SpyBuddy

SpyBuddy 2013 is a PC monitoring tool that keeps an eye on computer activity and logs all sorts of information, starting with the pressed keystrokes and ending with instant messaging conversations or program activity.

Installation is nothing special and does not offer to download any third-party products, while the interface is suitable to all types of users, including those less experienced with computers. This is true as you will interact with this utility through your default web browser.

It is possible to access your account from any operating system, as well as from multiple devices, such as smart phones and tablets.

This program enables you to launch a stealth mode, so that the person using your computer does not figure out you are monitoring his activity. This feature drops all shortcuts in the Start menu, task manager, Windows Explorer, Add/Remove Programs list or the desktop.

Although SpyBuddy 2013 comes bundled with a long list of options and configurations, it can be used by novices, as it presents a well-organized interface. It lets you log keystrokes and supports a long list of keyboard layouts, take high resolution screenshots at a user-defined time interval and log program and Clipboard activity.

In addition to that, you should know it is possible to track the location of your device, view a list of all the websites visited, files downloaded, printed documents and online web searches conducted while you were away. Any POP3 and SMTP e-mail that is sent or received is recorded, as well as Twitter messages, Skype or Facebook chats, YouTube videos and file transfers from USB thumb drives.

A master password can be input, so as to make sure that only authorized people can access your account, while you can easily view all logs in the main window and sort them according to file name, time stamp and username. Last but not least, you can access a built-in screenshot viewer with just a click of the button.

SpyBuddy 2013 is a highly useful piece of software, which clearly deserves its place as one of the best monitoring tools. The interface is intuitive, the response time is good and the support for multiple platforms and devices makes it a good choice for all types of users.