release date | Apr 7, 2005 |
| Date added | Apr 7, 2005 |
| Os requirements | Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP |
| Requirements | None |
| Total downloads | 15 346 |
| Price | $29.95 |
Description
PCMonitor allows you to control the use of your computer and monitor the activities of other users. Taking control of your PC is next step beyond monitoring. Many parents have problems with their children spending too much time on the Internet, chat rooms, or playing games. With PCMonitor, you can control what they can do and when they can do it. The best part is that it is easy to set up. In stealth mode, PCMonitor captures everything to find out exactly how the computer is used. You can view what Internet sites were visited, what e-mails were sent, what was said on instant messaging, and what software they used. In parent control mode, you get all the benefits of all the stealth monitoring features plus the ability to limit how the computer is used. You can limit when a user is allowed to use the computer, how much time they can use software, and when they can use various software.
Version 5.1 resolves miscellaneous issues.
Review
Keeping a watchful eye on your kids' computer habits and limiting usage is easy with this software, though we noticed some discrepancies. The interface is particularly bland but easy to maneuver. A quick setup wizard starts by letting you determine whether to remove the program's name from the Control Panel and to halt system clock adjustments. Via hot-key access, it reports where users have been and how long they stayed, plus you can block unsuitable sites with its Web-filtering features. You'll also like its time scheduler to grant or block access to the computer all together. During testing, the program logs URLs and applications opened, and captures screenshots, but it didn't record keyloggers as it states. With only seven days to check it out and a considerable download size (nearly 26 MBs), PC Monitor is still a viable solution for controlling computer access and monitoring activities.
