logview4net

Computer work isn’t really a walk in the park, especially since there’s so much you can do on a PC. As such, you might want or need to keep an eye on particular types of actions on your computer. For instance, logview4net is the type of application capable of monitoring folders, network traffic, and more, showing relevant actions in a clear log.

Sure enough the application doesn’t take long to install. However, you computer needs to be fitted with .NET Framework for everything to perfectly function, but there’s a high chance it’s already on your computer, coming as a default feature in modern Windows iterations.

The application doesn’t necessarily put emphasis on aesthetics, but it does manage to store all of its features in a neat design, even though it uses classic window elements. You first need to configure a session, and it’s possible to have them saved in case it’s a task you often need to run. Multiple listeners can be included in a single session.

On the bright side of things, the application isn’t necessarily dedicated to a particular area of expertise. In other words, it can act as a network monitor tool, as well as a folder watcher. Apart from the two, you can also monitor COM ports, event log, files, MySQL and SQL databases, RSS feeds, TCP and UDP ports, and more.

Needless to say that each listener comes with its own set of dedicated configuration options. You can configure the colors of action labels, such as errors, warnings, and exceptions, but also highlight custom text strings if they appear in the log.

Multiple sessions can be started at a time, with the possibility to view them in individual windows. The log gets updated in real-time, and you can choose to include details like paths and timestamp. When you gathered enough data, it can be saved as either a RTF or TXT file.

Logview4net is a practical monitoring tool overall, and not just for your network connection. Multiple listeners can be added to a session, with the possibility to customize exactly what to track, add filters, and set individual colors for the variety of actions which can be encountered.