TICK (previously called TICK98) is probably the ultimate freeware dial up enhancer for Windows 95/98/NT4/2000/XP or Millennium-Me.

Logs all dial up networking calls including length and cost of call and the amount of data transferred. Uses no runtime files and has POP3 mail checker, finger, ping, web notify tools, popup digital display, password database, IP Address finder, context sensitive help and lots more.

Features:

· Automatically detects internet connection.
· Transmit and receive lights.
· Intelligent digital display. Can be set to move when cursor approaches.
· Display cost and length of call in display.
· Display estimated throughput (DTR) in display.
· Set your prefered colour for each display.
· Customise the decimal places used in each option.
· Hide digital display whilst not connected
· Logs all calls made.
· Records Date/Time of call, cost and data transferred.
· Recovers current log entry if system crashes.
· Ability to adjust log entries.
· Statistical data estimating weekly, monthly and quarterly bills.
· Define different charge options for each Dial Up Connection.
· Define time ranges and corresponding cost per minute.
· Indicate the days which a charge band entry should be considered.
· Predefined rates.
· Set minimum and maximum charge and % discount rate.
· Sound an alarm when you connect and disconnect.
· Add and remove a shortcut so TICK can be automatically loaded whist Windows is loading.
· Disconnect after X minutes of no activity or after specific times
· Define applications which should be processed whilst connected.
· Indicate when the applications should be executed - when connecting or disconnecting and if they should be closed at disconnection.
· Ability to indicate the start up status - minimized, maximized, hidden or normal.
· POP3 mail checker.
· Finger and Ping facilities
· Easily check for updates on all your favourite sites.
· Automatically recurse down a level for sites with their first page based on frames.
· Updated sites are displayed in a list on the left, clicking a site displays it on the right hand side
· Keep track of all your passwords.
· Never forget a password again.
· No run-time files needed.
· IP Address finder.
· Context sensitive help.
· Install / Uninstall support.
· *No* nag screens.
· *No* restricted features.
· *No* Spyware or Adware.
· *No* expiry date