Spytech Keystroke Spy for Mac OS Review
Do you worry about your employee responsibility at the workplace or do you puzzle about your child PC activity? Fortunately, the way out is this effective software with ability both to record every keystroke and to make screenshots of one`s computer activity. In our testing, it gets 412 out of possible 792 points.Advantages:
- Advanced online monitoring
- Easy-to use interface
Disadvantages:
- Only English version is available
- Some problems while displaying
Install - Read Me
Installation
Firstly, the installation disk of Spytech Keystroke Spy for Mac OS welcomes us with a greeting message. Once “Continue” button is clicked, you will see the main information about this monitoring software. After clicking “Continue” button again, a window will emerge, displaying information about the destination folder. Press “Install” button again and enter administrator’s password. After successful installation, the keystroke logger should be launched manually.
Interface
Interface
The keylogger is located in Application folder of your Mac. This screenshot represents the main window of the keystroke recorder. The main control has three buttons: Settings, View Keystrokes and Start/Stop Logging.
Like any other program, it has its own advantages and disadvantages. Generally, the interface is very easy to use.
Interface - Start logging is not displayed
OS Support
The developer of Spytech Keystroke Spy for Mac OS indicates that it is intended for Mac OS X 10.6+ and macOS.
Preferences - General
Security
Keystroke Spy for Mac OS from Spytech applies standard security measures: invisibility after installation and password defense. In comparison with other keyloggers for Mac OS, it has configurable warning message, which can be handy for some users.
Log Viewer - Mail
Monitoring
Spytech Keystroke Spy for Mac OS has an advanced monitoring system – it captures Alphanumeric and System keys, it spies on Started applications and System logon. There are more advanced settings for making Screenshots, such as frequency and quality; also, you can select the desktop or just window to be shot.
Preferences - Screenshots
Online Monitoring
Everything goes well with the internet usage monitoring of Spytech Keystroke Spy for Mac OS –all well-known browsers and Mail applications are monitored. It`s also possible to make screenshots of the sites being visited. Skype conversations are monitored as well.
Preferences - Log Storage
Reports
As for the reports, Spytech Keystroke Spy for Mac OS is inferior to all previously reviewed keyloggers for Mac OS. The reports can be saved to a portable device. Besides, you can choose the option to view reports for several days.
Other
There are no extra features at all and the interface is available only in English language that is a little bit disappointing.
The Bottom Line
Spytech Keystroke Spy for Mac OS ranks the third on our list. Online activity monitoring is considered to be a strong point of this keylogger, but there are minor glitches with rendering.
Monitoring Software Features
Reports the group that basically analyzes the convenience of the intercepted information reading, including not only the ways to filter and show it, but also to deliver it remotely.
