COM Port Info

COM Port Info, just by reading its name, leaves the correct impression that we're dealing with a tool. This particular program was created to offer more details about the usage and assignment of COM ports in the machine you're running it on.

Apart from viewing port assignment, there are also some adjacent features that might come in handy. Still, this app is targeting individuals who are knowledgeable in the computer domain. Ultimately, this means that it won't attract a lot of users.

Now the fact that we're dealing with a tool usually means the interface is an overlooked feature. This is exactly the case with this program as its interface is before all a mere way of controlling its settings and options. It's reminiscent of the older Windows operating systems, and it won't really fit with today's modern interface.

Regardless, all the menus have been neatly placed in areas where you'd expect them to be in the first place. The information pane on the right also makes sense when selecting a device on the left. The app might not be pretty, but it has been harmoniously pieced together.

Even though the name of the app hints at the fact that it can pretty much only offer information about COM ports and devices, in reality, there are a couple of extra things one can do with the app. It seems one can restart ports and also reset USB connections.

You can also safely remove hardware by triggering the deactivation of ports when needed. Port properties will offer extra information on the type of device you've got plugged in while default parameters for ports can be displayed in case serious alterations have been performed on any of them.