IPFetcher

IPFetcher is a software utility which provides users with a simple means of tracking the location of your computer, by detecting the IP address and sending you the information through an FTP server or mail message. It can become quite useful if your computer ends up stolen or lost.

The installation process does not last longer than a few seconds and does not offer to add any third-party products, while the GUI you are met with encompasses a build which can only be described as well-organized and simple. It encloses several buttons, some boxes and a few tabs, thus ensuring a quick access to all the options available.

Extensive Help contents are provided and thus, it becomes quite clear that all user categories can find their way around it, without encountering issues.

First and foremost, in order to make sure no one can change your settings, you should input a master password.

You are required to input a few details about your mail, such as SMTP, port number, recipient and sender address, username and passkey. In addition to that, you can receive notifications through an FTP server, as long as you provide the proper information, namely the FTP server address and directory (if any).

It is possible to test both methods of receiving notifications, so as to make sure all the data is correct, while you can also specify the data transfer interval and maximum log entries.

To conclude, IPFetcher is a pretty useful piece of software which might prove itself if your PC gets lost or stolen, yet we do not really hope you find that out on your own. The response time is good, the interface is suitable to both power and novice users, it does not put a strain on the computer’s performance and our tests did not reveal any errors or crashes.