Computer surveillance software, sometimes known as computer monitoring or tracking software, is essentially a program that will record everything that can be done on a computer.

Most surveillance applications record keystrokes, but as you know, people may use a keyboard, but there is a lot more to computer surveillance than having to figure out what keys were typed in a word document or in a chat conversation.

That is why you need to consider several factors when deciding on program.

What do you mean?

Well, one thing that you want in ANY kind of computer surveillance software is to make certain that it is completely secure for unauthorized access. If they can not get to it, they will not be able to know if its on there. Also, just because it is hidden from them locating it, you also want to make sure that it is not going to be picked up by common anti-virus and anti-spyware scanners.

What are your needs?

Do you need chat and instant message surveillance?

Maybe email is more along the lines of what you are looking for?

Or do you want to know EVERYTHING that is done?

You could spend money on a program that does one or the other, but the fact is, people constantly change the way they use a computer, and more specifically, they will change their surfing habits too.

One day they may want to use chat and instant messaging, but the next it would be email. This is why it is important to find solid software that records email, chat, instant messaging, websites visited, keystrokes typed, and so on. This way you will have computer surveillance software that can keep up with any kind of computer activity.

Always check out your support options BEFORE you decide.

Because we have determined that people change their computing habits on a daily basis, you need to understand that the programs they use change too.

For example, with all of the major chat programs people use, they have patches and updates every so often and when a person decides to patch up to the latest build, some computer surveillance software will not record it any longer. This can be VERY frustrating if you paid money for something and can not get it fixed.

With SpectorSoft you do not have to be concerned with those types of things because they have a technical support department available 7 days a week via email and telephone. In addition to outstanding technical support, you may also download updates of their software line if you are having a problem with your program.

If you would like to learn more about the different types of computer surveillance software please click on any of the following links.

Spector Pro

Spector Pro is the Gold Standard in computer surveillance software. This software is ideal for parents and employers that need to monitor computers and have frequent access to review the recordings.

Spector Pro

eBlaster

eBlaster is the only remote computer surveillance software available. This software is perfect for parents and employers that need to keep an eye on the activity on computers, but do not have frequent access to the computer to review the activity. Instead of directly going up to the computers that you need to monitor, eBlaster will email everything to you.

eBlaster

Spector CNE

Spector CNE is designed for business networks. With Spector CNE you can install, configure, deploy and review the activity on your company network all from one location with the click of a button.

Spector for Mac

Spector for Mac has been built from the ground up and is an excellent computer surveillance tool for parents and employers that use Macintosh OS9 and OSX computers.

Spector for Mac