How to Spy on a Computer Using Spyrix Free Keylogger

Spying, monitoring, logging... these activities are generally associated with malicious intent, especially when applied to computers. However, that's just one side of the coin. Anyone who uses the Internet daily and has small children knows well that there are places they shouldn't visit, or activities that require some supervision. A first step that remains valid is adding a keylogger to the computer, and this time, the folks at Spyrix offer their Free Keylogger, which not only records what is typed, but also captures images.

This is a delicate subject, I won't deny it. In most cases, I've fought against keyloggers rather than installing them, and when I have done so, it's been at the explicit request of the computer's owner. Stealing usernames and passwords is very serious. It might start as a joke, but there are always cases of ruined reputations or stolen identities that show how easily control can be lost. That's why I keep insisting on the use of complex passwords. But I've also dealt with parents who have small children, and in some cases, each one already has their own computer. How do you know what they're doing?

How to Spy on a Computer

Before, it was keeping the bedroom door open, or positioning the TV so you could always see what was on the screen. With how gigantic and chaotic the Web is, the “level of attention” required from parents has skyrocketed.

Operating systems offer different levels of parental control, but those who want to take their surveillance a bit further should start by installing a keylogger. The folks at Spyrix, known for their hardware-based keyloggers (quite common in corporate environments), offer their Free Keylogger, available in version 11.4. Some keyloggers require several steps to get working, but I have to admit that the Spyrix Free Keylogger is very easy to use.

Once installed, the program begins recording everything typed on the computer, while also capturing images at key points, such as when programs are executed. As expected, the software can run at Windows startup, hide its icon in the system tray, and protect its operation with a password and a special key combination to invoke it.

Now, those who decide to resort to this keylogger should not forget that it's a basic solution. If you notice that the little ones at home have some skill with computers (nothing unusual these days), don't be surprised if you find that the keylogger has been deactivated or even uninstalled. In that case, at least you'll be able to confirm that you'll need to be more cunning to spy on computer activity.

The free version of this surveillance tool has its limitations compared to the premium version, but nothing that makes it useless. For example, if you want to take photos from the computer's webcam, you'll have to pay. The free option includes, among other things: