Currently there are lots of monitoring software products on the market,each program has its feature, how to choose one perfect for you ?

·First,check the features

Most monitoring tools have the following features:

Keystrokes logging, chat conversation logging, screenshot logging,web logging,micorphone logging,application and files logging ,log files transfer,etc.

Basic feature:

1.Keystrokes logging:record all keyboard operations of a user in using computer .This is one of the basic and most important functions of monitoring tools.Without the function ,it couldn't be a real monitoring software.

2.Screenshot logging:take screenshot according to the time interval surveillant sets.Though monitoring software can monitor users via various ways,there is exception,screenshot logging sovles this problem,it is an effective supplementary of other functions.

3.Log files transfer:transfer log files to surveillant via email ,ftp or lan,which offers great convenience. Monitoring tools usually include email,ftp and lan transfer,you can choose it based on your need.

Additional features:

1.Chat conversation logging is effective for spefic chat/IM programs,such as msn,yahoo,etc.Usually this function doesn't cover all chat/IM programs,and there are certain limitations.To make montoring program easy to use and make users easy to view log files,some applications can only record chat conversations,but not keystrokes.This greatly reduce monitoring effectiveness,we suggest you not use such software.

2.Web logging :Save all site addresses user browsed.Some software list it as a sole function,some is combined in the keystrokes logging.Through web logging,parents could know what children do on the Internet,whether he/she surfed to pornographic sites,etc.This function is greatly recommended.

3.Micorphone logging is a subsidiary function.If the user to be monitored seldom use audio software,it is not recommended.This will take up bigger space when running,and results in low running of computer.So if you don't have a great need ,it is not recommended.If you really need it,we suggest you ensure whether it has an effect on computer normal running before you use it.

4.Application and files logging:record applications and routes of files browsed when user use computer.It's necessary for those who expect to ensure PC security via monitoring software.This function allow you to record what others do on computer when you are out.

·Second,check the stealthy level

The most important standard of judging monitoring tools is stealthy level,it includes hiding of program in Windows Startup,Task Manager and System Tray ,as well as hiding of program folder.Stealthyness should be based on no changing of computer running.For example,to avoid user modify program through Task Manager,some modifies registry and make it invalid,this shoudn't be taken.

When you choose a monitoring tool,first check the stealthy level:whether you can find program via some basic methods,whether the running changes certain settings of computer.If the answer is "NO",the stealthy level is ok.

·Third,whether the program is easy to use

The product should be easy to install, easy to setup and easy to use.

·Fourth,check the price

Generally speaking,the more sophisticated the product is,the more expensive it will be.However,the most expensive program may not be the best,the one suits you is perfect.

We suggest you choose monitoring software based on your need.Some of the products are perfect in functions,yet the price is high.If you think it over, many of the functions may rarely be used.It seems better to buy one with less functions,and they are in a better stability compared to those with more functions.

There are other standards to judge a monitoring tool.In my opinion,these fourth aspects are the most important.Hope this article could be help for you to choose a monitoring software.

Finally,we recommend you try using Hogense Monitor keylogger,it is good in stealthyness,easy to use and perfect in functions.If you have any questions or advice,or if you have special need,please write to :software@hogense.com,thank you all!