'Basic' PC monitoring software
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For context, the employee handbook has a 'Computer Use Policy'.
Have a single PC that is used in a work environment. I want to be able to log (and view remotely) basic app use - primarily internet - to be able to monitor employee usage. The PC is used for accessing work-related cloud applications and websites, but we also have concerns it is being used for too much non-work activity, including running a side-hustle.
A quick Google search brings up a massive amout of commercial software these days, presumably because of the switch to WFH. I'm not needing to manage a team, look for patterns, do any AI-matching, or anything really complex. I don't need a real-time view, nor to be keylogging etc. I'd rather something pretty light (at least to start with) to confirm or allay some reasonable suspicions.
I don't want to go down the route of 'blocking' or being too 'Big Brother' - but just to collect some usage information so we can decide on an appropriate course of action (if any is required).
Any recommendations?
Have a single PC that is used in a work environment. I want to be able to log (and view remotely) basic app use - primarily internet - to be able to monitor employee usage. The PC is used for accessing work-related cloud applications and websites, but we also have concerns it is being used for too much non-work activity, including running a side-hustle.
A quick Google search brings up a massive amout of commercial software these days, presumably because of the switch to WFH. I'm not needing to manage a team, look for patterns, do any AI-matching, or anything really complex. I don't need a real-time view, nor to be keylogging etc. I'd rather something pretty light (at least to start with) to confirm or allay some reasonable suspicions.
I don't want to go down the route of 'blocking' or being too 'Big Brother' - but just to collect some usage information so we can decide on an appropriate course of action (if any is required).
Any recommendations?
Assuming you've looked at the browser history (https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html#google_vignette ), and they're being clever and using anonymous mode, then maybe redirecting the traffic through a proxy server might work, and will provide a VERY comprehensive view of whats passing between the PC and the internet - not trivial, but seems like a cheap and easy way to go.
randlemarcus said:
Assuming you've looked at the browser history (https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/browsing_history_view.html#google_vignette ), and they're being clever and using anonymous mode, then maybe redirecting the traffic through a proxy server might work, and will provide a VERY comprehensive view of whats passing between the PC and the internet - not trivial, but seems like a cheap and easy way to go.
Yeah I could setup something to intercept on the network, but I think this is best tackled at a PC level. The PC is on a UniFi network but I'd still need some extra kit to more detailed information than the built-in traffic monitoring.Seems a little overkill for a single PC!Gassing Station | Computers, Gadgets & Stuff | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff