NewVersion SystemSentry

SystemSentry provides you with an easy, non-technical way to dynamically monitor the memory requirements of your computer -- even when it's not displayed on your Desktop!

Many times when your Mac crashes it's due to a problem with your machine handling its memory resources; also, many of these crashes come with a dialog box that presents a difficult-to-interpret error code. At least some memory-related problems are directly attributable to a bug in a specific program, while others may be due to a problem with your operating system, your hardware, or fragmented memory. Since your computer uses its memory resources in a dynamic way, effectively tracking its memory usage requires a dynamic approach.

The benefits of using SystemSentry include helping you determine which activities lead to memory-related problems, helping you increase the stability of your machine's configuration, helping you determine which programs have a bug which causes them to not return memory back to your computer when you quit them, letting you know which combination of programs you can safely run simultaneously on your computer, and showing you whether you really need to install more RAM.

SystemSentry is both a good diagnostic tool that doesn't require any technical expertise on your part and a method to alert you to impending trouble before a problem develops. Besides, I think it's pretty cool to be able to dynamically observe how a computer is using its memory resources!

 SystemSentry:

Doesn't require launching a separate application .

Doesn't require any technical knowledge about your computer.

Doesn't require learning a bunch of keyboard commands.

Doesn't get in your way when using your computer.

SystemSentry:

Gives you the choice of a Pie Gauge or a text-based display.

Gives you the option of placing it anywhere you choose on your Desktop.

Gives you the option of hiding/showing its display with a click of the Mouse or with a keyboard shortcut.

Gives you an Auto-Alert option which works even when SystemSentry is not visible -- after all, it needs to live up to its name!

Gives you a built-in Help system that describes the function of each button (they are really pretty self-descriptive, though) and built-in tips on using SystemSentry.

Gives you a quick visual prompt as to what is going on by dynamically updating the color of the display to reflect the amount of memory being used on your system.

Automatically adjusts itself when you use Virtual Memory or RAM Doubler.

Automatically adjusts itself when you change the amount of RAM installed on your computer.

Has additional features which are described in the ReadMe file that is included with SystemSentry.

New In Version 1.0.1

SystemSentry is now fully compatible with OS 9 (all versions) and includes updated documentation.

Requirements

A Macintosh computer with System 7.5.3 or later (including Systems 8, 8.1, 8.5, 8.5.1, 8.6, and 9.x) and a 68020 or later processor (including PowerMacs, iMacs, G3, G4, PowerBooks, and Performas).

While SystemSentry hasn't been tested with any System earlier than 7.5.3, I expect it will work fine going back to System 7.1.

SystemSentry works fine with both Virtual Memory and RAM Doubler.

SystemSentry 1.0.1 includes a 30-day money back satisfaction guarantee and is only $19. To order the registered version of SystemSentry, click here: Order Registered Version

To download a free, fully functional 10-day demonstration version of SystemSentry 1.0.1, click here: Download SystemSentry Demo

Questions? Comments? I would like to hear from you!