PC-Keylogger

This piece of snoopware falls short, due both to its limitations and serious security problems. PC-Keylogger lets you monitor computer usage by recording keystrokes, taking periodic screenshots, and logging visited Web sites. However, since the program only works with Internet Explorer and can only take screenshots every five minutes, it's nowhere near as powerful as some of its competitors. You can have logs e-mailed directly to you, but you can't choose to block objectionable Web sites from minors. The ho-hum interface could be better consolidated, but it's still pretty straightforward. Our biggest problem with PC-Keylogger concerns its questionable security. Although the program features a stealth mode and password protection, it can easily be disabled via the Task Manager. You also can uninstall it from the Start menu without the master password. Therefore, this utility is only appropriate for spying on children or extremely inexperienced users.