VOVSOFT - Directory Monitor

VOVSOFT - Directory Monitor is a utility that does exactly what it implies, it makes it easy for you to track the modifications that might occur in a folder or a network share.

The entire workflow is pretty straightforward: you launch the app, choose the folder you are interested in, then allow the app to start monitoring it.

You can only select one location at a time, so if you need to keep an eye on multiple directories, you might need to look for a third-party solution.

Also, since this application is meant to be enjoyed by novices, as well as experts, everything is kept as simple as possible, without you need to configure any parameters.

However, it could come in handy if you were able to choose the file formats you wanted to monitor, instead of having the app track every stored file. Also, you do not have the possibility to specify the file sizes you are interested in either, so moving even the tiniest file will still result in a new line in your log.

A very useful function supported by VOVSOFT - Directory Monitor is saving the current log to a standalone file so you can analyze it at a later time. You can export the data to CSV or TXT, yet you cannot automate this process (for example, you cannot set it to automatically save the log every hour or so).

VOVSOFT - Directory Monitor is a reliable tool for all those who want to quickly track the activity in a folder or network share. Nonetheless, the lack of customization options or any type of filters is bound to send the tech-savvy users in search for a different app.