PC Monitor Manager

We all feel a bit uneasy if we have to step out and leave our computers running. Common computer users are not affected so much by errors or crashes, but it is a different matter if you are an IT employee and you need to respond to any issues right away. In situations like this, you may find PC Monitor Manager to be an invaluable tool. It gives you the possibility of monitoring and controlling a computer from a mobile device, like a smart phone or a tablet. You can use this application to prepare for all sorts of situations, no matter where you are.

PC Monitor Manager is available for Windows, Mac and Linux and as a mobile app for iOS, Android devices, as well as Windows phones and tablets. The Windows PC version comes in a small package and its core components can be installed in no time. The software comes with various price tags and you can choose a version, based on the capabilities you are looking for. You can also find a free edition, which has some limitations, but it is still useful for personal purposes.

Besides installing PC Monitor Manager, you also need to create an online account, which can be done on the application's user interface. Once you fill in your login credentials and validate your account, you may click a button, located on the left side of the interface, to activate the PC Monitor service. It is also possible to assign a dedicated server to your account.

The main user interface consists of numerous navigation tabs and sub-tabs, which contain options for enabling various remote control features and setting up all sorts of notification rules. You can set PC Monitor Manager to allow system commands, like logging off, restarting, suspending, locking or shutting down the computer, to show hidden files and to allow operations like deleting or sending the files via email and much more.

PC Monitor Manager can send notifications to your mobile device, when one or more events of your choice occur. There are many notification settings to make, which are too many to count. A large number of notifications can be activated instantly, just by clicking a series of check boxes. These are simple notifications, but important ones. For example, the software will notify you if the computer shuts down, if it starts, if the memory or CPU usage exceeds a set threshold and so on. Other notifications can be configured through a series of rules, which can be established by selecting events, applications or hardware components, parameters, conditions and actions.

Besides mobile devices, the software allows you to control your computer from a web browser as well. You can't actually see your computer's screen and control it like you would with a traditional remote control utility, but you will find numerous logs and control options, on a well designed web interface. For security reasons, you may create a list of authorized devices, which can be used to control your computer. You can also make different connection settings, like connecting directly to the Internet, using custom settings or connecting through a proxy.