PC Tattletale adequately covers the basics of computer monitoring software for parents. It includes e-mail monitoring, chat room monitoring and can capture screen shots of the websites your child has visited. It also has a couple of extra features too. A great feature is that PC Tattletale is virtually invisible once installed. It will not appear on the Start menu, task bar, or the Windows Program Files folder. Children will not be able to uninstall PC Tattletale even if they happen to discover the program. It is securely protected with an administrator password.
PC Tattletale can recognize certain URL’s or keywords/phrases and block those dangerous sites. This feature is generally only found in more expensive products. Another important feature is an advanced screen shot system. A parent can “play back” screen shots and get a full view of what websites your child has visited. PC Tattletale can note the date, time,and user when the screen shot was taken. A hidden password-protected directory is in place to prevent even the most tech-savvy teens from detecting this software. A parent can easily access this directory and can and quickly browse through the screen shots via VCR-like play. This includes fast forward and rewind controls.