DenS Monitor

DenS Monitor is a simple desktop widget specially made for Windows 7 and Vista computers, which gives you the possibility to monitor your computer's performance when it comes to CPU and RAM usage, along with sent and received network packets. It doesn't include special options or customization settings.

Installing this utility is a simple task that requires minimal attention on the user's behalf. Its interface is represented by a small window with a simple design and layout.

The computer is automatically monitored at startup and you can check out the CPU and RAM usage (percentage), along with the amount of sent and received packets (bytes).

As previously mentioned, there are no special settings available for DenS Monitor. However, thanks to options shared among most desktop gadgets made for Windows 7 and Vista, it's possible to make the frame stay on top of other windows, move it to any part of the screen with the help of the mouse cursor, as well as adjust its level of opacity to make it more or less transparent.

It didn't put a strain on the machine's performance in our tests, thanks to the fact that it needed a low amount of CPU and RAM to work properly. No error dialogs popped up and it didn't hang or crash.

On the other hand, DenS Monitor doesn't come packed with advanced options for experienced users. For example, it doesn't offer support for indicators to let you know whenever CPU and RAM usage increases or decreases to a certain level. Moreover, it doesn't implement settings for changing colors.

We must also keep in mind that the tool hasn't received updates for a long time. Nevertheless, it delivers a simple solution for those who prefer desktop gadgets and want to keep a close eye on their machine's performance when it comes to CPU and RAM usage, in addition to the amount of sent and received packets over the network.